Daniel Strizak

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Dstri002@plattsburgh.edu || Strizak04@hotmail.com || student.plattsburgh/dstri002
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Education
State University of New York at Plattsburgh Biology Adolescence Education Combined
B.A./M.S.T. Program
Educational Experience
Great Neck Summer School Program Great Neck, NY
Teaching Assistant
Assisted teacher with laboratory instruction and correct use of laboratory equipment
Promoted cohesive classroom environment to ensure comfort of all students, including transgender and ELL
Taught scientific principles through hands on learning
Stafford Middle School and Plattsburgh High School Plattsburgh, NY
Student Observer and Helper
Observed classroom environment, etiquette and administrative policies in grade 7-12 setting
Explored a flipped classroom environment
Mediated between students and substitute teacher during lock down drill
Brookdale Hospital Brooklyn, NY
Assistant CPR Instructor
Proctored and graded examinations for medical students and current hospital employees
Equipment maintenance of manikins, AED machines, and projectors
Passed instructor exam- certification pending
Related Experience
Levels Teen Center Great Neck, NY
Various positions including director, producer, assistant puppet designer, and actor
Collaborated with peers to produce and perform numerous musicals and plays
Worked with local businesses for advertising and fundraising
Learned and practiced skills under experienced professionals, including puppeteers, musicians and actors
Certified Peer AIDS Education Great Neck, NY
Educated students grades 5-12 about dangers and prevention of HIV/AIDS, and other STDs
Received certification and training from Long Island Jewish Hospital
Used techniques from theater performance and acting to present to students
Tutor
Tutored student in one-on-one capacity for Earth Science Regents, Biology Regents, and A.P. Biology
College level tutoring for American Sign Language I and II
Work Experience
Town of Cortlandt Camp Cortlandt, NY
Senior Counselor
Responsible for the loading/ unloading of campers into buses and keeping track during trips to large parks
Worked with grade 7-8 students over the summer
Cold Stone Creamery Great Neck, NY
Shift Leader
Responsibilities included opening and closing the store, taking inventory, and created special order cakes
Counted money in registers and safe
Skills and Interests
Knowledgeable in American Sign Language
Knowledgeable in Spanish
Crochet