NICHOLAS IVACKO

1607 Waltham Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | nivacko@umich.edu | (734) 834-2144

CERTIFICATION MICHIGAN PROVISIONAL ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE

June 2017
Elementary: K-5 All Subjects, K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom
Mathematics: K-8
Michigan Model for Health: K-6

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

May 2017, Ann Arbor, MI
B.A. in Education with Elementary Certification
Teaching Major: Mathematics
GPA: 3.85/4

TEACHING 3RD GRADE STUDENT TEACHING INTERN BACH ELEMENTARY

EXPERIENCE September 2016 April 2017

Worked as a full-year student teacher in a 3rd grade classroom

Facilitated transition in classroom between teachers when first was hired
elsewhere in the November
Planned, taught, and reflected upon lessons in each content area, using
curriculum written by Fountas and Pinnell, Everyday Mathematics, and
Science Companion among others
Differentiated curriculum and management so as to meet the individual needs
of all of my students, as well as participated in IEP and REED meetings
Designed and taught unit on writing, reading, and reciting poetry in order to
develop language, reading, and writing skills
Developed lasting relationships with diverse group of families through regular
communication and teamwork

4TH GRADE PRE-STUDENT TEACHING INTERN BENTLEY ELEMENTARY

January 2016 April 2016

Planned and enacted small group and whole group lessons focused on social
studies and literacy to improve inquiry, sourcing, and language-use skills
Observed a diverse group of students that included eight cognitively impaired
students, which included collaborating with special education staff and learning
different teaching styles and methods that applied to heterogeneous groups

1ST GRADE PRE-STUDENT TEACHING INTERN BENTLEY ELEMENTARY

September 2015 December 2015

Observed student learning and sense-making in whole group and individual

settings to develop probing and eliciting abilities
Designed and taught one-on-one and small group lessons focused on ELA
Facilitated morning meetings and student centers in order to improve
classroom management skills and routine-development abilities
 RELATED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER EDUSTAFF AND ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EXPERIENCE January 2017 - Present

PESG-certified substitute that served in classroom when mentor teacher was

absent
Substituted in different schools and grades in the Ann Arbor Public Schools in
which various curriculum was taught

CHILD WATCH ASSISTANT MANAGER ANN ARBOR YMCA

May 2016 - Present

Implemented new administrative and safety procedures in order to create a

better environment for both staff and visitors
Trained new Child Watch employees in interacting with children and families
Designed questions and participated in interview panels to hire new
programming directors

CHILD WATCH TEAM MEMBER ANN ARBOR YMCA

May 2014 - Present

Guided the development of children in a safe, healthy environment while

collaborating in planning and implementing curriculum and program activities
Spoke regularly with parents to keep them informed on their childrens growth

TRAILBLAZER PIONEER HIGH & HAISLEY ELEMENTARY

September 2012 May 2013

Spent time working and observing in a 3rd/4th grade split classroom

Developed routines for daily ELA work with a special needs student
Learned management skills for one-on-one and small group work

TEACHER ASSISTANT ANN ARBOR PRESCHOOL AND FAMILY CENTER

June 2011 August 2011; June 2012 August 2012

Volunteered in a preschool for children with cognitive and language disabilities

Practiced and developed a variety of classroom management skills

HONORS AND James B. Angell Scholar

SKILLS University Honors (6x)
CPR and First Aid Certified
Google Apps for Education (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings)
Proficient in administering and interpreting NWEA

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