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Addison Klopfenstein

Ames,Iowa

Summary

Experienced private lesson instructor with a background in music and arts. Strengths include personalized lesson planning, student engagement, and mastery of various teaching methodologies. Notable for contributing to improved student performance and fostering love for learning. Display strong adaptability skills, capable of catering to diverse learner needs while maintaining enthusiastic and motivational teaching style.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Lesson Instructor

East Coast Taekwondo
Altoona, Iowa
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with students and parents to identify learning objectives and create personalized lesson plans
  • Developed and implemented effective learning strategies tailored to each student and their specific needs
  • Received positive feedback from parents and students on teaching effectiveness and student progress

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
05.2029

Skills

  • Special needs teaching
  • Effective lesson planning
  • Strong communication skills
  • Student motivation
  • Feedback provision
  • Time management
  • Data analysis
  • Problem solving

Volunteer Experience

Meals from the Heartlands 

  • Package nutritious meals for food-insecure communities locally and globally. Collaborated with team members in a fast-paced environment to efficiently meet daily meal production goals many times over the years

Dairy Barn 

  • Provided friendly customer service while supporting a community event. Worked efficiently in a fast-paced, team environment multiple times over the years

Ronald McDonald House 

  • Baked treats and prepared meals to provide comfort and ease daily stress for families staying there different times over the years

Jolly Holiday Lights 

  • Handed out cookies and hot chocolate to guests while spreading cheer and maintaining a joyful, festive atmosphere numerous times over the years

Caring Hands Food Pantry 

  • Assisted by providing food and stocking shelves to support individuals and families facing food insecurity several times over the years

Leadership & Activities

  • East Coast Taekwondo Apr 2014 - Present
  • Squad Leader Aug 2023 - May 2025
  • Section Leader Aug 2021 - May 2025
  • Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Sept 2012 - Aug 2025

Awards

Silver Chord May 2025

  • Awarded for completing over 150 hours of community volunteer service

Academic Letter 2023 - 2025

  • Awarded for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher over two consecutive semesters

Band Letter 2021 - 2025

  • Earned yearly by volunteering to support the band program, with growing responsibilities each year

Silver Award Aug 2021

  • Researched sleep habits, created sleep kits, and shared them to promote healthy sleep locally

Bronze Award Aug 2017

  • Earned by organizing a community pajama drive and donating to women and children's shelters

Timeline

Private Lesson Instructor

East Coast Taekwondo
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Iowa State University

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