Benjamin Stecklein
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Winterset Community School District, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Skilled in fostering critical thinking and community outreach, I effectively integrated technology into lessons, enhancing student engagement and achievement. A collaborative leader, I successfully guided interdisciplinary projects that promoted civic responsibility among students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Junior Varsity/Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Winterset Community School District
Winterset, Iowa
11.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed practices for the girls basketball team.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games as needed.
- Assisted in designing plays and drills to help players increase their skillset.
- Provided feedback to players regarding their individual performance during practice and games.
- Analyzed game films of opponents to identify weaknesses in strategy or technique.
- Worked closely with head coach to develop effective offensive and defensive schemes.
US History Teacher
Winterset Community School District
Winterset, Iowa
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered professional development sessions on best practices for teaching social studies courses at the middle school level.
- Provided guidance and support to 8th grade students in understanding the content of their Social Studies classes.
- Incorporated technology into classroom lessons when appropriate to reinforce concepts taught in Social Studies courses.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among 8th graders by posing questions during class discussions or debates.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary approaches for teaching social studies topics.
- Promoted civic responsibility among 8th grade students by organizing community service projects or fundraising campaigns.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Winterset Community School District
Winterset, Iowa
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a positive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Collaborated with other coaching staff members during training sessions.
- Prepared strong program focused on skill-building, practice and conditioning.
- Coordinated team travel arrangements for away games.
- Created scouting reports on opposing teams prior to games.
- Provided instruction and guidance to players on the fundamentals of baseball.
Junior Varsity/Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Western Dubuque Schools
Cascade, IA
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running and sliding.
- Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization.
- Collaborated with community agencies and city departments to provide baseball program opportunities and community involvement programs.
- Collaborated with other coaches on staff to develop an effective coaching strategy.
- Communicated with parents regarding their children's performance at practice or in games.
Teacher in the ATLAS Program
Linn Mar High School
Marion, IA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Dining Services Manager
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Supervised staff of 10+ employees; trained new hires on company policies and procedures.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, and resolving disputes between staff members.
- Maintained compliance with local health codes and sanitation regulations.
- Evaluated employee performance through observations in the dining room or kitchen area.
Meat Department Manager
Brothers Market
Cascade, IA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Supervised daily operations of the meat department, ensuring high standards of quality and freshness.
- Trained and developed staff on best practices for meat preparation, safety, and customer service.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Engaged with customers to provide product knowledge and enhance overall shopping experience.
- Coordinated with store management to align department goals with overall market objectives.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and compliance with regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education And History
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Historical analysis
- Instructional design
- Team collaboration
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
- Project management
- Scheduling
- Strategic planning
Certification
Teaching License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Varsity/Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Winterset Community School District
11.2022 - Current
US History Teacher
Winterset Community School District
08.2022 - Current
Varsity Assistant Coach
Winterset Community School District
04.2022 - Current
Teacher in the ATLAS Program
Linn Mar High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Junior Varsity/Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Western Dubuque Schools
04.2021 - 07.2022
Meat Department Manager
Brothers Market
03.2020 - 08.2020
Dining Services Manager
Mount Mercy University
08.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education And History
Mount Mercy University