Adam Wrede
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher and Soccer Coach with focus on individual student and player needs through skills and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons and training sessions, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic and athletic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Emotional Teacher
Parkville Middle School
2023.08 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Head Coach and Girls Director
Soccer Association of Columbia/Baltimore Armour
2010.10 - Current
- Provided safe and engaging environment for young players to develop and grow.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Oversee all aspects of the Baltimore Armour Girls program which includes but is not limited to training curriculum, parent liaison, coaching development and growth of the program.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
Special Education Teacher
New Town Elementary
2016.08 - 2023.06
- Created and implemented lessons to develop evidence of student learning
- Provided small-group support for struggling readers using intervention strategies for phonics, fluency and comprehension
- Provided professional development for staff on differentiated instruction, student engagement and implementation of the Common Core.
Classroom teacher, Physical Education and Behavior Specialist
New Town Academy
2010.08 - 2016.05
- Worked collaboratively with team members, resource teachers and administration to target individual student's academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs
- Provided a safe and engaging environment for children in grades 6-12 in both the classroom setting and physical education
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Senior Media Buyer
MediaCom
2006.08 - 2011.08
- Determined costs for media campaigns and delivered this information in reports to clients.
- Collaborated with upper management, clients and other personnel regarding media plans and campaigns.
- Juggled multiple projects and several clients at time successfully and always met tight deadlines.
- Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
- Developed strong relationships with advertisers and negotiated pricing following established procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and American Studies
Goucher College
05.2006
Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Positive Learning Environment
- Educational Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Microsoft Word
- Emotional Support Techniques
- MS Office Proficiency
Timeline
Social Emotional Teacher
Parkville Middle School
2023.08 - Current
Special Education Teacher
New Town Elementary
2016.08 - 2023.06
Head Coach and Girls Director
Soccer Association of Columbia/Baltimore Armour
2010.10 - Current
Classroom teacher, Physical Education and Behavior Specialist
New Town Academy
2010.08 - 2016.05
Senior Media Buyer
MediaCom
2006.08 - 2011.08
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and American Studies
Goucher College
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