Preston Strong
Columbia,Missouri
Summary
Caring teacher and coach. I have spent the majority of my adult life mentoring young minds of all ages. Building relationships with families is strengths I feel pertains to this job All of my previous work has led me to this position that is a match made. I want all of my students to reach their full potential wether that is on the court, field , and the classroom. The biggest strength of mine is that I am able to adapt to any student or situation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Spartan Academy/Mo Options Teacher
Battle High School
Columbia, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Graduated 31 seniors students who began the school year with below 8 credits in the 22-23 school year
- 28 Junior and senior students secured jobs during in the 22-23 school year.
- 12 senior students who began the year below 8 credits have graduated early in the 23-24 school year.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Teen/Athletic Director
Boys and Girls Club
Columbia, Missouri
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Managed a teen program with over 100 members.
- Developed men's and women's groups that met weekly to discuss social issues.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Ran the government funded program OJP that required staff members to meet with 5 separate kids a week to discuss their daily life and future plans.
- Set up parent engagement meetings and parties.
- Actively sought out sponsorships from businesses or organizations in order to increase funding opportunities.
- Managed a homework help group for students.
- During Covid managed and facilitated a day school program for teens
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO05-2024
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Effective Listening
- Program Development
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Flexible and Adaptive
Affiliations
- Battle Mens Basketball Coach
Accomplishments
- Boys and Girls Club Staff of the Year
- Battle High School Teacher of the Month
Timeline
Spartan Academy/Mo Options Teacher
Battle High School
08.2022 - Current
Teen/Athletic Director
Boys and Girls Club
08.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Lincoln University
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