An online portfolio for Michael Gutierrez

Teaching

With over a decade of experience in the classroom, teaching many subjects to a variety of grade levels, I have come to think of myself more than an instructor of a particular content area.

I am an educator.

That being said, my areas of teaching focus are literature, history, and philosophy. I’ve taught courses in these subject areas to students of all ages, from sixth-graders to 60-year olds. Most recently, I have been teaching students in grades 6-9.

My teaching philosophy is community-based and collaborative, seeking to help students understand and appreciate that their individual curiosity and academic journey fits into a larger picture of ethical concern and collective responsibility.

Courses Taught

K-12

Meridian Academy (Grades 6-12) AY 21/22

  • Humanities (Literature/History, Grade 6/7, year long)
  • Debate (Grades 7-12)

Eaglebrook School (Grades 6-9) AY 20/21

  • Mythology (Grade 9, year long)
  • American Government, formerly ‘US Government’ (Grade 8, year long)
  • SSAT Prep (Grade 9, fall)
  • World Views (Grade 9, winter)
  • World Views (Grade 9, spring)
  • Debate (Grades 7-9)

AY 19/20

  • Mythology (Grade 9, year long)
  • US Government (Grade 8, year long)
  • SSAT Prep (Grade 9, fall)
  • World Views (Grade 9, winter)
  • It’s All About the Bike (Grades 7-9, spring)
  • Debate (Grades 7-9)

AY 18/19

  • Mythology (Grade 9, year long)
  • US Government (Grade 8, year long)
  • SSAT Prep (Grade 9, fall)
  • World Views (Grade 9, winter)
  • World Views (Grade 9, spring)
  • Debate (Grades 7-9)

Higher Education

University and College (AY 2013-2018)

*note: LUC= Loyola University Chicago

  • “Philosophy and Persons” PHIL 130 at SCPS LUC* (Chicago, IL: Summer 2018)
  • “Ethics” PHIL 181 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Spring, 2018)
  • “The Philosophical Vision” PHIL 190 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Spring, 2018)
  • “Ethics” PHIL 181 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2017)
  • “The Philosophical Vision” PHIL 190 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2017)
  • “Classical Mythology” MOL 210 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2017)
  • “Philosophy and Film” PHIL 190 at Dominican University (River Forest, IL: Fall, 2017)
  • “Intro. to Philosophy” PHIL 160 at Dominican University (River Forest, IL: Spring, 2017)
  • “Ethics” PHIL 181 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2016)
  • “Heroes and Epics” MOL 211 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2016)
  • “Environmental Ethics” PHIL 231 at Dominican University (River Forest, IL: Fall, 2016)
  • “Philosophy and Film” PHIL 190 at Dominican University (River Forest, IL: Fall, 2016)
  • “Philosophy and Persons” PHIL 130 at LUC (Chicago, IL: Spring 2016)
  • “Heroes and Epics” MOL 211 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Winter, Spring, 2016)
  • “Classical Mythology” MOL 210 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2015)
  • “Ethics” PHIL 181 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall 2015)
  • “Environmental Ethics” PHIL 287 at LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2015)
  • “Intro. to Philosophy” PHL 101 at Triton College (River Grove, IL: Summer, 2015)
  • “Classical Mythology” MOL 210 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Winter, 2015)
  • “Classical Tragedy” MOL 212 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2014)
  • “Philosophy and Persons” PHIL 130 at LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2014)

Teaching Assistantships

  • PHIL 182 (Social & Political Philosophy, Spring 2014), Dr. Andrew Cutrofello (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Fall 2013), Dr. Andrew Cutrofello (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Spring 2013) Dr. Hugh Miller (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Fall 2012) Hugh Miller and Jason Rheins (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Spring 2012) Dr. Hugh Miller (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Fall 2011) Dr. Hugh Miller (LUC)
  • PHIL 436 (Levinas, Spring 2011) Dr. Adriaan Peperzak (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Experimental Ethics, Fall 2010) Dr. Mark Waymack & Dr. Thomas Wren (LUC)