Kinnon Rockness
Summary
Motivated and experienced substitute teacher with a passion for educating, building relationships, and creating opportunities for young learners. Committed to developing and cultivating a positive classroom environment where students feel confident and optimistic about learning. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Mooresville Graded School District
10.2023 - Current
- Effectively taught and managed a classroom of kindergarten students by utilizing various teaching methods and learning styles.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into lessons.
- Collaborated with a team of kindergarten teachers to create lesson plans and teaching strategies during bi-weekly PLC meetings.
- Cultivated a classroom community based on values of mutual kindness, respect, safety, and trust.
Hostess
Epic Chophouse
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Assisted customers over the phone by answering questions, managing reservations, etc.
- Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by cleaning and resetting tables after guest departure.
Hockey Workers' Coordinator
Wheaton College Athletics Department
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Effectively organized, managed and delegated roles to student workers during sporting events.
- Ensured productivity through training and equipping student workers in necessary skillsets (i.e. running scoreboards, managing ticket sales.)
- Collaborated with hockey coaches, captains and athletic directors to plan and structure hockey events.
- Responsible for collecting, recording and turning in all earnings from ticket sales.
Camp Counselor
Kanakuk Kamps, Inc
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading activities, teaching lessons, and making each camper feel valued.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all children.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Coached gymnastics classes during sports clinic sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL05.2023
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Literacy development
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom Management
- Organizational abilities
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Mooresville Graded School District
10.2023 - Current
Hostess
Epic Chophouse
05.2023 - 10.2023
Hockey Workers' Coordinator
Wheaton College Athletics Department
10.2021 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
Kanakuk Kamps, Inc
05.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
Wheaton College
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