Brian T.

Hotchkiss, MAT
1418 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 brianhotchkiss2@gmail.com 607-280-5678

Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor Towson University Towson , MD January 13 to Present -Design curriculum for 400-level sociology courses: Sport and Society, The American Woman in Sport -Select readings to open and frame conversations about gender, race, class, religion, and power in society -Create experiences to broaden students perspectives on sports role in reflecting and creating culture -Conference with students to set individual goals and monitor progress -Evaluate student writing with an emphasis on skills applicable to other classes and contexts -Provide constructive feedback to develop students analytical and writing skills -Integrate technology (Google Drive, Hangouts, Blackboard) to improve communication and instruction ELA Teacher Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools Washington, DC March 13 to Present -Develop backwards-planned, Common Core-aligned lessons and curriculum for Grade 7 and 9 ELA classes -Create engaging lessons, assignments, and student-driven activities to build excitement about learning -Foster positive classroom cultures for students to be empowered, challenge themselves, and take risks -Differentiate and modify lessons to meet individual students diverse developmental and language needs -Evaluate student data to measure conceptual understanding and abilities and inform instructional decisions -Increased 85% of student reading levels as measured by Lexile from September 2013 to December 2013 -Advanced 60% of student reading levels with significant growth (50 Lexile points or more) in Winter 2014 -Integrate Scholastic Read180 software for functional literacy and beginning readers into instruction -Establish relationships with students and their caregivers with weekly contact and conferences -Coach and tutor soccer and flag football teams, promoting physical, social, and ethical development Special Education Teacher Cesar Chavez Public Charter School Washington, DC July 12 to March 13 -Collaboratively taught humanities, sciences, math, and language lessons in diverse, integrated classrooms -Achieved growth toward or mastery on 100% of Individual Education Plan goals for 12 caseload students -Improved 67% of caseload students Fountas and Pinnell reading level 2 full grades in 1 academic year -Identified strengths and struggles for each student to differentiate instruction and meet their needs -Adapted learning software programs to facilitate practice and track student progress -Built relationships with students and families on college campus tours, home visits, and in conferences Language Arts Teacher Friendship Collegiate Academy (FCA) Washington, DC August 11 to June 12 -Planned Common Core-aligned curriculum to build students language and critical thinking skills -Created a classroom environment focused on learning by managing behavior with student input -Increased standardized test-score performance in 92% of students, by double digits in 45% of students -Spearheaded FCA student-led organizations: Gay Straight Alliance and FCA Baseball Humanities Teacher Lehman Alternative Community School Ithaca, NY August 10 to June 11 -Designed and taught courses in mythology, philosophy, and world religion to students in grades 6-12 -Supported students in founding and funding LACS Acres, a sustainable student-run 2-acre farm -Created and led Wide World of Sport, an interdisciplinary social studies and physical education course -Organized a week-long community service-learning trip to rebuild home in storm-torn New Orleans -Led a Family Group advisory and support collective of thirteen students -Wrote narrative evaluations, describing in detail students strengths, weaknesses in relationship to goals -Founded and coached LACS Rugby, encouraging physical, social, and ethical growth.
-Served on Student Democracy Committee, ensuring all voices were represented in school decision-making processes

Brian T. Hotchkiss, MAT

1418 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 brianhotchkiss2@gmail.com 607-280-5678

Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY Awarded May 2010 -Graduated summa cum laude -Selected as Student Editor in Chief for instructional resource initiative: Teaching New York Writers Bachelor of Arts, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Awarded May 2009 -Double majored in Nonfiction Writing and Sport Studies -Graduated cum laude. Recipient of Class of 2009 Professional Excellence Award -Recognized by Center for LGBT Education Outreach for outstanding campus involvement

Other Experiences and Activities

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Trip Coordinator Organized six rebuilding efforts in New Orleans, LA D.C. Gay Flag Football League Game-Day Director Managed 300-player recreation sports league MLB International Press Ambassador Liaised World Baseball Classic teams during 2009 tournament Cornell Alumni Magazine Staff Sports Writer Contributed reporting, articles, and editing support Myers Park Outdoor Adventure Day Camp Director Taught kids to kayak, paddleboard, and take risks

References
Additional references available upon request

Robert McCarty
Vice Principal Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools 978 273 3611 robert.mccarty@chavezschools.org

Rob Murphy
Director of Teaching and Learning Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools 703 395 2262 robert.murphy@chavezschools.org

Heather Simson
Grade 7 Lead Teacher Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools 215 983 2112 heather.simson@chavezschools.org

Interests
Fitness and sports (football, soccer, baseball, basketball, rugby) Playing and listening to music Traveling Cooking, baking, dining, and barbecue Reading and writing