Michael Slobodnjak

112 Caragana Court, Sterling, VA 20164

(571) 205-1589 mws2qc@virginia.edu

Education
University of Virginia Expected Graduation: May 2018
M.A. Teaching, Certified in Spanish Language Education (K-12) & ESL (K-12) GPA: 3.850
B. A. Spanish

Park View High School May 2013

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA August 14, 2017 December 5, 2017

Assumed 6 classes of 3 preparations: Spanish 1, 3 & 4 for 140+ students in mixed-grade classroom
Developed unit plans with explicit learning objectives according to VA Spanish Standards of Learning
Executed curricula based upon students previous knowledge, identified areas of content that require
additional instruction & practiced interleaving of older material.
Modified lessons based on work sample analyses & ongoing informal & formal formative assessments.
Effectively engaged students through clear expectations & a range of emotional and instructional support.
Committed to continued learning via active participation in professional development, staff &
departmental meetings.

Additional Practicum Experience:

Middle School Spanish Teaching Practicum Joseph T. Henley Middle School, Crozet, VA Spring 2017
Spanish Immersion Teaching Practicum Paul H. Cale Elementary School, Charlottesville, VA Fall 2016
AVID Tutor Monticello High School, Charlottesville, VA Spring 2016
English Language Learner Tutor Jack Jouett Middle School, Charlottesville, VA Fall 2015

Work Experience
Summer Enrichment Program (Curry School of Education, University of Virginia)
7th Grade Floor Leader Summer 2016
Residential Counselor Summer 2015
Supervised a team of Residential Counselors and fulfilled duties in their absence
Assisted in planning orientation and training a staff of over 30 counselors
Developed and implemented a 2-day curriculum for gifted students of various ages
Directed camp-wide events dedicated to creating engaging recreational and academic opportunities

CavForce (Strategic Ticket Sales, University of Virginia Athletics)

Sales Representative Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Conducted phone calls to persuade clients to purchase tickets for various athletic program

Extracurricular Involvement
ReMiX -- Hip-Hop & R&B Acappella Fall 2015 - Present
Music Director Fall 2016 - Present
Arranged and taught various songs in our set list to be performed throughout the year
Directed songs during concerts and other University events
Performed for community events including Lighting of the Lawn and Albemarle High Schools Black History
Month showcase
Sigma Delta Pi -- Spanish National Honor Society Fall 2015 - Present
Use knowledge of/appreciation for Spanish to engage with the University and Charlottesville communities

Days on the Lawn Spring 2014 - Present

University Dorm Tour Guide
Check-In Volunteer
Showcased dorm life to admitted students and parents
Fielded questions about dorms and various other aspects of the University
Greeted admitted students and their parents when they arrived to Grounds

Beach Volleyball Club Spring 2014 - Present

Awards

Hunter Page Taylor Memorial Scholarship 2017 Recipient

University of Virginia Intermediate Honors
University of Virginia Deans List Fall 2013, Spring & Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring & Fall 2016