Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Interests
Affiliations
Work Preference
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Charles Friend

Conrad

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at BCLUW Schools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Adept at fostering relationships and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse needs, I consistently enhance learning outcomes through creativity and support, ensuring a positive and productive environment for all students.

Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.

Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

BCLUW Schools
09.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

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  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.

Full Time Substitute Teacher

East Marshall Community Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
  • Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Publisher/owner

The Record
09.2003 - 05.2012
  • Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining the highest level of product quality.
  • Established clear communication channels among team members to facilitate collaboration on projects with tight deadlines.
  • Increased readership with targeted marketing strategies and engaging content development.
  • Expanded distribution channels by negotiating contracts with new partners and vendors.
  • Mentored junior staff members to foster professional growth and skill development within the team.
  • Managed a diverse team of editors, designers, and writers for successful project completion.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Area Reporter

Marshalltown Times Republican
09.1998 - 05.2003
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
  • Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
  • Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
  • Addressed sensitive topics professionally while adhering to ethical standards.
  • Consistently met and exceeded performance metrics as set by editors or publication management, contributing to the overall success of the news outlet.
  • Maintained ethical journalism standards, ensuring fairness and objectivity in all reports.
  • Covered wide range of topics, from local events to international news, adapting content to audience interests.
  • Adapted quickly to breaking news situations, providing timely and accurate coverage.

Education

Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA
06-1969

High School Diploma -

Beaman Conrad High School
Conrad, IA
05-1967

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Student tutoring
  • Physical education instruction
  • Art and music instruction
  • Social studies instruction
  • Language arts instruction
  • Science instruction
  • Small group tutoring

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - 2020
  • [Area of expertise] License - 2020-2026

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Fundraising Events
  • Music
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Volunteering
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Photography
  • Road Trips

Affiliations

  • Liscomb Church of Christ

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid time off

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 12 students in the development of East Marshall Middle School Newspaper

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

BCLUW Schools
09.2024 - Current

Full Time Substitute Teacher

East Marshall Community Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024

Publisher/owner

The Record
09.2003 - 05.2012

Area Reporter

Marshalltown Times Republican
09.1998 - 05.2003

Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Marshalltown Community College

High School Diploma -

Beaman Conrad High School