Kyle Guzik is a Ph.D. candidate in Art Education at Virginia Commonwealth University expected to graduate in 2019. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator teaching art, biology, and substitute teaching. His research focuses on the dispositions of teachers of artistically talented students. He holds teaching certifications in art and biology in Virginia and Louisiana.

1. Kyle Guzik
VCU Department of Art Education
PO Box 843084
Richmond VA, 23284
C: (804) 482-9379
kaguzik@vcu.edu
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Ph.D., Art Education, [expected 2019], 4.0
Funded Graduate Assistantship
College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
M.A.Ed., Gifted Education, August 2016. 3.53
Thesis: The Dispositions of Teachers of Artistically Talented Students (2015)
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
AB Art, June 2007, 2.98
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
CERTIFICATIONS
● Virginia Teacher’s License # CP-0664458 (5-year, Renewable, exp. 6/30/2021)
● CPR/First Aid/AED, American Red Cross (2012, 2015)
● Wilderness First Responder, WMI, Grand Canyon Field Institute (2011-2013)
● Wilderness First Responder, NOLS WMI, Southeast Missouri State University (2007-2009)
EXPERIENCE
Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA
Substitute Teacher, November 2016- Current
● Ensure student safety, provide substitute instruction
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Fall 2016 – Current
● Grant Writing
● Student Teacher Observations
● Literature review support

2. Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center, Richmond, VA
Art Teacher, Summer 2016
● Provided instruction in art making to a class of 15, and co-teaching art in a class of 28
ETS, Richmond, VA
Scoring Leader, Spring 2015 – Current
● Managed raters with California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP),
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing programs
East Baton Rouge Parish School System, Baton Rouge, LA
Substitute Teacher, November 2016- Current
● Ensured student safety, provided substitute instruction
Continental Pools, Williamsburg, VA
Life Guard, Summer – Fall 2015
● Maintained guest safety, maintained facility, zero accident policy
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Lab Technician-B, Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
● Maintained health of colonies of experimental mice
The College of William & Mary Center for Gifted Education, Williamsburg, VA
Graduate Assistant, Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
● Conducted background literature review and education research data entry
Camp Takajo, Naples, ME
Counselor, Summer 2012
● Supervised campers and maintained safety and provided swim instruction and lifeguarding
● Recertified in CPR/First Aid/AED
Student Conservation Association, Charlestown, NH
Conservation Crew Co- Leader, Summer 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 High School, Baton Rouge, LA
Teacher, Math and Science Departments, Fall 2010 – Spring 2012
● Developed skills in differential instruction, classroom management, formative assessment
● Provided afterschool tutoring, worked with math and biology 9th and 10th grade students
Babbagenet Inc., Baton Rouge, LA
Manager, Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
● Enrolled over 50 students in the free laptop program

3. Broadmoor Middle School, Baton Rouge, LA
Teacher, Science Department, Fall 2009 – Fall 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, Spring and Summer, 2009
● Practitioner teacher at Broadmoor High School, obtained highly qualified status
Louisiana School for the Deaf, Baton Rouge, LA
Residential Advisor, 2009
● Supervised students, managed dorm safety, received ASL Basic certification
Louisiana State University Union Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA
Intern, 2008
● set up juried student art show
Pennington Biomedical ResearchCenter, Baton Rouge, LA
Research Technician, 2007
● Conducted experimental research in genotyping utilizing PCR, electrophoresis
The University of Chicago Biological Science Division, Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant, Fall Semester 2006
● Taught Core Biology lab and lecture sessions- 4 sessions totaling approximately 90 students
The University of Chicago Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, Chicago, IL
Research Assistant, 2004-2006
● Assisted with plant molecular biology research studying Arabidopsis thaliana
The University of Chicago Cancer ResearchCenter, Chicago, IL
Lab Technician, 2003-2004
● Assisted with basic research experiments, improved computer skills
Magnolia Woods Civic Association, Baton Rouge, LA
Life Guard; Summer 2003, 2004
● Maintained guest safety
● Maintained facility
● Zero accident policy
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/

4. CONFERENCES
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)
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2005 Exhibited paintings at the University of Chicago with support of the Festival of the Arts
(FOTA)
2006 Student Fine Arts Fund Grant; editor for Chicago Biological Investigator
2006 Triptych [oil painting, plastic objects, dead plant], Midway Studios Gallery, University of
Chicago
2007 4X6 painting installation, Chicago Interdivisional Research Building Archway
2007 Juried Pet Art Show, Louisiana State Archives
2008 Table, LSU Union Art Gallery
2013 Floral installation, Andrews Gallery, College of William & Mary
2015 Ceramic bird object, Andrews Gallery, College of William & Mary
2015 Cranes, College of William & Mary
2015 Pinecone, Andrew Gallery, College of William & Mary
2015 Locks, Andrews Gallery, College of William & Mary
2016 Studio 108 at Art Works Studios and Galleries
http://www.artworksrichmond.com/KyleGuzik.htm
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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
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)