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Francis Aufmuth

St. Louis

Summary

Accomplished park ranger and educator with a strong record of success in program development, historical interpretation, and team leadership. While at Gateway Arch National Park, I spearheaded the creation of new educational programs that fostered visitor engagement and critical thinking. My work as a teacher and team leader with the Affton School District earned me a "Teacher of the Month" award, and I was honored with an Individual Star Award for my service with the National Park Service.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Affton School District
08.1999 - Current
  • Developed and delivered dynamic, technology-enhanced U.S. History lessons that engaged 85-100 students per term
  • Spearheaded district curriculum development and led a team of six as Social Studies Department Head
  • Founded Track and Field Team and played a key role in establishing a county-wide intramural sports program
  • Recognized for seamlessly integrating current events into the curriculum, fostering critical thinking and community involvement
  • Maintained meticulous student records, including attendance and performance
  • Nominated for Rogers Middle School Teacher of the Year
  • Awarded March 2023 Teacher of the Month

Seasonal Park Guide Interpretation

National Park Service
06.1990 - Current
  • Worked at a variety of fixed stations including the information

desk, Museum entrance, and top of the Arch observation deck

  • Assisted the public in planning visits to and recommended activities in the area and other areas of interest suggesting brochures, books, and other materials in response to visitor inquiries
  • Kept information desk orderly, stocking information desk with

brochures and visitor handouts

  • Provided services and support to security operations through

resource protection in the museum, leg of the Arch and

security checkpoint“

  • Delivered resource protection through prescribed talks and

demonstrations

  • Worked with park lost and found helping visitors reclaim lost

personal items and getting case numbers for found items

  • Handled responsibilities observing, being aware of and

reporting to appropriate staff and officials, park conditions and

visitor behavior concerns and responses to park facilities,

programs and activities

  • Informed visitors of potential safety hazards and provided

directions and routes of travel through the park, of the Visitor

Center and Arch Grounds

  • Developed and conducted a variety of programs including: a running tour, and "Coffee with a Ranger." Which was adopted and continued by permanent and seasonal staff
  • Excelled with living history programs including, Regent and Antebellum period dancing, Colonial musket and cannon firing demonstrations
  • Awarded Individual Star Award with cash bonus for safe evacuation of over 200 park visitors from the top of the Arch


Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
05-2002

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
12-1993

Skills

  • Historical analysis
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Event Planning
  • Logistics
  • Emergency Response and First Aid
  • Community Outreach
  • Adaptability and Innovation
  • Team leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Public Speaking

Certification

  • Missouri Teacher Certification: Career CPS grades 7-12
  • ECSI-AAOS Wilderness First Aid
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR and AED


Timeline

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Affton School District
08.1999 - Current

Seasonal Park Guide Interpretation

National Park Service
06.1990 - Current

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Saint Louis University
Francis Aufmuth