Michael Chrobok

Background

About Michael Chrobok

Master’s degree and certification in Advanced University Teaching Preparation, with a PhD in progress. 11 years of experience in a post-secondary environment providing university-level instruction, developing curricular content and resources, facilitating learning experiences, and supporting students and fellow educators. Engaging communicator who has led nearly 350 tutorials and labs, co-facilitated 24 educational workshops and panels, given 27 research-related lectures and presentations, and published 6 essays in academic journals. Passionate about career development, shown through transferable skills focus within undergraduate lesson planning and course design, the creation of a “Tenure is Not the Only Track” panel for PhD students, and one-on-one advising. Committed to reducing barriers and fostering a sense of belonging, evidenced by pursuing training in anti-oppressive education and critical pedagogies, and leveraging frameworks like Universal Design for Learning in teaching. Exceptionally organized and adept at implementing big-picture visions with fine-grain attention to detail, illustrated through work as a Coordinator of educational development teams and projects and experience as an Editor. Track record of seamlessly managing several projects of varying complexities in fast-paced settings with multiple stakeholders, demonstrated by achievements within and across concurrent contracts.