Kristopher Kruger
Rogers,AR
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at Episcopal Collegiate School, excelling in client relationship building and project management. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and achieving conference titles through innovative training programs. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining attention to detail, fostering a supportive environment for both students and athletes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring clear communication of project scope and expectations for both parties.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Offered creative problem-solving techniques when faced with unexpected obstacles during the course of a project.
Teacher
Rogers Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
Assistant Football Coach
Rogers Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Promoted a culture of respect within the team by modeling professional behavior both on and off the field.
- Led conditioning programs to improve player endurance and overall fitness levels.
- Developed practice schedules that maximized efficiency while allowing time for rest and recovery periods.
- Analyzed opposing teams'' strategies and devised effective countermeasures for increased success on the field.
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
Teacher
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Football, Basketball, Westling, Coach
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
- Fostered leadership among players, by creating mentorship programs that paired experienced athletes with newcomers.
Head Track and Field Coach
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Assisted athletes in achieving personal bests through tailored training schedules and goal-setting sessions.
- Improved team performance by developing and implementing innovative training programs.
- Negotiated equipment contracts with suppliers that resulted in cost savings for the athletic department without compromising quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete performance statistics, providing valuable data insights which informed future training approaches.
- Served as a mentor to student-athletes, offering guidance and support in balancing their academic and athletic commitments.
- Organized travel arrangements for away meets efficiently while adhering to budget constraints; maximizing athlete comfort during trips without overspending funds allotted for transportation costs.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies through proper warm-up techniques and conditioning exercises, reducing overall injury rates among athletes.
- Conducted regular evaluations of assistant coaches'' effectiveness in their respective roles as part of ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Won conference and State titles by development of the program and the athletes abilities, attitude, and confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas, AR12.2004
Graduate Studies - Biological Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, ARSkills
- Client consultation
- Scheduling
- Client relationship building
- Workload management
- Project management
- Material and equipment procurement
- Quoting and estimating
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Rogers Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2019
Assistant Football Coach
Rogers Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2019
Teacher
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2005 - 06.2013
Football, Basketball, Westling, Coach
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2005 - 06.2013
Head Track and Field Coach
Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2005 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Arkansas
Graduate Studies - Biological Engineering
University of Arkansas