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S.T.E.M. Based Science Educator Licensed: 7-12 Life Science
 * C **** HAD A. OSTROWSKI **


 * __CONTACT INFORMATION__:**
 * Ema****il:** chadostrowski@yahoo.com
 * Cell:** 330.933.6200

//**"TEACHING SCIENCE IS IN MY DNA!"**//
//** DOWNLOAD MY PROFESSIONAL RESUME HERE: **//

**__OBJECTIVE__:** To obtain a challenging full time teaching position in a high needs school in the area of 7-12 life science. The ideal position will allow for the utilization of my skills in modern pedagogical theory, technological integration, and Problem based learning (PBL) to share my advanced content knowledge in the area of Science and S.T.E.M education. My goal is to fully contribute to the academic growth of the students and educational institution.

**__CERTIFICATION__:**
 * **Ohio Department of Education, AYA (7-12) Life Sciences**
 * **Praxis 0524 PLT Score:** 180 (PASS)
 * **Praxis II 0235 Biology Score:** 172 (PASS)



**__EDUCATION__:**
 * B.S. Biology Walsh University (2008)
 * M.Ed. Secondary Science Education (Expected: Spring 2013), University of Akron (2013)

__ **INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE** __ **:**

//**2012 - Current - The Arts Academy at Summit (7-8 Science), CCSD - Canton, OH**//
 * //Designed and Implemented lessons and assessments for 7th and 8th grade Regular and advanced courses (8th Grade Advanced for HS Credit)//
 * //Instructed "Gifted" students as part of CCSD Canton High Ability Program (CHAP) for 7th and 8th grade Science.//
 * //Improved student learning through cross curricular content and lesson design as well as Inquiry based instruction.//
 * //Implemented project based strategies to increase student achievement.//
 * //Instructed semester long College Readiness course for students in addition to existing preps.//
 * //Other Duties included: Head of Middle School Science Dept., Head of Science Fair.//

//**2011 - 2012 - Hartford Middle School (7th Grade: Life Science), CCSD - Canton, OH (Full Year Clinical Immersion - Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship)**//
 * //Designed and Implemented lessons and assessments and contributed fully to the creation and execution of course.//
 * //Improved student learning through cross curricular content and lesson design as well as Inquiry based instruction.//
 * //Other Duties included: lesson planning, after school tutoring programs, and assisting with all daily activities throughout the school.//

//**2011 - Summer - Co-teaching through Upward Bound Program (10th Grade: Biology) - University of Akron - Akron, OH**//
 * //Designed and Implemented High School level Biology lessons to adequately prepare students for their forthcoming HS course load.//

__**PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (2011 - Present)**__**:**


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= = = __**AWARDS AND HONORS:**__ =
 * Awarded Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship - Ohio (2011 Cohort)
 * Presented Research at 2013 - NSTA National Conference - San Antonio, TX - //"Increasing Critical Thinking in Gifted Students thorough Problem Based Learning"//

=__**SAMPLE LESSONS:**__=
 * Zombie Lesson

=**__COACHING EXPERIENCE__:**=

//**2012 - Present: North Canton Strikers Soccer Club, North Canton, OH (Head Coach U10 White)**//
 * Developed practices, drills and oversaw all games
 * Contacted and updated parents
 * Organized all activities and sessions
 * Improved players skill focusing on individual goals

//**2009 - 2011: Lake High School Men's Soccer, Uniontown, OH (Goalkeeper Coach)**//
 * Developed individualized training sessions to improve GK skills
 * Improved technique and technical abilities of goalkeepers
 * Improved leadership and communication skills of goalkeepers
 * Saw marked improvement in goalkeeper's at Varsity and JV level

//**2009 - Present: Plain Township Recreational Soccer League - Canton, OH (Coached Grades:K-1, 2-3, 3-4)**//
 * Developed rosters, lineups, organized all team practices
 * Instructed skillsets from novice to experienced in basic technique and skills
 * Instructed on fundamentals of he game and its rules

//**2008 - Green Blazers, U-13 Girls Soccer Club, Green OH (Goalkeeping Coach / Asst. Coach)**//
 * //Trained goalkeepers on basic skills and techniques//
 * //Increased responsibility and helped run overall practices//
 * //Improved player skills//
 * //Implemented improvements in team management//
 * //Improved players understanding of game fundamentals//

//**PLAYER EXPERIENCE:** With over 20 years of soccer experience, I have played competitively since the age of 5 and contributed my skills as a goalkeeper to several travel and club teams. In high school I played for North Canton and lettered for 3 years setting the record for career shutouts and contributing to the first Federal League Title since 1994 in 2001. While playing in high school I obtained 3 First Team: All federal League honors, 2 First Team: All Stark County Awards and 2 First team: All District awards. I was also featured on the Stark County and Fedearl League All-Star teams my senior year. Before leaving for college I was granted the Chris Woodburn Scholarship for the exemplary athletic and leadership abilities displayed throughout my high school career. I went on to play 4 complete years successfully for Walsh University while maintaining a soccer scholarship.//

**//*Expertise in soccer but willing to assist or coach in any athletic or academic environment.//**

 * //Coaching Resume Below://**

**__PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES__:**
//**Sandy Womack Jr. - Principal, Hartford M.S. Canton, OH**// Address: 1824 3rd St. SE, Canton, OH 44707 Phone: 330.927.6906 E-mai**l**: womack_s@ccsdistrict.org

Address: 1132 13th St. NW, Canton, OH 44707 Phone: 330.232.3301 E-mail: alsgillespie@gmail.com
 * Amanda Gillespie - Mentor Teacher, Hartford M.S., Canton, OH**

Address: Zook Hall, 132, Akron, OH 44325 Phone: 330.927.6906 E-mail: kbp9@zips.uakron.edu
 * Karen Plaster - Clinical Advisor, University of Akron, Akron, OH**

Address: 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300, Princeton, NJ Phone: 609.452.7007 Website: www.woodrow.org
 * Constance Bond, Ph.D. - Vice President, Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship**