Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Austin Kienutske

Albion,MI

Summary

A recent graduate with a strong academic background and a passion for continuous learning and growth. Actively seeking a role that offers opportunities to step outside their comfort zone, develop new skills, and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic team. Currently planning to pursue a Master's degree in English Literature and looking for a position that provides both professional development and financial stability to support their educational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
01.2025 - Current
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.


Student Teacher

Coopersville High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.


Orientation Assistant/Tour Guide

GVSU Admissions
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
  • Promoted mission, vision and culture of school to prospective students to increase enrollment.

Replenish Basic Needs Student Assistant

GVSU Women & Gender Equity Office
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Organized, sorted and stored donations in orderly systems to minimize waste.
  • Helped visitors pick out food items from donations.

Teaching Assistant

GVSU Psychology Department
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English And Secondary Education

Grand Valley State University
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Michigan Center High School
07.2020

Skills

  • Task Coordination
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Time Management
  • Writing

References

  • Lariesha Lee, she/her/hers, leelari@gvsu.edu, (616) 331-2748
  • Roy Black, he/him/his, blackro@mail.gvsu.edu, (616) 813-7486
  • Christina Ponzio, ponzioc@mail.gvsu.edu, (586) 216-1313

Certification

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 03/2023, Present

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
01.2025 - Current

Student Teacher

Coopersville High School
08.2024 - 12.2024

Replenish Basic Needs Student Assistant

GVSU Women & Gender Equity Office
08.2023 - 02.2024

Orientation Assistant/Tour Guide

GVSU Admissions
05.2021 - 08.2024

Teaching Assistant

GVSU Psychology Department
08.2020 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Michigan Center High School

Bachelor of Arts - English And Secondary Education

Grand Valley State University