Christopher J. Pelatowski
Social Studies Educator at West Haven High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Education Administrator 092
State of Connecticut -
School Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University -
Social Studies Secondary Education 026
Southern Connecticut State University
Experience
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West Haven High School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Studies Educator
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Sep 2002 - Present
• Instruct students on U.S. government, world history, CAPT skills, and honors anthropology topics• Develop and implement curriculum, assessments tailored to group and individual learning needs • Establish administrative procedures, policies and protocol aligned with performance objectives • Write and implement common formative assessments evaluating student learning and achievement • Design and implemented elective courses and department wide events and activities• Forge constituencies achieving progressive changes in curriculum, instruction and assessment• Liaise with guidance staff, students, building administration, parents, and central office personnel• Served as co-chairman for NEASC standards committee gathering evidence and writing self-study report• Selected for inclusion in revising social studies curriculum and drafting Common Formative Assessments• Wrote curriculum for teaching reading and writing skills in preparation for Connecticut Academic Performance Test• Evaluated staff members and created evaluative rubrics measuring and improving teacher performance• Establish and maintain rapport with students fostering learning, growth, respect and discipline• Exceed national and state academic standards resulting in improved social studies learning aptitude• Designed social studies department web page using various platforms Show less
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Department Head of Alternative Education Program
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
• Led alternative education department by supporting learning, behavior and safety initiatives • Facilitated PBSI program designed to prevent truancy, tardiness and lower dropout rate• Maintained strict discipline policies and orderly environment for all stakeholders• Promoted positive relationships between the students, support staff and community resources• Coordinated, evaluated, and improved instructional alternative program for stakeholders
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Administrative Intern
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2009 - 2010
• Assisted with school administration, discipline, learning and safety initiatives • Prepared and executed overhaul to in school suspension program• Collected and analyzed data for newly designed school suspension program• Mentored student teachers providing knowledge, resources and support
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Harding High school
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Studies High School Teacher
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Sep 1998 - Jun 2002
• Instructed students on U.S. government and world history topics • Appointed to oversee federal grant high risk student educational program • Instructed students on U.S. government and world history topics • Appointed to oversee federal grant high risk student educational program
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Education
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Southern Connecticut State University
Sixth Year Educational Leadership -
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Social Studies Teacher Education -
Western Connecticut State University