Nolan Stearns
Janesville
Summary
Dynamic educator and varsity head coach with four years of experience in curriculum design, instructional delivery, and athletic leadership. Expertise in training, mentoring, and motivating diverse groups to achieve measurable outcomes in academic and athletic settings. Proficient in instructional design, corporate training, and performance management, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, fostering resilience, and driving growth. Committed to leveraging skills in learning and development, instructional design, and organizational leadership to enhance employee engagement and contribute to overall business success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Janesville School District
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations, ensuring targeted feedback for improvement.
- Analyzed educational data to drive curriculum adjustments and improve overall academic outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum that meets diverse student needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promote teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and foster community involvement in education.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Head Golf Coach
Janesville School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athletes' performance and skills.
- Led team strategy sessions to analyze competition and improve match tactics.
- Mentored junior coaches, fostering professional growth and coaching effectiveness.
- Evaluated player performance through data analysis, driving targeted improvement plans.
- Organized and managed competitions, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- Cultivated strong relationships with players, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship values.
- Improved team performance by implementing consistent training sessions and skill development exercises.
- Coordinated off-season training programs to maintain player fitness levels and improve overall performance during competition seasons.
- Organized and led fundraising events to support the golf program''s financial needs.
Professional Development Facilitator
Janesville School District
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and delivered professional development workshops tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated collaborative sessions to enhance educator skills and instructional methods.
- Developed training materials using best practices in adult learning principles.
- Assessed participant feedback to refine program content and delivery approaches.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to align professional development initiatives with organizational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Broadfield Social Studies Licensure, Sociology
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University
Janesville, WI05.2017
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI01.2015
Skills
- Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
- Development of training programs
- Skilled in learning management systems
- Data-driven instruction
- Public speaking expertise
- Project management expertise
- Technology integration expertise
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, surpassing district approved goal, passing 70% of my students with at least a 70% grade in the class.
- Recognized with a Janesville Board of Education Commendation for surpassing global pass rates for AP World History.
- Organized an educational travel experience to Europe for 35 students for 10 days.
Timeline
Teacher
Janesville School District
08.2022 - Current
Head Golf Coach
Janesville School District
08.2022 - Current
Professional Development Facilitator
Janesville School District
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Blackhawk Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Education - Broadfield Social Studies Licensure, Sociology
University of Wisconsin Whitewater