Chris Vergatos

2401 W. Alta Rd (Apt 3902) Peoria, IL 61615 615-584-7737 cvergatos@mail.bradley.edu

Education
Bradley University- Peoria, IL Spring 2016
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Concentration in Social Studies
GPA: 3.74 - Magna Cum Laude
Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Spring 2018
GPA: 4.0

Teaching Experience
World of Wonder Instructor- Bradley University Summer 2016,
Week-long, hands-on classes for gifted K-8th grade students Summer 2017
Classes and grade levels taught:
o Medieval History & Pirates- 2nd & 3rd grade
o Bridge Building- 4th & 5th grade
o Astronomy & Video Game Basics- 6th-8th grade

Student Teaching Experience- Manual Academy Spring 2016

Urban school environment
Student population ~650
Classes and grade levels taught:
o 10th grade World Geography
o 11th grade U.S History
Novice Teaching Experience- Pekin High School Fall 2015
Rural school environment
Student population ~2000
Classes and grade levels taught:
o 9th grade World History

Publications
Classrooms: Academic Content and Behavior Strategy Fall 2017
Instruction for Students With and Without Disabilities, Volume 2
Co-Author for Chapter 8: The Role of Gamification
and Instructional Strategy in K-12 Education
Publisher: NOVA Science Publisher, Inc. New York

Work Experience and Campus Involvement

Bradley University Graduate Assistant- Office of Admission Fall 2016- Spring 2018
Gave presentations to prospective high school students
and families about the university
Met with prospective high school students and families to
discuss admission requirements and overall university experience

Bradley University S.T.A.R (STudent Admission Representative) Fall 2013 - Spring 2016
Gave detailed tours to prospective students and their families
Made connections with students and families to help
them feel comfortable at Bradley

Student Activities Budget Review Committee Spring 2014 - Spring 2015

Worked with a variety of different students to agree on
how to best allocate the schools funds
 Chris Vergatos
2401 W. Alta Rd (Apt 3902) Peoria, IL 61615 615-584-7737 cvergatos@mail.bradley.edu

Teacher at World of Wonder (Bradley University) Summer 2016

Taught gifted 6-8th graders a week long astronomy course

Sigma Chi International Fraternity Fall 2012 - Spring 2016

Campus Involvement Chairman
o Relayed information about campus events on a weekly basis
Social Chairman
o Organized social events throughout the school year

Student Aide at World of Wonder (Bradley University) Summer 2015

Assisted teachers in Peoria community in summertime classes for
gifted and talented students
Built relationships with students and families attending the camp
Efficiently kept the programs facilities clean and organized

Server at Maggie Moos Ice Cream (Brentwood, TN) Spring 2010 - Fall 2011

Server at Coldstone Creamery (Nashville, TN) Fall 2011 - Spring 2012

Deli Clerk/Cashier at Fresh Market (Brentwood, TN) Spring 2012 - Fall 2014

Community Involvement
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - Camp Counselor Spring 2016
IESA Chess Tournament - Volunteer Spring 2016
Manual High School Assistant Girls Soccer Coach Spring 2016

Honors
Sigma Alpha Pi- National Society of Leadership and Success Spring 2013 - Spring 2016
Pi Gamma Mu- National Social Science Honor Society Spring 2014 - Spring 2016
Pi Lambda Theta- National Education Honor Society Fall 2013 - Spring 2016
Phi Alpha Theta- National History Honor Society Spring 2014 - Spring 2016

Skills
Computer Proficiencies: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, & Excel; SMARTboard
Proficient Facilitator and Public Speaker
CPR & AED Certified
 Chris Vergatos
2401 W. Alta Rd (Apt 3902) Peoria, IL 61615 615-584-7737 cvergatos@mail.bradley.edu

Reference List
Dr. Justin Ball

Vice President of Enrollment Management

Bradley University

309-677-3845

jaball@bradley.edu

Dr. Dean Cantu

Department Chairperson - Teacher Education

Bradley University

309-677-3190

dcantu@bradley.edu

Michelle Riggio

Associate Director - Continuing Education

Bradley University

309-677-3900

mriggio@bradley.edu