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Civil Servant Experience
Student Teaching Experience
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Donald Boles

Kent,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kent School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.

Teacher

Mill Creek Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Civil Servant

Idaho Department of Labor
07.2020 - 05.2021


● Examined Unemployment Insurance Claims to make monetary and personal determinations of eligibility.

● Implemented Idaho State UI Law in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

● Functioned as part of a team of claim specialists who assisted individuals filing initial claims while also educating claimants on current state and federal program changes relevant to CARES ACT of 2020, Continued Assistance Act, and American Rescue Plan during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.

Adjudicated single party issues while informing claimants on department policy and procedures

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

West Ada School District
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.

Teacher

The Village Charter School
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Caldwell School District
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Teacher

Dickinson High School
07.2017 - 11.2018

● Implemented rigorous reading and writing strategies in a classroom setting. Used previous data from state and local assessments to identify points of need and progress.

● Performed pre- and post-assessments to create curriculum and measure student progress. Provided and received feedback from fellow English II teachers regarding student performance and best practices to increase student engagement while adhering to state content standards.

● Worked closely with students seriously affected by Hurricane Harvey and their reintegration into a safe and encouraging educational environment following a traumatic, natural disaster.

  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Teacher

Wisdom High School
11.2016 - 06.2017

● Taught English curriculum on both an English I and English III level.

● Successfully administered pre/post assessments to measure student knowledge and progress.

● Analyzed multiple data points to identify progress in both struggling students as well as those academically gifted

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Teacher

Whitaker Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2016

● Achieved the highest pass rate of the standardized state test during the 2015-2016 school year at Whiteaker Middle School

● Actively participated with fellow teachers in a Professional Learning Community setting.

● Managed students in a full classroom and one-on-one settings.

Communicated with parents regarding student progress as well as initiative-taking plans to increase success in the classroom

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
07.2010

Coursework - Professional Writing

Cameron University
Lawton, OK
05.2008

Skills

  • Creative problem-solving
  • Technology integration
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Fraud Detection

Certification

  • Initial Teaching License, 07/2015, ELA K-12, Secondary
  • Certified Teaching License Texas, 05/2017, ELA 7-12, Secondary
  • Idaho Education Certification, 2019, ELA 6-12, Secondary
  • OSPI Teaching License, 2021, ELA 6-12 Secondary, Social Studies 6-12 Secondary

Civil Servant Experience

Idaho Department of Labor, 2020, 2021

Student Teaching Experience

McKay High School/Stephens Middle School, 2014, 2015

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kent School District
08.2023 - Current

Teacher

Mill Creek Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023

Civil Servant

Idaho Department of Labor
07.2020 - 05.2021

Substitute Teacher, K-12

West Ada School District
11.2019 - 03.2020

Teacher

The Village Charter School
08.2019 - 11.2019

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Caldwell School District
01.2019 - 04.2019

Teacher

Dickinson High School
07.2017 - 11.2018

Teacher

Wisdom High School
11.2016 - 06.2017

Teacher

Whitaker Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - Teaching

Western Oregon University

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Oklahoma State University

Coursework - Professional Writing

Cameron University
  • Initial Teaching License, 07/2015, ELA K-12, Secondary
  • Certified Teaching License Texas, 05/2017, ELA 7-12, Secondary
  • Idaho Education Certification, 2019, ELA 6-12, Secondary
  • OSPI Teaching License, 2021, ELA 6-12 Secondary, Social Studies 6-12 Secondary
Donald Boles