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can you revise this to make sure the formatting is consistent and everything looks even? also let me know if you have any suggestions. I am attaching the job i am applying for . the copy chatgpt made is at https://sk.md but I felt the ai make the professional summary too on the nose with the job i am applying for. i am a teacher and never called myself instructional technologist. If you think that version is appropriate let me know.
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Got it. Now I can compare both versions against the job posting.
Your instinct is correct. The ChatGPT version calling you an "instructional technologist" is a stretch — you're a teacher who uses technology effectively, not someone with that job title. It comes across as resume-stuffing for keywords, and hiring managers in curriculum departments can smell that.
Here's my honest take:
The Real Challenge This job wants someone to create curriculum (slides, DOLs, activities, differentiated assignments). Your resume is framed around implementing curriculum. That's the gap you need to bridge — and adding a label you've never used won't do it.
What You Actually Have That Fits:
10 years at Texas Review Press (editing/publishing = creating teacher-facing materials)
CLEO development committee (workflow design, pedagogical alignment)
Writing center training (you created tutor prep courses)
You've lived the NES model on the receiving end — you know what teachers actually need from curriculum materials
HISD AI Cohort + deep knowledge of how AI-generated content needs translation for instruction
My Suggestion: Keep the professional summary honest but reframe it toward what you can bring to curriculum design, not just implementation. Something like:
"ELA educator with over 25 years of experience across secondary, post-secondary, and editorial settings. Over a decade in Title I and ESL-majority classrooms implementing NES-aligned curriculum — refining materials, adjusting scaffolds, and translating complex tasks into accessible instruction. Background includes 10 years in academic publishing, development of tutor-training curriculum, and contributions to CLEO, Texas A&M's tutoring platform. Familiar with modern AI models and FERPA-aligned instructional applications."
This positions you as someone who knows both sides: what curriculum materials look like when they hit the classroom, and how to produce quality educational content.
Want me to create a clean, reformatted version with consistent styling and this adjusted framing? I can output it as a Word doc you can use.
you should have access to https://github.com/Kaminczak/CV and if you change it up for me I can copy that into typora
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What I changed:
Professional Summary — Dropped "instructional technologist," reframed to emphasize your editorial background (10 years at Texas Review Press) and curriculum development work (CLEO, tutor-training courses) alongside implementation experience. Honest but positions you for the curriculum design role.
Formatting consistency — All job titles are now bold, locations/dates on their own line, consistent spacing throughout, proper em-dashes, horizontal rules between sections.
Kept everything else intact — Your bullet points, experience, skills, and certifications all read well and don't need padding.
Copy that into Typora and you should get a clean render. If you want me to tweak anything before you push to GitHub, just say.
Steve kaminczak cv
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Professional Summary
ELA educator with over 25 years of experience across secondary, post-secondary, and editorial
settings. Over a decade in Title I and ESL-majority classrooms implementing NES-aligned
curriculum—refining materials, adjusting scaffolds, and translating complex tasks into
accessible instruction.
Background includes 10 years in academic publishing, development of tutor-training curriculum,
and contributions to CLEO, Texas A&M's open-source tutoring platform. Planning involves
internalizing district lessons (including LO/KO, DOLs, instructional notes, and provided
slide decks) and adapting them for classroom needs—adjusting scaffolds and translating
complex academic language into teachable steps without altering district objectives.
Familiar with modern AI models, RAG workflows, and FERPA-aligned instructional applications.
Curriculum Implementation & Instructional Adaptation
- Internalize district-provided NES-aligned curriculum by reviewing daily objectives, DOLs,
pacing notes, embedded teacher guidance, and example videos to determine the most effective
instructional approach for a given class period.
- Refine and adapt lesson materials by translating templated or AI-generated questions into clear,
grade-appropriate instructional language while maintaining the original LO/KO and DOL
requirements.
- Adjust tasks, scaffolds, and response frames to improve accessibility for ESL learners and
struggling readers without altering district expectations or assessment alignment.
- Implement district slide decks and activity structures by selecting emphasis points,
determining pacing, adding clarifying models, and preparing guided practice that maintains
instructional fidelity while meeting student needs.
- Use Multiple Response Strategies (MRS), LSAE differentiation, and targeted questioning to support
comprehension and engagement across diverse learning profiles.
- Integrate instructional technology—including Canvas LMS, PowerSchool, H5P, SCORM content, and
digital literacy tools—to enhance student engagement and clarity of teacher-facing materials.
Education
- Sam Houston State University
Master of Arts, English, 2004
- Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Arts, English, 2001
Administrative Positions
- Lone Star College–CyFair Teaching and Learning Center
Program Manager III, 2013–2015
- Texas A&M University Writing Center
Assistant Director, 2007–2012
- Served on the development committee for CLEO, Texas A&M's open-source synchronous and
asynchronous tutoring platform, contributing to workflow design, pedagogical alignment,
and usability.
- Sam Houston State University Writing Center
Assistant Director, 2005–2007
Teaching Experience – Secondary
- Middle College – HCC Gulfton Campus (HISD)
ELAR Instructor, 2024–Present
- Teach English I–IV in an early-college environment, aligning coursework with both
high school and college readiness standards.
- Implement district-provided curriculum with added scaffolds and adjusted pacing to
support a diverse student population.
- Use instructional technology to improve writing clarity, reading support, and
accessibility.
- Westbury High School (NES Campus)
ELAR Instructor, 2020–2024
- Implemented NES-aligned lessons by reviewing teacher notes, pacing guidance, model videos,
and task explanations to design daily instruction.
- Translated templated questions and tasks into clear instructional steps while preserving
district objectives and assessments.
- Applied LSAE differentiation and MRS strategies to support multilingual learners and
students requiring additional scaffolds.
- Contributed to campus accountability improvement from D to B through consistent, data-informed
instructional implementation.
- T-TESS Rating: Proficient
- Houston Can Academy – Southwest Campus
ELA Instructor, 2015–2020
- Served on CILT to adapt curriculum in response to campus data trends.
- Increased English I & II EOC pass rates from 20% to 80% through targeted reading/writing
scaffolds and differentiated instruction.
- Adjusted district tasks to accommodate the needs of over-age and under-credited students.
Teaching Experience – Post-Secondary
- Lone Star College System (Cy-Fair)
English Department, 2001–2003, 2013–2015
- Courses: Freshman Composition I
- Focused on academic writing and literacy support for first-generation and non-traditional students.
- Texas A&M University
University Writing Center, 2007–2012
- Taught tutor-preparation course in writing pedagogy and feedback strategies.
- Supported integration of writing across the curriculum.
- Sam Houston State University
English Language Institute, 2005–2007
- Developed TOEFL and conversational English curriculum.
Department of English, 2002–2007
- Courses: Developmental Writing, Freshman Composition I, "Madness in Fiction."
Editing and Publishing Experience
- The Writing Lab Newsletter – Reviewer, 2008–2009
- Texas Review Press – Assistant to the Editor, 1996–2006
- SHSU Writing Across the Curriculum Newsletter – Production Editor, 1999–2000
Conference Presentations (Selected)
- Texas Distance Learning Association, 2015 — Providing Writing Assistance Online
- Texas A&M Assessment Conference, 2011 — Designing Assessment in W Courses
- Computers and Writing, 2011 — Innovation in Writing Center Technologies
- International Writing Center Association, 2010 — Navigating Technology in Writing Centers
Certifications and Training
- HISD AI Cohort (Cohort 1), Completed 2024 — Training in AI literacy, prompt design, and FERPA-aligned use.
- College Reading and Learning Association, Master Level, 2000
- Diversity Training Institute (TAMU), Certified 2009
- Adjunct Certification Program (Lone Star College), 2014
- Texas ELA (K–12) Teaching Certification, 2016
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation: Lesson internalization; LO/KO alignment; district fidelity; scaffold adjustments; instructional translation of complex or AI-generated tasks; model creation.
- Assessment & Data Analysis: STAAR/EOC alignment; formative assessment; PLC collaboration; targeted intervention planning.
- Instructional Technology: Canvas LMS, PowerSchool, OnTrack, H5P, SCORM authoring, digital writing tools, student accessibility supports.
- AI & Emerging Tech: Experience with large language models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), local LLMs, MCP agents, prompt design, and FERPA-aware educational use cases.
- Language: English (Native), Spanish (Basic)
Professional Societies
- Houston Federation of Teachers
- National Council of Teachers of English
- College Reading and Learning Association
- International Writing Center Association
- Sigma Tau Delta