MICHAEL DeNOBILE
ACADEMIA
My Resume
PROFESSIONAL INFO
Michael DeNobile is an educator, writer, consultant, and student of Viktor Franklian logotherapy. He enjoys writing on a multitude of subjects, including education, literature, history, psychology, philosophy, health and science, movies, music, and nature. If there is a topic you would like Mr. DeNobile to write about, don't hesitate to contact him!
Don’t aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side effect of one’s personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself.
- Viktor Frankl
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2019-Present
English Department Chair, Dr. R. Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School
Collaboratively coach and mentor a team of about 15-20 teachers as part of an Instructional Leadership Team. Rewrote, vertically aligned curriculum in grades 6-12. Advised journalism and film clubs.
2017-Present
Adjunct English Professor, Westchester Community College
Teach introductory English courses in academic writing, research, ad literary criticism.
2007-2019
English Teacher, Various Schools
I have taught English, journalism, and religion; have advised school newspapers, and honor societies; and have volunteered as the teacher liaison for Parent Teacher Associations at the following schools:
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Dr. R. Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School, Bronx, NY, 2017-19
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Center for Instruction, Technology, & Innovation, Mexico, NY, 2016-17
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Hendrick Hudson High School, Montrose, NY, 2014-16
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Saint Barnabas High School, Bronx, NY, 2010-14
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John Philip Sousa MS 142, Bronx, NY, 2007-10
EDUCATION
2021-Present
Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy, Abilene, TX
Core curriculum makes students eligible for Academic Associate credential from VFIL. Upon completion, Mr. DeNobile will earn an international Diplomate Certificate in Logo-Philosophy & Existential Analysis.
2019-2020
College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
Mr. DeNobile earned his Initial Advanced Certificate in School Building Leadership (2/1/2021), and his Professional Advanced Certificate in School District Leadership (4/2/2021).
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
2010-2013
Mr. DeNobile earned his Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a focus in Fiction.
College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY
2003-2007
Mr. DeNobile earned his Bachelor of Art in English, a minor in World Religions, and a Master of Science in Urban & Multicultural Education. He also earned his dual-certification in Secondary English and Students with Disabilities.