Connor Wilkerson
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Passionate educator with experience in classroom management and collaboration. Well-versed in creative writing techniques and student engagement, with strong organizational and communication skills. Ready to bring these skills to a new professional challenge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Hardin County Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans effectively to maintain student engagement in multiple different subjects.
- Adapted assignments to meet different learning needs of every student.
- Managed classroom behavior using established rules to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure smooth transitions and a consistent classroom routine with the students.
General Assignment Reporter
News-Enterprise
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted in-depth research to gather accurate information on local events and issues, ranging from crime to politics.
- Wrote multiple clear, concise articles every day for print and digital platforms, meeting tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with editors to ensure content accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
- Developed relationships with local leaders and community members to enhance coverage of stories.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Writing
Spalding University
Louisville, KY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05-2023
Master of Arts - Design, Arts And Technology
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Classroom organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Discussion facilitation
- Creative problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Creative arts
- Creative writing expertise
- Creative communication
Accomplishments
- Accepted as a Kentucky Governor's Scholar in the Class of 2019