John Peter II Koelsch
Lynchburg,Va
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Civics teacher and 7th Grade Co-Teacher - Math and English
Buckingham County Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented classroom routines and curriculum to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues..
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Online Greeter, Greeter and Usher
New Life Christian Church
07.2020 - Current
- Acted as first point of contact for visitors. Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Displayed friendly, outgoing, and energetic behavior to create warm, atmosphere for guests.
- Answered customer questions and pointed individuals in right directions.
- Fielded complaints and expressed prayer needs, notifying staff and or the prayer team.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
Historical Interpreter American Revolutionary War
Breeds Hill Institute
10.2013 - 07.2018
- Traveled to multiple states - CA, AZ, WA, UT - for historical events.
- Educated groups about key events in history and Revolutionary War Espionage tools/techniques with polished presentations.
- prepared my own mini-curriculum and sharable examples.
- assisted with and or oversaw other colleagues presentations.
Cashier for Cafe
Foothill Family Church
09.2012 - 07.2018
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales, working with the floor team.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions, counting the till before and at the end of the day to maintain.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Parking Lot Attendant
Foothill Family Church
02.2012 - 07.2018
- Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
- Escorted drivers to vehicles and helped load or carry large items.
- Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
- Patrolled parking areas regularly to identify security, safety or vehicle concerns.
Audio Visual Volunteer
Foothill Family Church
02.2012 - 07.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Used a computer program, Songshow, to make sure the scriptures and lyrics were up on screen.
- Identified issues and used the time alloted to solve them, in time to provide an uninterrupted church service.
Colombia missions team support
Foothill Family Church
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
M.A. - Public History
Liberty University
09.2024
M.A. - Education
Liberty University
09.2023
M.A. - History
Liberty University
01.2020
B.A. - History
Azusa Pacific University
01.2016
A.A. - General Studies
Saddleback College
01.2011
Skills
- Data entry proficiency
- Surveillance
- Customer conflict de-escalation
- Front end management
- Effective problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- Emergency response
- Reading comprehension
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Building rapport
Computer program skills
Zearn, Study Island, Apple Pages, Numbers,
Microsoft Word Office Suite, Adobe Photo Suite,
Blackboard, Canvas, R-Technics SongShow Facebook, Instagram
Awards And Fellowships
- Phi Alpha Theta History Fellowship, Alpha-Alpha-Iota, Liberty University
- Phi Alpha Theta History Fellowship, Alpha-Omicron-Tau, Azusa Pacific University
- Deans List, 2014, Azusa Pacific University
- Deans List, 2013, Azusa Pacific University
Job Positions
7th Grade Civics Teacher and 7th Grade Co-Teacher - Math and English, Buckingham County Middle School, 08/01/23, 06/30/24
Volunteer Positions
- Historical Interpreter American Revolutionary War, Breeds Hill Institute, 10/01/13, 07/31/18
- Colombia Missions Team Support, 08/01/16
- Parking Lot Attendant, Foothill Family Church, 02/01/12, 07/31/18
- Audio Visual Volunteer, Foothill Family Church, 02/01/12, 07/31/18
- Cashier for Cafe, Foothill Family Church, 09/01/12, 07/31/18
- Online Greeter, Greeter and Usher, New Life Christian Church Farmville, 07/01/20
State And Federal Education Tests
- Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment, Pass
- Middle School History Subject Praxis, Pass Plus
Accomplishments
- Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment - Pass
- Middle School History Subject Praxis – Pass Plus
- Phi Alpha Theta History Fellowship (Alpha-Alpha-Iota) – Liberty University
- Phi Alpha Theta History Fellowship (Alpha-Omicron-Tau) - Azusa Pacific University
- Deans List 2014 - Azusa Pacific University
- Deans List 2013 - Azusa Pacific University
Timeline
7th Grade Civics teacher and 7th Grade Co-Teacher - Math and English
Buckingham County Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Online Greeter, Greeter and Usher
New Life Christian Church
07.2020 - Current
Colombia missions team support
Foothill Family Church
08.2016 - 09.2016
Historical Interpreter American Revolutionary War
Breeds Hill Institute
10.2013 - 07.2018
Cashier for Cafe
Foothill Family Church
09.2012 - 07.2018
Parking Lot Attendant
Foothill Family Church
02.2012 - 07.2018
Audio Visual Volunteer
Foothill Family Church
02.2012 - 07.2018
M.A. - Education
Liberty University
M.A. - History
Liberty University
B.A. - History
Azusa Pacific University
A.A. - General Studies
Saddleback College
M.A. - Public History
Liberty University
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