Nicholas Anderson
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
I believe that education has to start with relationships. Students will be more likely to work with a person they feel cares about them. With this belief I also think coaching is important because it allows more time to build relationships outside the classroom and it allows for the possibility to affect more students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Establish, model, and reinforce classroom norms that empower students to self-advocate, treat each other with respect; cultivate a classroom environment focused on empathy and collaboration
- Meet intentionally and continuously with supervisors, colleagues, co-teachers, counselors, social workers, and deans to support students' ultimate success and social emotional well-being
- Communicate regularly with guardians and families via email, Talking Points, Zoom, or phone to provide clear lines of communication and updates on classroom and individual progress
- Develop, deliver, and differentiate Curriculum for PE
- Collaborate routinely with co-teachers to align curriculum in accordance with Michigan State Standards and Department Team Goals
- Researched, vetted, and ultimately selected an appropriate primary curriculum for Strength Training
High School English Teacher
Rockford Freshman Center
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Long term substitute
- Quickly built relationships with students
- Built original lesson plans
- Encouraged students to express themselves in multiple ways.
- Engaged in building and English department PLC process.
World Studies Student Teacher
Rockford Freshman Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Led class discussions using Socratic Method.
- Personalized individual educational plans for students.
- Had 1-on-1 conversations to learn about the lives of each of my 120 students.
- Accommodated student workload to encourage a balanced life.
6-8 Social Studies and English Teacher's Assistant
Shawmut Hills Academy
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Embedded movement into lessons to keep student engagement high.
- Facilitated small and large group dialogic instruction to encourage student talk.
- Formatively assessed students progress toward daily success criteria.
- Determined and communicated daily learning targets to students.
- Encourage active learning by using total participation techniques.
Allendale Freshman Football Assistant Coach
Allendale High School
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with other coaches about the best course of action to benefit each athlete individually.
- Promoted an environment that allowed kids to learn necessary skills to succeed.
Education
2013-2015
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MIBachelor of Science - Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2020
Skills
- Individualized support
- Positive reinforcement
- Student- center learning
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solver
- Creative questioning
Certification
- Michigan Teaching Certificate in Secondary Social Studies- RX
- Michigan Teaching Certificate in Secondary English- BA
- Willing to consider PE on emergency certification
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
08.2021 - Current
High School English Teacher
Rockford Freshman Center
02.2021 - 06.2021
World Studies Student Teacher
Rockford Freshman Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
6-8 Social Studies and English Teacher's Assistant
Shawmut Hills Academy
08.2019 - 12.2019
Allendale Freshman Football Assistant Coach
Allendale High School
06.2015 - 10.2018
2013-2015
Grand Rapids Community College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Valley State University
Community Involvement
- Coach Youth Football Clinics
- Umpired Little League Baseball
- Made a served Pancakes
For Allendale Football
- Mentored Young Athletes
- Split and Stacked wood for
the elderly
References
Steve Zimmerer
- (330)564-7817
John Barnett
- (703)403-0518
Andrew Lewis
- (269)861-9908
Community Involvement
- Coach Youth Football Clinics
- Umpired Little League Baseball
- Made a served Pancakes
For Allendale Football
- Mentored Young Athletes
- Split and Stacked wood for
the elderly
References
Steve Zimmerer
- (330)564-7817
John Barnett
- (703)403-0518
Andrew Lewis
- (269)861-9908