Michael Kuropatwinski
Social Studies Teacher
Dalian,Liaoning
Summary
Experienced Social Studies educator with 20 years of teaching expertise, including AP Economics and U.S. History. Recognized for fostering student engagement and academic success through humor, patience, and data-driven instruction. Passionate about preparing students for high-level academic achievement and leadership roles. Skilled in curriculum design, cooperative learning strategies, and educational technology. Extensive experience with standards-based instruction and reporting. Committed to contributing to the school community and culture both inside and outside the classroom.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
AP Economics Teacher
Dalian American International School
Dalian, Liaoning
09.2014 - Current
- Delivered AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics curriculum with consistently high student success rates; 2024 Results :AP Micro 4.41 & AP Macro 4.70
- Contributed to development of cooperative learning strategies that enhanced student engagement and understanding
- Played active role in supporting student government and advisory programs, promoting leadership and community involvement
- Collaborated with Social Studies department on transitioning to standards-based instruction and reporting, using Historical Thinking Skills standards
Social Studies Teacher
Sodus Central School District
Sodus , NY
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Taught 11th-grade U.S
- History & Government, 10th-grade Global History & Geography II, Psychology, and Middle School Social Studies for grades 7-8
- Developed and delivered student-centered, data-driven instruction that improved student performance on state history exams
- Utilized cooperative learning and performance-based activities such as historical trials and debates, using Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and Visible Thinking Tools
Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Rochester City School District & Victor Central School District
Rochester , NY
09.2003 - 06.2007
- Provided over 200 days of service across 20 schools, adapting to diverse student needs and grade levels
- Worked with special education students and implemented differentiated instruction to meet varying learning needs
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts
State University of New York College At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 09.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, and Social Studies 7-12 Permanent Teaching Certificate
State University of New York College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY 09.1998 - 05.2003
Skills
Curriculum Design & Development
Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment
AP US History
AP Economics
Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures
Educational Technology
Student Government Leadership
Visible Thinking Tools
Historical Thinking Skills Standards
Certification
New York Permanent Certification, Social Studies (7-12)
Searchassociatesprofile - Description
I maintain an active Search Associates profile with eight confidential references from a diverse group of stakeholders, including parents, school principals, vice principals, the Head of School, a school owner, and department heads. These references provide a comprehensive view of my contributions to school culture and my work in and out of the classroom. I encourage the HR department to review these references for further insights into my teaching and leadership abilities.
Keycontributions
- Supported AP Economics students in achieving high scores, with many earning 4s and 5s on exams.
- Actively participated in student government activities, helping to organize events and leadership workshops that contributed to a positive school culture.
- Contributed to the department’s adoption of Historical Thinking Skills standards, part of the school's transition to standards-based instruction and assessment.
- Used Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and Visible Thinking Tools to foster student engagement and participation in performance-based classroom activities.
Timeline
AP Economics Teacher
Dalian American International School
09.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts
State University of New York College At Stony Brook
09.2008 - 08.2010
Social Studies Teacher
Sodus Central School District
01.2007 - 01.2014
Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Rochester City School District & Victor Central School District
09.2003 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, and Social Studies 7-12 Permanent Teaching Certificate
State University of New York College At Geneseo
09.1998 - 05.2003
New York Permanent Certification, Social Studies (7-12)
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