Kyle Andrew Guzik

1. Kyle Guzik
h:(225) 288-1499
c: (225) 441-3097
kguzik@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi
M.L.I.S. Library & Information Science, expected 2024, 4.0
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Postgraduate study in Art Education (26 hours, Ph.D. program), 2016-2017, 3.77
● Graduate Research & Teaching Assistantship
● Completed Comprehensive Exam
College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
M.A.Ed., Gifted Education, August 2016. 3.53
● Graduate Research Assistantship
● Thesis: The Dispositions of Teachers of Artistically Talented Students (2015)
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
AB, Art, June 2007, 3.0
● National Merit Scholar
● Alumni Association Scholarship
● Louisiana School for Math Science and the Arts, Natchitoches, LA Diploma, May 2003, 3.85
● National Merit Finalist
● Regents Scholar
GRE SCORES (2008)
95% Verbal / 73% Quantitative
●https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/grescores-243933497
CERTIFICATIONS
● Art & Biology (K-12) Virginia Teacher’s License # CP-0664458 (10-year, renewable, current)
● Art & Biology (K-12)Louisiana Teacher’s License Level 1 516639 (3 year, renewable, exp.
2/23/2021)
● CPR/First Aid/AED, American Red Cross (2012, 2015, 2018)
● Wilderness First Responder, WMI, Grand Canyon Field Institute (2011-2013)
● Wilderness First Responder, NOLS WMI, Southeast Missouri State University (2007-2009)
● Wilderness Advanced First AidAerie Backcountry Medicine, SCA Adirondack Corps (2018-
2020)
● Wilderness First Aid, 2020- 2022, Pocahontas State Park, Department of Conservation and
Recreation, Student Conservation Association, AmeriCorps
● CPR/AED 2021-2023, SCGAS-JDLH

2. EXPERIENCE
South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe, McCormick, SC
Residential Advisor, August 2021- Current
● Supervise students at Savannah House in JDLH
● Manage medication, ensure student safety
● Monitor student location
● Substitute Teacher- provide substitute instruction
● Development of educational and recreational programming
● Implementation of educational and recreational programming
● Currently implementing extracurricular canoe program
Student Conservation Association, Surplus Pond, Andover, ME
SCA National Crew Field Leader, July 2021
● I led 6 student volunteers on trail improvement projects including placing 187 stepping stones
on the Appalachian Trail to improve access to the trail
● Led construction of Bog-Bridges
● Led construction of Ditch & Drain (30’)
YMCA, Richmond VA
Art Teacher, November 2020- April 2021
● Art teacher in Greater Richmond Region
● I teach art to students, grades K-12, recent projects include painting, bookmaking, ELA skills
Virginia Service and Conservation Corps, Chesterfield, VA
AmeriCorps Crew Member, Park Operations, January 2020- September 2020
● Park ranger career development curriculum at Pocahontas State Park
● Participating in prescribed burn training
● Contributing to trail improvement projects
● Developing, scheduling, promoting, and supervising volunteer projects
● Engaging with park guests, answering questions about park facilities and programs
● Developing and leading environmental stewardship programming (interpretive programs) for
park visitors
Kokua Education, Baton Rouge, LA
Substitute Teacher, November 2019- December 2019
● Ensured student safety, provide substitute instruction
Trails Carolina, Lake Toxaway, NC
Field Instructor, March 2019 – September 2019
● Led students on 2 week long hitches in the back country of North Carolina
● Assured student safety and provided instruction in wilderness living skills
Conduent, Slidell, LA
Customer Support Representative, January 2019 – March 2019

3. ● Provided customer support for technical issues with mobile consumer electronic devices
Student Conservation Association, Long Lake, NH
SCA Adirondack Corps Intern, May 2018 - October 2018
● Trail improvement and conservation work in back country and front country five and ten-day
hitches
● American Canoe Association canoeing certification
● Wilderness First Aid, CPR certifications
ETS, Richmond, VA
Scoring Leader, March 2015 – May 2018
● Managed raters with California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP),
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing programs
Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
Substitute Teacher, November 2016 – August 2017
● Ensured student safety, provide substitute instruction
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, August 2016 – September 2017
● Grant Writing
● Student Teacher Observations
● Literature review support
Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center, Richmond, VA
Art Teacher, May 2016 - August 2016
● Provided instruction in art making to a class of 15, and co-teaching art in a class of 28
East Baton Rouge Parish School System, Baton Rouge, LA
Substitute Teacher, November 2016 – May 2016
● Ensured student safety, provided substitute instruction
Continental Pools, Williamsburg, VA
Life Guard, May 2015 - September 2015
● Maintained guest safety, maintained facility, zero accident policy Virginia Commonwealth
University, Richmond, VA
Lab Technician-B, Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University, October 2013 – April 2014
● Maintained health of colonies of experimental mice
The College of William & Mary Center for Gifted Education, Williamsburg, VA
Graduate Assistant, August 2012 – May 2013
● Conducted background literature review and education research data entry
Camp Takajo, Naples, ME
Counselor, June - August 2012

4. ● Supervised campers and maintained safety and provided swim instruction and lifeguarding
● Re-certified in CPR/First Aid/AED
Student Conservation Association, Charlestown, NH
Conservation Crew Co- Leader, June - August 2011
● Lead high school students in a conservation project in Woodstock, VT
● American Canoe Association canoeing certification
● Implemented environmental education curriculum, provided training in conservation methods
Scotlandville Magnet High School, Baton Rouge, LA
Teacher, Math and Science Departments, September 2010 – July 2012
● Developed skills in differential instruction, classroom management, formative assessment
● Provided after-school tutoring, worked with math and biology 9th and 10th grade students
Babbagenet Inc., Baton Rouge, LA
Manager, August 2009 – March 2010
● Enrolled over 50 students in the free laptop program
Broadmoor Middle School, Baton Rouge, LA
Teacher, Science Department, August 2009 – August 2010
● 6th and 7th grade Science teacher, developed classroom management, lesson-planning skills
● Taught Credit Recovery program, managed Babbage.net student free laptop program
Teach Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge LA
Practitioner Teacher, May - August, 2009
● Practitioner teacher at Broadmoor High School, obtained highly qualified status
Louisiana School for the Deaf, Baton Rouge, LA
Residential Advisor, January - May 2009
● Supervised students, managed dorm safety, received ASL Basic certification
Louisiana State University Union Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA
Gallery Assistant, 2008
● set up juried student art show
Pennington Biomedical ResearchCenter, Baton Rouge, LA
Research Technician, 2007
● Conducted experimental research in genotyping utilizing PCR, electrophoresis
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant- Core Biology (Lecture & Lab, 40 students), 2007
Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, 2004-2007
Gene-Sequencing Core Facility, 2003-2004

5. PUBLICATIONS
Guzik, K. A. (2013). Lee Bontecou, A Gifted Artist. Acropolis, 8-10. https://issuu.com/
acropolisarthistory/docs/acropolis_spring_2013_time
Guzik, K. A. (2015). Effective 9-12 Arts Instruction: Visual Art Assessment Strategies. The
William & Mary Educational Review, 4(2), 72-84. http://publish.wm.edu/wmer/vol4/iss2/12/
Guzik, K. (2016). The Dispositions of Teachers of Artistically Talented Students 2016
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27499.95524
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313651245_The_Dispositions_of_Teacher_of_Artistic
ally_Talented_Students
PROJECTS
● Art Theory Diagram:
https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/guzik-diagram-vcu-art
● Conservation Field Specialist:
https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/0588-243981807
● 2018 AmeriCorps Recognition:
https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/0591-001
● Biology & Art (K-12):
https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/guzik-va-k12-art-biology
● Statistics in Art Education:
https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/statistics-in-art-education
● BIBFRAME: https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/guzik-lis505-researchpaper
● Residential Math and Science High Schools:
https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/residential-math-and-science-high-schools
● LIS Budget Request Example:
https://www.slideshare.net/KyleGuzik1/library-design-and-budget
MEDIA

6. Burns, J. (Fall 2018). Up and Comer Student Conservation Association ADK Corp. Localadk
Magazine. Retrieved from http://localadkmagazine.uberflip.com/i/1029965-local-adk- fall-
2018/17?m4=
Levine, J.A. (2018, August 11). Digging in the Dirt. Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Retrieved
from https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/life/north-country-living/2018/08/digging-in-
the-dirt/
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
South Carolina Farm Bureau
National Art Education Association
National Association for Gifted Children
American Library Association
South Carolina Library Association
Virginia Library Association
CONFERENCES
http://naeaworkspace.org/conv17_resources/conv17_resources/HANDOUTS/The%20Dispositio
ns%20of%20Teachers%20of%20Artistically%20Talented%20Students.pdf
The Dispositions of Teachers of Artistically Talented Students, Virginia Art Education
Association Conference, Newport News, VA (November, 2016)
The Dispositions of Teachers of Artistically Talented Students, National Art Education
Association Convention, New York, NY (March, 2017)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2006 Wilderness First Responder (Southeast Missouri State University, 2006-2008)
2008 Volunteers in Public Schools Reading Friend
2009 America Sign Language (ASL) Basic Certification, LSD Residential Advisor (Night Shift)
2009 Teach Baton Rouge Summer Institute, obtained Louisiana Practitioner Teacher License
2010 Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON) Summer Institute
2011 Obtained Louisiana Level 1 Teaching Certification: K-12 Art and 9-12 Biology
2012 Camp Takajo & American Red Cross Waterfront Skills Lifeguarding/CPR/First Aid/AED
2012 Wilderness First Responder (Grand Canyon Field Institute (2012-2014)
2013 VA Department of Education SOE-0610709 (Biology, Art)
2017 Central Region Virginia Art Education Association Conference (February 10)
2017 Commonwealth of Virginia Collegiate Professional Licensure (Art, Biology, PreK-12)
2018 Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification (Aerie Backcountry Medicine, 2018-2020)
2020 VA State Fire Red Card, Wilderness First Aid
2021 Red Cross CPR/AED
2021 Renewed VA Biology and Art Teaching Credential to 10-year (K-12)