john bastin
Portage,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at River Forest Middle School, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Skilled in fostering teamwork and discipline, I effectively implemented strategies that enhanced player performance and promoted a positive learning environment. Committed to mentoring and developing both students and fellow coaches.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
River Forest Middle School
Hobart, IN
09.2022 - 10.2024
Middle School Football Coach
River Forest Middle School
Hobart, IN
08.2020 - 10.2024
- Assisted in planning and executing practice sessions to enhance team skills.
- Developed and implemented drills to improve player performance and teamwork.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team environment promoting sportsmanship.
- Evaluated player progress, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with other coaches to strategize game plans and tactics.
- Maintained equipment and facilities ensuring a safe training environment.
- Encouraged personal development by mentoring student-athletes on discipline and commitment.
- Recruited and managed a dedicated team of assistant coaches, providing ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance their coaching skills.
Middle School Head Wrestling Coach
River Forest Middle School
Hobart, IN
01.2021 - 01.2024
Electrician
Gershheimer Glass
Chicago Heights, IL
01.1990 - 01.2012
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using advanced testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
- Collaborated with contractors to plan and execute wiring installations for new constructions.
- Managed inventory of electrical supplies, ensuring timely procurement and availability on job sites.
- Trained junior electricians on best practices for electrical installation and safety protocols.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
Education
Math Science
Thomas Edison High School
Lake Station, IN06.1988
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Group instruction
- Behavior modeling
- Safety awareness
- Disciplinary procedures
- Discipline
- Student tutoring
- Organizational growth
- Health and safety
- Reporting and documenting
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Enforcing classroom rules
- Teaching life skills
- Problem-solving
- Team building
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
River Forest Middle School
09.2022 - 10.2024
Middle School Head Wrestling Coach
River Forest Middle School
01.2021 - 01.2024
Middle School Football Coach
River Forest Middle School
08.2020 - 10.2024
Electrician
Gershheimer Glass
01.1990 - 01.2012
Math Science
Thomas Edison High School