Kassidy Hudson
Aurora,NE
Summary
Motivated Student Teacher with experience in creating engaging lesson plans and delivering instructional lectures. Significant strengths include adaptability to various learning styles, effective communication skills, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and educational staff. Previously impacted student success through innovative teaching methods and consistent classroom management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volleyball Coach
Nebraska One Volleyball Club
Lincoln, NE
01.2025 - Current
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture, promoting teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship among players.
- Coached teams during tournaments and monitored player's performances during matches.
- Organized weekly practices and developed strategies to help athletes reach their goals.
- Implemented conditioning drills designed to increase speed, agility, power and endurance.
- Maintained compliance with all governing body regulations, ensuring ethical conduct and fair play.
- Established open communication channels with players and parents, addressing concerns and providing program updates.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Led warm-up, training, and cool-down sessions, focusing on skill improvement, strategy, and injury prevention.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Acted as a mentor to players, providing guidance on academic, athletic, and personal development.
- Monitored the physical condition of each athlete throughout the season.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Mentored players one-on-one on techniques to boost confidence.
- Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
- Collaborated with other staff members in developing a comprehensive program for student-athletes.
Waitress
Screamer's Family Dining
Lincoln, NE
08.2024 - Current
- Provided accurate change for cash transactions using a cash register system.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or POS systems.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Ensured that all customers had an enjoyable dining experience by providing excellent customer service.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Promoted shows and performances through social media and community interaction.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Youth Basketball Referee
Various Tournament Directors
Lincoln, Nebraska
01.2022 - Current
- Encouraged good sportsmanship among teams at all times.
- Provided feedback to players regarding their performance during games.
- Maintained order on the court by addressing any issues or disputes that arose between players or coaches.
- Mediated disputes between coaches, officials and players to reach mutual agreements.
- Called infractions and penalties according to league and basketball gameplay regulations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations on court if they should arise.
- Administered penalties such as technical fouls or disqualifications when appropriate.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with players, referees, coaches, fans and other stakeholders involved in youth basketball programs.
- Conferred with other sporting officials and coaches to provide information, coordinate activities and discuss problems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current basketball rules and officiating techniques.
- Operated time clock and scoreboard during various games.
- Ensured safety of all participants by monitoring courtside behavior from both players and spectators alike.
- Assisted in resolving team disputes or concerns regarding game rules.
Student Teacher
Waverly Middle School
Waverly, Nebraska
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) for students with special educational requirements.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions and field trips.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during lessons.
- Implemented questioning and discussion techniques to encourage student participation and knowledge acquisition.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
Daycare Teacher
Ivy League Child Development
Lincoln, NE
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Guided on social development issues such as sharing, and following directions.
- Observed children to record development.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Youth Basketball Coach
CNBA Supreme
Aurora, Nebraska
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Observed consistent program of stretching and proper conditioning in effort to reduce injuries.
- Assessed players' skills and abilities in order to create balanced teams.
- Coordinated and executed strategic game plans to secure wins in competitive environments.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Developed practice plans, drills and exercises designed to improve player performance.
- Fostered a positive team environment, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Ran drills and practices to help children to develop and improve sports skills.
- Conducted regular team meetings to set goals, review progress, and address concerns.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed strategic game plans utilizing fundamental sport knowledge combined with team member skill sets and competition data.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education And Human Sciences
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE08-2025
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning strategies
- Collaborative learning
Affiliations
- Indoor and Sand Volleyball Leagues
- Bible Study
- Personal Fitness
Certification
- Will be earning Teaching Certificate by August of 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
Nebraska One Volleyball Club
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Waverly Middle School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Waitress
Screamer's Family Dining
08.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Ivy League Child Development
09.2022 - 08.2024
Youth Basketball Coach
CNBA Supreme
03.2022 - 07.2023
Youth Basketball Referee
Various Tournament Directors
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education And Human Sciences
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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