Joshua Shuster
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accommodating [Educator and Executive Function Coach} with expertise in curriculum development, student assessments and student motivation. Self-directed professional skillful in identifying curriculum issues, mentoring teachers and staff, and assisting underachieving students. Excellent communication, organizational and recordkeeping abilities. Firm understanding of pedagogy of teaching and learning through developing, designing and delivering exceptional professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Consultant/Executive Function Coach
Chicago Family Tutor
09.2022 - Current
- Provided recommendations for modification, development or improvement of educational programs as school board member.
- Integrated with educators to create successful teaching aids and instructional materials, assisting learners.
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
Title I Educator/Consultant
CSC Consulting Group
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Youth Soccer Coach
Coerver Soccer
09.2022 - 11.2022
Event Coordinator
Cholita Taqueria
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Organizing, Prepping, Cleaning, Hosting, Expoing Events and Daily Routines
Business Coach/Life Coach/Parent Coach
Indianapolis Business Coach
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Business Coaching, Life Coaching, Accountability Partnership, Parental Guidance
Education/Leadership Consultant/Coach/Owner
Ascension Strategies
11.2016 - 09.2022
- Tier I: Tutor - Math, Science, Spanish, etc
- Tier II: Academic Accountability - Tier I, Study Skills, Coping, Learning Techniques, etc
- Tier III: Life Coaching/House Manager - Tiers I and II, Managing all aspects of YOUR personal and professional life, Professional Development, etc
Behavioral Therapist (RBT)
Access Behavioral Solutions
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: Youth Behavior Center (317-802-7447)
- ABA Therapy
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
Rehab Therapist IV
Larue Carter Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: State Hospital (317-941-4000)
- Recreational Therapy
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Residential Director
Developmental Service Alternatives
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Residential Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (317-477-0093)
- Conducted weekly meetings with consumers and staff to review goals, address issues, and provide support.
- Supervised 16 Staff Members and 3 Team Leads
Education Soccer Coordinator
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: FW Parks District (260-427-6467)
- Supervised 60 Staff Coaches and 10 Team Leads
- Revamped Soccer Program
- Created Volleyball Program
- Managed Soccer Program and Volleyball Program
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Loyola University of Chicago
08-2029
M.Ed - Education - ELL & LBS1
Loyola University of Chicago
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Education-Psychology,Chemistry
Ball State University
12.2013
Skills
- Executive Function Coach
- Program Creation & Implementation
- Student engagement & Test planning
- Functional behavior assessments
- Special education
- Google workspace
- Student program design
- Early childhood education & Higher education
- Behavior intervention plans
- Teaching strategies
- Educational leadership
Interests
- Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 33, Fort Wayne, IN, 2008-2013, Achieved Eagle Rank (2008)
- Varsity Coach, Varsity Team 6033, Fort Wayne, IN, 2011-2013
- Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Member, BSU, 2010-2013, Re-Founding Father (2010-present), Alumnus (2013-Present), Executive Member - Membership Educator (2012)
- National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), High-Altitude Balloon Experiment and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), Clinical Fellowship, 2017-Current
- Ball State University, Miller College of Business Leadership Academy (MLA), Board Member, Black Alumni Council, Board Treasurer
Certification
- Executive Function Coach
- Education Teaching Consultant - Train the Trainer (@CTE)
- Breakthrough Career Coach – (@Zarvos)
- Life Coach (@Transformation Academy)
- REBT Mindset Coach (@Transformation Academy)
Timeline
Education Consultant/Executive Function Coach
Chicago Family Tutor
09.2022 - Current
Title I Educator/Consultant
CSC Consulting Group
09.2022 - Current
Youth Soccer Coach
Coerver Soccer
09.2022 - 11.2022
Event Coordinator
Cholita Taqueria
03.2022 - 09.2022
Business Coach/Life Coach/Parent Coach
Indianapolis Business Coach
10.2019 - 09.2022
Education/Leadership Consultant/Coach/Owner
Ascension Strategies
11.2016 - 09.2022
Behavioral Therapist (RBT)
Access Behavioral Solutions
04.2016 - 10.2016
Rehab Therapist IV
Larue Carter Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2016
Residential Director
Developmental Service Alternatives
05.2014 - 12.2015
Education Soccer Coordinator
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
06.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Education-Psychology,Chemistry
Ball State University
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Loyola University of Chicago
M.Ed - Education - ELL & LBS1
Loyola University of Chicago
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