Christopher Cabelka
Chapel Hill,North Carolina
Summary
A prior United States Marine with proven abilities in leadership and creative problem solving ready to bring team building skills gained from four years as Non commissioned officer with United States Marine Corps to new role. Bachelor's in Health and Physical education and extensive experience as a Camp Counselor and Student Aid. Consistently recognized by superiors for a positive attitude and to work with team members to achieve goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Morehead Montessori
Durham, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented physical education curricula for students in grades K-12.
- Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
- Assessed student performance using rubrics and other evaluation tools.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their fitness goals.
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Monitored the progress of each student in order to identify areas of improvement or success.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
Reading Interventionist
C. C Spaulding
Durham, NC
12.2023 - Current
- Provided intensive, individualized intervention to students in reading and language arts.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs for students with reading disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student's reading abilities, including phonemic awareness and fluency.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving student literacy performance.
- Created lesson plans to help struggling readers increase their comprehension skills.
- Assisted classroom teachers in adapting instruction materials to meet the needs of special education students.
Student Teacher
Scroggs Elementary
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Coordinated successful student organization events and activities.
Teacher Intern
Hardin Park Elementary/Middle School
Boone, NC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
Teacher Intern
Parkway Elementary School
Boone, NC
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
Camp Counselor
Camp Laurel
Readfield, ME
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Organized, led and promoted interest in recreational activities.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
Combat Marksmanship Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
06.2020 - 11.2021
- The Marine Corps categorizes this job as PMOS 0933. It's open to enlisted Marines holding a rank from private to sergeant. Most are recommended or volunteered for this training by their commanding officer only after showing talent with a weapon.
- Marksmanship coaches train shooters in both dry and live-fire exercises in all phases of the Marine Corps marksmanship program, during both qualification and re-qualification. They also assist in the operation of firing ranges.
- A CMC (MOS 0933) is essential to the training of the Marine Corps. Marksmanship Coaches train lower-grade Marines on the use of the M16 rifle. Additionally, they train Marines on the use and safety of the M9 pistol. Coaches split time before classroom instruction and field exercises
Position Safety Officer
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Trains range operating personnel responsible for resetting stages of fire after scoring.
- Briefs competitors on the rules and conduct of the stage of fire.
- Moves with the shooter through the stage of fire, ensuring safety as well as that the stage is fired in accordance with match regulations.
- Immediately stops the shooter if a safety or match rule is violated. The PSO briefs the Range Master on the violation of match or safety rules.
- Due to his proximity with the shooter, the PSO may be tasked with keeping accurate time during the stage and scorekeeping.
Training Non-commissioned Officer for Motor T
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained all training support materials; prepared materials for advising the unit commander on military education requirements and forwarded applications for professional military schools (PME) Provided the information required for the unit status report; attended all unit training meetings; developed and published unit training calendar and schedules; forecasted and secured training resources to include training sites; developed and maintained all training records; operated MCTIMS and other training systems. Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
- Supervised, evaluated or referred instructors to skill development classes.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Determined training needs and developed related classes.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training.
- Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Planned routes based on local laws, weather conditions, time constraints and terrain.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Oversaw and checked proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers.
- Secured cargo against inclement weather, pilferage and possible damage.
Skills
● Marine Corps Training Information Management System
(MCTIMS)
● Leadership, Counseling and Mentoring skills
● Effective typing skills
● Excel
● Team Building skills
● Microsoft Word
● Problem-Solving skills
● Effective communication skills
● Facilitator of physical fitness training (PT)
● Combat Marksmanship Instructor
● PowerPoint
● Organizational skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Engagement
- Elementary Education
- Lesson Planning
- Student performance evaluation
- Behavioral modeling
Affiliations
Craig High School, Janesville, WI
Junior Varsity/Varsity Football Team Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Years (Earned Varsity Letter Junior Year)
Freshman, Sophomore Basketball/ Baseball Team
Bee Club
United States Marine Corps
National Defense Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Appalachian State University
Chancellor's list Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Dean's list Fall 2022
Health and Physical Education Club
Tau Sigma National Transfer Honor Society
Student Veterans Association
Honor Society
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Morehead Montessori
01.2024 - Current
Reading Interventionist
C. C Spaulding
12.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Scroggs Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher Intern
Hardin Park Elementary/Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Teacher Intern
Parkway Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Camp Counselor
Camp Laurel
06.2022 - 08.2022
Combat Marksmanship Instructor
United States Marine Corps
06.2020 - 11.2021
Position Safety Officer
United States Marine Corps
02.2020 - 11.2021
Training Non-commissioned Officer for Motor T
United States Marine Corps
10.2019 - 11.2021
Motor Transport Operator
United States Marine Corps
11.2017 - 11.2021