I am a charismatic and dependable Teacher with 6 years of experience delivering educational instruction to various levels of learners. I am committed to providing students with support for their academic and career goals, instilling them with a love of learning and encouraging cooperative teamwork. I am adept in communication and problem solving skills. My main classroom emphasis is relationship building as I wish to pour into my students as much as my teachers have poured into me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Heights High School/USD 259
Wichita, KS
08.2022 - Current
Participated in professional development training such as AVID and Restorative Practice related to teaching methods and relationship building.
Increased reading levels of lower level students through intentional Literacy Intervention.
Collaborated with co-teachers and paraprofessionals to increase literacy levels for students with IEPs.
Created and implemented original curriculum for Film Studies elective classes.
Monitored hallways during lunchtime and enforced school rules, policies, and procedures.
Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Teacher/Coach
Ruskin High School/Hickman Mills School District
Kansas City, MO
08.2019 - 05.2022
Piloted educational platform (StudySync) within Freshman classrooms
Wrote and developed curriculum that align with Missouri teaching standards
Developed and implemented benchmarks and scrimmages used throughout district
Improved student performance on iReady Reading Diagnostic testing by average of 2 grade levels per student over course of each of last 3 school years
Consistently achieved personal growth targets set by my district and administrators
Increased district administered benchmark test scores by an average of 88% over course of last 3 school years
Helped tutor sophomore students in preparation for their Missouri End-Of-Course standardized test
Guided 14 Freshman to scholarships via essay contests through KC Scholars program
Aided Junior and Senior students in gaining acceptance to off campus programming, allowing them to gain Market Value Assets to be used when graduating High School
Teacher/Coach
Mill Valley High School/DeSoto School District
Shawnee, KS
08.2018 - 07.2019
StudySync
Collaborated with other teachers to develop scope and sequencing for Freshman and Junior English classes
Completed district mentorship program
Analyzed data and developed scaffolded lesson plans for both struggling and exceptional students
Presented classroom data to administration as well as other teachers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
12-2017
Associate of Science - Education
McPherson College
McPherson, Kansas
05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - English as a Second Language Education
Newman University
Wichita, KS
Skills
Experience working with Special Education students
Student Engagement
Course Planning
Curriculum Development
Intervention Support
Positive Learning Environment
Classroom Management
IEP Compliance
Relationship Building
Leadership and Inspiration
Affiliations
6 years coaching football and wrestling
1/2 season of interim head coaching experience for wrestling at the high school level
2 year head middle school wrestling coach
Sportsman
Accomplishments
Involved in Bill Snyder's Leadership program at Kansas State University
Collegiate football player at McPherson College
Junior Varsity Head Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator
Special Teams Coordinator at the varsity level
Certification
Certified in English Language Arts
Professional Teaching License (KS)
ESOL Endorsed Teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Heights High School/USD 259
08.2022 - Current
Teacher/Coach
Ruskin High School/Hickman Mills School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
Teacher/Coach
Mill Valley High School/DeSoto School District
08.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kansas State University
Associate of Science - Education
McPherson College
Some College (No Degree) - English as a Second Language Education
Newman University
Certified in English Language Arts
Professional Teaching License (KS)
ESOL Endorsed Teacher
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