Mason Hiemstra
Alliance,Nebraska
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher/Health Educator
Black Hills Christian Academy
Spearfish, SD (On-Site)
08.2023 - Current
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Alliance Public Schools
Alliance, NE
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Alliance Public Schools
Alliance, NE (On-Site)
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD12.2025
High School Diploma -
Alliance High School
Alliance, NE05.2019
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Certified Coach
- Educational Strategies
- Class Lectures
- Exercise Strategies
- Health Education
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Sportsmanship Promotion
Accomplishments
- Was a college basketball player for three years
- Played two years at Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska
- Played one year at Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher/Health Educator
Black Hills Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Alliance Public Schools
11.2022 - 02.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Alliance Public Schools
09.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Black Hills State University
High School Diploma -
Alliance High School