Owen Whetstone
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic Michigan State University graduate with strong communication and interpersonal skills seeks a career in education. Since January 2024, I have been substitute teaching in 7 Lansing area school districts with K-12 experience including special education. I am blessed to have found my true calling and passion in education and to the classroom. There is nothing I’d rather be doing professionally. I am currently in the Michigan Alternative Route Program and will have my Interim Teaching Certificate for the 2024-2025 school year.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
EduStaff
01.2024 - Current
- Substitute teaching in 7 different school districts including Grand Ledge, Holt, Lansing, Mason, Okemos, St. Johns and Waverly.
- Follow K-12 plans left by classroom teacher to continue education and reinforce core concepts.
- Develop skills for teaching and making positive impacts on student learning and lives.
- Teach core classes and oversee various special education classrooms.
- Learn teaching tactics/approaches to support student environments and maintain routine consistency.
- Promote emotional well-being and academic growth for all students in a safe place.
- Work independently with students when possible to ensure comprehension of information.
- Establish the importance of being a positive figure/role model for students.
Multimedia Journalist
The Basketball League (TBL)
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed preview/recap game articles and editorials on the league and different teams, all posted online.
- Conducted standup interviews with 50+ coaches, players, team market owners to post on various social media outlets.
- Created sponsorship packages for potential TBL TV sponsors.
- Planned and led live interviews and commentary broadcast on TBL TV and took part in several 'TBL News: The Pod' episodes for Spotify.
Leasing Agent/Marketing Specialist
Victory On Abbot
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Toured prospective residents and conducted extensive face-to-face communications to sell/brand property and close agreements.
- Conducted tenant consultation on various services.
- Managed social media, outreach activities, community events and promotion.
- Built relationships and created partnerships with local businesses.
- Crafted graphic design for flyers and online posts.
Marketing Intern for Director of Operations
Lansing Pharaohs (TBL)
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Interviewed players and coaches and wrote game recaps, as well as media editorials and press releases.
- Established and led a team outreach program that visited schools, churches and food banks.
- Coordinated game-day operations such as anthem singers and halftime performers, press invitations, free tickets to underprivileged youth and community theme nights.
- Co-managed social media accounts.
- Promoted to Director of Operations 1 prior to the 2023 season unfortunately being cancelled.
Public Relations Intern
Seminole Sports
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed Instagram and Facebook posts and pages, tracked insights on analytics, and created a daily posting schedule.
- Wrote press releases, pitched story ideas to reporters, and created mass email marketing campaigns.
- Recorded interviews with players and coaches
- Group member that organized, marketed, and held Seminole Sport's first All-Star Softball game.
Level 3 Student Supervisor
MSU Residence Education & Housing Services
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Sweep/mop floors, wipe down surfaces, change trash bags, change compactors, do maintenance work in residents' rooms
- Paint rooms, move furniture, clean out rooms during move-out, prep classrooms, clean bathrooms, and and vacuum
- Developed strong relationships with students, promoting trust and open dialogue about their needs and concerns.
- Mentored new student employees, sharing best practices and providing guidance for success in the role.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications; Advertising Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2022
Diploma -
DeWitt High School
DeWitt, MI06.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior Management
- Organizational abilities
- Creative and critical thinker
- Empathetic
Accomplishments
- National Society of Leadership and Success | Michigan State University 2020-2022
- The Basketball League 2023 Intern of the Year
- Student Employee Scholar Award from MSU Residence Education & Housing Services | February 2022
- Certificate of Excellence in Social Media & Public Relations. from Seminole Sports | August 2021
- Outstanding Teammate Award from Michigan High School Athletic Association | May 2018
- Teaching assistant for 'Intro to Public Relations' at Michigan State University | Fall 2018
References
- Trenton Korver, Waverly East Intermediate/Teacher, 608-436-7195
- Evelyn Magley, The Basketball League/CEO, 941-685-6859
- Nick Schupak, The Basketball League/CMO, 917-620-8004
- Josey Young, Victory Apartments/Office Manager, 941-685-6859
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
EduStaff
01.2024 - Current
Multimedia Journalist
The Basketball League (TBL)
02.2023 - 02.2024
Leasing Agent/Marketing Specialist
Victory On Abbot
02.2023 - 11.2023
Marketing Intern for Director of Operations
Lansing Pharaohs (TBL)
01.2022 - 08.2022
Level 3 Student Supervisor
MSU Residence Education & Housing Services
09.2021 - 05.2022
Public Relations Intern
Seminole Sports
05.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications; Advertising Management
Michigan State University
Diploma -
DeWitt High School
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