Drake Holmes
Wichita,KS
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Garden Plain Elementary School
Garden Plain, KS
08.2022 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to teach students about world cultures, religions, and political systems.
- Created activities such as debates and simulations to reinforce learning objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension of material through written tests, oral presentations, and group projects.
- Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
Personal Trainer /Customer Sales Representative
Genesis Health Clubs
Goddard, KS
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
- Sold multiple personal training package options to clients
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Monitored progress of clients during workouts and provided feedback and encouragement.
- Created nutritional plans that support overall health goals of clients.
Student Teaching Intern
Rock Creek Junior/Senior High School
Manhattan, KS
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Student Teaching Intern
Amanda Arnold Elementary School
Manhattan, KS
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supervised children in classroom, on playground and during brief teacher absences.
Secondary Education Practicum Experience
Junction City Middle School
Junction City, KS
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Built relationships with students of all cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Tracked individual student progress and adjusted teaching methods to improve understanding of material.
- Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources.
Elementary Education Practicum Experience
Milford Elementary School
Milford, KS
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Taught seven classes with approximately 90 students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Built relationships with students of all cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
Early Field Experience
Manhattan Freshman Center
Manhattan, KS
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted approximately 40 freshmen students in physical education and weights class
- Observed a variety of different teaching strategies and completed an analysis covering various teaching styles witnessed
- Obtained knowledge of classroom management tactics
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Physical Education & Health
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2022
Skills
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Understands various learning styles
- Classroom management
- Strong Leadership
- Sales closing
- Client Service
- Client Account Management
- Customer Service
- Cold-calling
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation Tactics
- CPR/AED Certified
Affiliations
- Renwick USD 267 Recognition of Excellence Award (Fall, 2022)
- Kansas State University Honors Student (Spring, 2021)
- Milford Elementary School Field Day Assistant (Spring, 2021)
References
- Brad McCormick
- Principal at Cheney Elementary School (Ex Principal at Garden Plain Elementary School)
- School Address: 126 W 5th Ave, Cheney, KS 67025
- School Phone: (316) 542-3137
- Personal Phone: (316) 217-1981
- Dylan Schlote
- Club Manager at Genesis Health Club
- Work Address: 435 N Crowne Dr, Goddard, KS 67052
- Work Phone: (316) 358-6300
- Personal Phone: (620) 366-1077
- Mark Ellner
- Kansas State University/Head of Physical Education Program
- Home Address: 3600 Merced Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
- E-mail: mrellner@ksu.edu
- Phone Number: 785-341-1257
- Elise Wall
- Amanda Arnold Elementary/Physical Education Teacher
- School Address: 1435 Hudson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503
- E-mail: ELISEW@usd383.org
- Phone Number: 785-313-1181
- Colton Leikman
- Junction City Middle School/Physical Education Teacher
- School Address: 700 Wildcat Ln, Junction City, KS 66441
- Email: ColtonLeikam@usd475.org
- School Phone: 785-717-4400
Timeline
Personal Trainer /Customer Sales Representative
Genesis Health Clubs
05.2023 - 08.2023
Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Garden Plain Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Student Teaching Intern
Rock Creek Junior/Senior High School
03.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teaching Intern
Amanda Arnold Elementary School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Secondary Education Practicum Experience
Junction City Middle School
09.2021 - 12.2022
Elementary Education Practicum Experience
Milford Elementary School
02.2021 - 05.2021
Early Field Experience
Manhattan Freshman Center
02.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Physical Education & Health
Kansas State University
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