Alex Vlastnik
Peoria
Summary
Education professional with a strong background in academic mentorship, teaching, and supporting student decision making. Adept at designing and implementing curricula and professional development that meets diverse learning needs. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective organization and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Sciences Educator
Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School
Mackinaw, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Instructor for US history, psychology, sociology, and contemporary issues.
- Created and led professional development on the theory and implementation of media literacy across disciplines.
- Member of the staff leadership committee which collaborates with administration and acts as a problem solving team to resolve school wide issues.
- Experience working with international students through the cultural exchange program.
Senior Analyst
Aerialink Inc
Bettendorf, IA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed 10 offshore contract employees, trained the tier one support team, and developed training documentation to set procedures for onboarding new employees.
- Analyzed customer data to prioritize task completion and colaborate with engineering, design, management, and sales teams.
Teaching Assistant
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided one-on-one tutoring and advising to current and prospective history students.
- Organized group tutoring services, workshops, and study sessions for the history department.
- Facilitated communication between students and instructors to enhance academic support.
Activities Assistant
Starved Rock Lodge
Oglesby, IL
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Organized public history programming for visitors to Starved Rock State Park.
- Coordinated daily activities and events for guests, enhancing overall experience and engagement.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Education
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL12-2019
Masters of Arts - History
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-2015
Bachelors of Arts - History
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05-2013
Associates of Arts -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05-2011
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canvas, and Moodle
- Knowledge of education practices, procedures, and theory
- Experience working with students from various and diverse backgrounds
- Ability to explain complex subjects in an understandable way
- Comfort managing details and time for individual projects and facilitating team collaboration
- Familiarity designing and leading professional development workshops
Timeline
Social Sciences Educator
Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School
01.2020 - Current
Senior Analyst
Aerialink Inc
01.2015 - 01.2019
Teaching Assistant
Western Illinois University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Activities Assistant
Starved Rock Lodge
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelors of Science - Education
Illinois State University
Masters of Arts - History
Western Illinois University
Bachelors of Arts - History
Augustana College
Associates of Arts -
Illinois Valley Community College