Duncan Walker
Grand Blanc
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in teaching and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Assistant
FISH of Grand Blanc
05.2006 - Current
- Set up and deliver Christmas baskets during late December
- Odds and ends jobs that are required/ requested by my 'Boss' aka FISH Chairperson Barb Smith
- Help haul and coordinate different events when I am needed such as Feed the Bus and Back to School event
- Creating food baskets that help the needy in my local community
- Help haul food from food Bank to St
- Setting up computer systems to help speed up cataloging and contacting persons related to FISH
YMCA Camp Counselor
Camp Copneconic
06.2021 - 11.2023
- I worked as a day and overnight camp counselor during the summers at Camp Copneconinc
- I started as a day camp counselor in the summer of 2021
- I then went on to work there as an Outdoor educator during the fall
- I continued to work at the camp as an Outdoor educator in the spring of 2022
- In the summer of 2022, I became a split-day/overnight counselor
- During the fall of 2022, I continued to work as an outdoor educator focusing on High adventure (zip lines, ropes course, climbing wall) activities
- I continued as an Outdoor educator in the spring of 2023, adding a lifeguard certification to my skill list
- The summer of 2023 saw me as a full-time High Adventure instructor and part-time lifeguard
- I ended my stay at Copneconic at the end of November of 2023 working as an Outdoor educator again
- I decided to end my stay at Copneconic to get back into the teaching field
- Some other issues came up during my last summer there that made me reconsider my employment there
Substitute Teacher 6-12
Edustaff
01.2022 - Current
- I have worked in the Kearsley School district as a substitute for 3 years as well as doing my Student teaching in this district. This has led to productive relationships with the administration, staff and students there.
- I have worked in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, and Grand Blanc school districts for the past year. Many students in these districts know me from my time working at Camp Copneconic. This previous relationship has allowed me to interact with students much better as there is a previous bond to help relate to the students better.
- 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.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Repeat Substitute for my old Middle school teachers.
- I have maintained and cultivated relationships with my old middle school teachers, who helped me understand and build relationships with students.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Integrated Science Teaching
U of M Flint
Flint, MI04.2022
Associates - General Studies, Arts, Sciences
Mott Community College
Flint, MI05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Grand Blanc High School
Grand Blanc, MI05.2014
Skills
- Lifeguard- (1 year only)
- Teaching
- Organizational skills
- Program management
- Substitute Teaching
- Relationship building and management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Student engagement
- Activity planning
- Classroom management
- Lesson implementation
- Health and safety
- Lesson planning
- Analytical skills
- Adaptable
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Additional Information
Higher than average computer skills, Able to organize in a neat and timely fashion, Ability to complete tasks quicker than most, Advanced mathematic and scientific skills, Able to emphasize and easily talk with other people, Able to relate and empathize with middle and high-school-age children well, Ability and drive to learn new skills that will help me succeed and progress in the teaching field
Timeline
Substitute Teacher 6-12
Edustaff
01.2022 - Current
YMCA Camp Counselor
Camp Copneconic
06.2021 - 11.2023
Program Assistant
FISH of Grand Blanc
05.2006 - Current
Associates - General Studies, Arts, Sciences
Mott Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Grand Blanc High School
Bachelor's degree - Integrated Science Teaching
U of M Flint
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