Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Joshua McClendon

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional interested in diverse career opportunities. Has experience in classroom environments, excelling in student tutoring, and providing classroom support. Proven ability to foster creativity and collaboration while effectively managing diverse learning needs. Skilled in progress monitoring and material preparation, ensuring all students achieve their artistic and academic goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Coach

Open Door Sports
Silver Spring, MD
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to special needs players on performance.
  • Collaborated with other coaches and educators to design instructional plans for practice.
  • Communicated effectively with parents of student-athletes regarding their child's progress in the program.
  • Adapted practice in order to meet individualized player needs.
  • Communicated effectively with "peer buddies" in order to establish expectations for the program
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists in order to ensure player's progress.

Fourth Grade Art Teacher's Assistant

Summer RISE| smART Summer
Silver Spring, MD
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
  • Fostered a culture of respect, creativity, and collaboration among students.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
  • Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' artistic abilities.

Second Grade Teacher's Assistant

Summer RISE| Roscoe Nix Elementary
Silver Spring, MD
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of elementary school equipment and materials. materials.
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
  • Supported the classroom teacher in managing a classroom of students with diverse learning levels and needs.

Education

GED -

Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD
05-2025

Skills

  • Management and Leadership
  • Student tutoring
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Classroom support
  • Stress management
  • Progress monitoring
  • Material preparation
  • Student supervision
  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative teamwork

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Work at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
  • Albert Einstein High School STAGE theater program, Kensington, MD
  • Visual Arts (Painting, Sketching, Ceramics, etc.)

Accomplishments

  • Honor Roll
  • Manager for AEHS STAGE Program
  • Summer Rise Program 2023
  • Summer Rise Program 2024
  • PALS Leadership summit at Georgetown University
  • Global Glimpse Dominican Republic Trip

References

Sarah Albus | Open Door Sports: 

salbus@opendoorsports.org

202-430-6140

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Christina Fowler| smART Summer: 

christina.d.fowler@mcpsmd.net

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Ivette Burgess | smART Summer

christina.d.fowler@mcpsmd.net

Timeline

Fourth Grade Art Teacher's Assistant

Summer RISE| smART Summer
07.2024 - 08.2024

Assistant Coach

Open Door Sports
09.2023 - 05.2025

Second Grade Teacher's Assistant

Summer RISE| Roscoe Nix Elementary
07.2023 - 08.2023

GED -

Albert Einstein High School