ANDREW S.

DOMBROWSKI
Home Address:
374 Williamson Circle
Oakville, CT 06779

Contact Information:
(203) 725 8550 Cell
andrew.dombrowski11@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
Master of Arts in Education: Concentration in Secondary Social Studies
o Anticipated Graduation: May 2015
Inquiry Project: Promoting Teacher Leadership
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
Bachelor of Science in Education: Concentration in Secondary Social Studies, May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in History, May 2014
Pending Certification: History and Social Studies, Grades 7-12 (026)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mansfield Middle School, Mansfield, CT, Intern, Grades 5-8, August 2014-Present
Supported students' research, thesis development, and project creation for the National
History Day competition.
Created and operated a Google Classroom for all Mansfield History Day participants to use.
Planned, implemented, and coordinated lessons on the economic, political, and cultural
factors impacting Brazil's preparation for the Olympic Games for a group of high-level 6th
graders.
Collaborated with teachers across grade levels and subject areas to support mainstream
classes and design extension and enrichment opportunities.
Designed lessons, delivered instruction, and assessed learning for a 7th grade
heterogeneously grouped class on Ancient Civilizations.
Gordon C. Swift Middle School, Watertown, CT, Substitute Teacher, May 2014-Present
Building substitute for grades 6, 7, and 8.
Manchester High School, Manchester, CT, Student Teacher, January 2014-May 2014
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Created lessons and delivered instruction to 9 grade Roots of Civilization honors classes
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and 10 grade World History college-prep classes.
Modified World History lessons to include content on medicine to support the schools
Medical Careers Academy.
Collaborated with teachers within the History department to create curriculum and
assessments aligned to Common Core standards.
Differentiated material for students with 504s and ELL students.
Manchester High School, Manchester, CT, Clinic Placement, September 2013-December 2013
Supported many classes across various disciplines to develop an understanding for school
and department goals, standard assessment protocol, and the scope of student needs.

Honed whole and small group instructional practices to build rapport in preparation for
student teaching.

E.O. Smith High School, Mansfield, CT, Clinic Placement, January 2013 May 2013
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Assisted in 10 grade world history classes and 12 grade Civics classes.
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Designed and facilitated a simulation in a 12 grade Civics class centered on the Electoral
College.
Windsor High School, Windsor, CT, Clinic Placement, September 2012 December 2012
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Observed 10 grade World History classes and 11 grade US history classes.
Designed and taught a lesson in US history on the utilization of propaganda during World
War I.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
National History Day Judge, Manchester High School, March 2015
Teaching the Holocaust: Exploring Pedagogical Dilemmas, University of Connecticut in
partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Participant, October 2014
Instructional workshop focused on strategies for teaching the Holocaust and genocide in the
modern Social Studies classroom.
Neag School of Education 15th Anniversary Celebration, University of Connecticut, October 2014
Participated in Professional Development led by Dr. Suzanne Wilson centered around the
question Are Current Policies and Practices Changing the Nature of Teaching in U.S.
Schools?"
Connecticut Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, New Britain, CT, October 2013

HONORS/AWARDS:
December 2014:

Ray Neag School of Education Endowment Scholarship

May 2014:

Graduated Cum Laude- Bachelor of Arts in History

April 2014:

Sidney Skolnick Fund Scholarship

August 2010-May 2014:

Deans List: 8 Semesters

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Watertown Parks and Recreation, Watertown, CT, Camp Counselor, June 2013 Present
Ensured the safety of all children while creating a respectful and fun environment.
Instructed campers on the rules of various games and activities.
Water-Oak Athletic Club: Babe Ruth Senior League Baseball, Watertown, CT, Coach,
May 2011-August 2013
Provided instruction and leadership to a team comprised of 16-19 year olds.
UConn Department of Recreational Services, Storrs, CT, Intramural Referee, Sept. 2011-Dec. 2011
Maintained professionalism to ensure a fair and equal playing field.
Reinforced the rules of the sport to participants.