- Learning new things
- Meeting new people
- Challenging myself
Brian Sand
Spencer,IA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a diverse background in landscaping and education, notably at Krebsbach Landscaping and Spencer Schools. Excelled in landscape design and enhancing outdoor aesthetics, also curriculum implementation and student learning outcomes. Skilled in technology integration and faculty collaboration, achieving significant improvements in operational efficiency and educational quality. Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service and jobsite safety, ensuring exceptional project completion. Adapted to using a variety of skills in different settings, while also combining those unique skills to perform the job. Committed to being a life-long learner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Krebsbach Landscaping
06.2010 - Current
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Teacher
Spencer Schools
08.2008 - 05.2023
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA04.2011
Skills
- Customer Service
- Jobsite Safety
- Landscape design
- Residential Landscaping
- Student evaluations
- Faculty Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Technology Integration
- Hardscape Installation
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Interests
Timeline
Landscaper
Krebsbach Landscaping
06.2010 - Current
Teacher
Spencer Schools
08.2008 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Education
Buena Vista University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Buena Vista University
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