Kobe J. Ford
Wichita
Summary
Dedicated and passionate teacher that aims to inspire young student athletes to value education and mastery of skills related to health and physical education. Motivating students to be committed to themselves and support others through respect and a unified love for sports competition. Committed to creating a learning environment that is challenging, engaging, inclusive, and promotes fun alongside the culture of excellence your building strives to exceed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Accepted both short-term and long-term positions in general, special, and interrelated classrooms.
- Mostly worked with Kindergarten - 8th grade students.
- Occasionally received opportunities to work in High School health and physical education classrooms.
Vocal Music Teacher
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
08.2022 - 05.2024
- General Music/Secondary Choral Music
- Kindergarten – 8th Grade Ensembles.
- General Music/Beginning Choir/Guitar Ensemble
- Specials Team Leader 2022-23
- Primary Location (4 Days a Week)
Elementary General Music Teacher
Woodland Health and Fitness Magnet
08.2022 - 05.2024
- General Music
- Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
- General Music/Beginning Choir
- Secondary Location (1 Day a Week)
Front of House Server
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
11.2019 - Current
- Support and assist with customer relations utilizing strong interpersonal skills.
- Collaborate with service, kitchen, and management staff to ensure a high quality product/experience for customers.
- Preferred trainer for incoming front of house and service members to maintain consistency and overall service quality.
Education
Master of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Coaching
Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas05-2025
Bachelor’s of Arts - Elementary/Secondary Music Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas05.2022
Associate’s of Arts - General Business
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, Kansas05.2018
Skills
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Health/Nutrition
- Classroom Management
- Event Coordination
- Relationship Building
- First Aid/CPR
- Computer/Technology
Certification
- PRAXIS: Physical Education Content Knowledge (5091) PURSUING
- PRAXIS: Music Content Knowledge (5113) - PASSED March 18th, 2022
- PLT: Learning and Teaching PreK – 6 - PASSED
- Kansas Professional Teaching Licensure - NO. 7275815591
Honors/Activities
- Certificate of Completion from 3D Institute: Coaching for Sport, spring 2025.
- Volunteer Head Coach for Girls on the Run 5k Program at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet, spring 2024.
- Co-Director of the NW Elementary Area Choir, spring 2023.
- Volunteer Counselor at Camp Mennoscah in Murdock, Kansas, summer 2015 – summer 2022.
- Health and Safety Chair for the Kansas Gamma Chapter: Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Wichita State University, fall 2020.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Vocal Music Teacher
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
08.2022 - 05.2024
Elementary General Music Teacher
Woodland Health and Fitness Magnet
08.2022 - 05.2024
Front of House Server
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
11.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Coaching
Emporia State University
Bachelor’s of Arts - Elementary/Secondary Music Education
Wichita State University
Associate’s of Arts - General Business
Hutchinson Community College
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