Drew Kested
STERLING,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in educational support and volunteer work, notably with the Boys and Girls Club of Eau Claire. Excelled in classroom management and student engagement, significantly enhancing learning environments. Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication and instructional support skills, contributing to the successful organization and execution of educational events and programs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
P.r.i.d.e. Associates
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed daily reports and attendance logs.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Volunteer
Boys and Girls Club of Eau Claire
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Teacher's Assistant
Altoona Intermediate School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical And Health Education
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-2026
Skills
- Materials preparation
- Classroom supervision
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Assigning and grading work
- Student engagement
- Instructional support
- Classroom management
- Small group supervision
- Learning support
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
P.r.i.d.e. Associates
10.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Altoona Intermediate School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Boys and Girls Club of Eau Claire
09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physical And Health Education
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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