Andrew Cole Freshkorn
Westerville,OH
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated young professional with a love of language arts and helping others. Brings energy, enthusiasm, and effort to anything I am involved in. Adaptable, wiling to take on whatever tasks are needed to help the team. Several years in education with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Hamilton Middle School
09.2019 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with struggling students to shore up learning in specific skills and concepts.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Provided differentiated teaching techniques to meet instructional needs of 504 and IEP students.
- Designed custom materials for teaching concepts and material to supplement or replace standard materials to add interest, focus on specific concepts and meet learning needs of student population.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Coordinated with other Special Education teachers, other faculty members and parents to develop and update IEPs for gifted/talented and special needs students.
- Member of both PBIS and Discipline committees throughout time employed.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Educational Aide
Hamilton Local School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Prepared and duplicated teaching materials to help students better understand learning concepts.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school’s philosophy and mission.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Education
Teaching Licensure Program - English/Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
Denison University
Granville, OH2016
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Records Management
- Creative Writing
- Lesson Planning
- Lecturing
- Online Instruction
- Testing administration
- Faculty Collaboration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Literary Analysis
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Technology
References
- Kate Mayhew (Hamilton Township Local School District Assistant Special Education Coordinator) 614-565-3360
- Chris Trisler (Hamilton Township Middle School Intervention Specialist/Special Education Department Head) 614-581-3873
- Melissa Seiler (Hamilton Township Local Schools Assistant Principal) 614-491-8044 x 1300
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Hamilton Middle School
09.2019 - Current
Educational Aide
Hamilton Local School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
Teaching Licensure Program - English/Education
Ashland University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Denison University
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