Professional Development through Personally DevelopingErik Chocianowski

“I’m a peacock, you gotta let me fly!”

What I love:0Life and new

experiences0Being creative0Helping others0Critical Thinking0Learning through doing

Where I Have Been

Graduated from High School-won award for achievement in

visual art

Went to Buffalo to study Fine Art

Left after 1 year to attend Art Institute

of Pittsburgh

Graduated with a BS in Industrial Design

Interned in a Special Effects Shop and

created Halloween Masks

Did some freelance work, aka was rarely

employed

Started work in Roslyn High School

as a monitor

Went back to school for Art Education

Certification

Transferred into the library

Currently…

0 Working in the library and helping students in any way needed

0 Advisor and Set Designer/Builder for the school’s theatrical stage productions

0 Judge for the school’s Forensics team in competition

0 Taking classes in Empire’s MALET program

Any Journey Starts with One Step

Finish MALET program through SUNY Empire,

continue to grow and acquire skills

Get a position where I can improve the

facilitation of education

Make changes.Leave a legacy.

What I Have Done

0 In the library I have worked toward creating excitement of library resources with contests and allowing for more student participation

0Work independently to hone my craftsmanship skills0Please feel free to visit my website for a sampling of

my work:http://makeiterik.webs.com