Joshua Timms
Ames,IA
Summary
I believe that knowledge and passion are the key to success. My goal as an educator is to always try my best to have my students learning and moving forward to be the best versions of themselves. I want to create engaging school years that inspire students to go on and achieve things that they would never have thought possible.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Ames Community School District
Ames, IA
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student comprehension and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Staff Member
Boys and Girls Club of Story County
Ames, IA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Created organized experiences to broaden the horizons of club members including but not limited to healthy eating with cooking club, promoting activity with sports club.
- Creating engaging experiences to practice math and reading to bridge the students skills over the summer leading to higher content knowledge retention.
Shift Leader and Lifeguard
Ames Parks and Recreation
Ames, IA
04.2014 - 08.2021
- Ensure community safety by understanding and adhering to Red cross guidelines.
- Maintaining vigilance in a high pressure environment.
- Helping communicate water safety and pool regulations to ensure a safe experience for community members.
Aquatics Instructor
Camp Adventure Youth Services
Cedar Falls, IA
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Provide high quality swim lessons for families on military bases overseas.
- Due to my higher certifications, providing swim qualification training to marine corps members and naval corpsmen.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2022
Skills
- Classroom Management: 2 time PBIS school champion
- Reading Instruction: LETRS Certified
- Curriculum Review:
- Reading Leadership team 5th grade Representative
- MTSS Team member
- Principal Hiring Team 5th Grade Representative
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Ames Community School District
08.2022 - Current
Staff Member
Boys and Girls Club of Story County
06.2022 - 08.2022
Aquatics Instructor
Camp Adventure Youth Services
11.2017 - 08.2019
Shift Leader and Lifeguard
Ames Parks and Recreation
04.2014 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Northern Iowa