Zack Zivkovich, M. Ed.

Zack Zivkovich, M. Ed. has a diverse range of work experience in the education field. Zack has held various roles at different companies, starting with STEM Forged in 2022, where they worked as a Sales Representative. In this position, they collaborated with a team to sell curriculum products to K-12 educational institutions and built relationships with clients. Zack also served as a point of contact between key clients and the fulfillment team, while maximizing the impact of sales meetings, marketing strategies, and B2B outreach.

From 2022, Zack also worked as a Video Game Design Instructor and esports Coach at STEM Forged, where they taught students and coached them in gaming competitions.

Before joining STEM Forged, Zack worked at KIPP Colorado Public Schools as an AP Research Instructor and Curriculum Designer in 2022. In this role, they designed curriculum remotely and instructed students in AP research.

Prior to that, from 2019 to 2022, Zack was employed at KIPP Colorado Public Schools as a Department Chair. Zack worked with faculty, students, and staff, establishing a long-term vision for the department and overseeing the design and implementation of the AP Capstone Curriculum. During this time, they also served as an esports Coach and taught AP Capstone Research Courses, developing students' skills in critical thinking, public speaking, research methods, collaboration, and writing.

In 2021, Zack briefly worked at the KIPP Foundation as an AP Seminar Curriculum Developer. Zack collaborated with a team to create AP Capstone curriculum for the KIPP Network, led professional development meetings, and developed a comprehensive AP Seminar curriculum centered around project-based learning and the development of soft skills.

Before joining KIPP, Zack worked at Nea Community Learning Center in 2018 as a High School Teacher, instructing students in United States History, Economics, and Government, using a project-based pedagogy.

Earlier in their career, Zack gained experience as a Student Teacher at Girard School District, Wattsburg Area School District, and Erie's Public Schools, where they taught various subjects. Zack also worked as a Package Handler at UPS and as a Waiter/Bartender at Scott Enterprises.

Overall, Zack Zivkovich, M. Ed. has a strong background in education, with experience in curriculum design, teaching, coaching, and sales.

Zack Zivkovich, M. Ed. obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Penn State University, where they studied from 2011 to 2015. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Master's Degree in Secondary Education & Educational Leadership from PennWest Edinboro, completing their degree from 2015 to 2018.

In addition to their formal education, Zack Zivkovich has acquired several certifications to further enhance their expertise. Zack obtained a Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages certification from Denver Public Schools in May 2020. Prior to that, in June 2019, they achieved an AP Capstone Teaching Certification from the International Accreditors for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). Furthermore, Zack obtained an Educator Level 1 Certification from Google in July 2022, as well as a Sales Certified - Inbound Sales Methodology certification from HubSpot Academy in January 2023.

To complement their academic qualifications, Zack Zivkovich holds teaching certificates from both Pennsylvania and California. Zack obtained the Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in May 2018, and they acquired the California Teaching Certificate from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in July 2018.