Riley Lentz
Kalamazoo
Summary
I am a dedicated educator seeking to use my classroom experience and leadership opportunities to gain employment as a school administrator. My experiences have taught me skills in team member collaboration, family communication, technology implementation, goal setting, gathering data, and encouraging innovation. I seek to work with families, students, staff, and teachers to establish a positive learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Assistant Junior Varsity Tennis Coach
Mattawan Consolidated Schools
Mattawan, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitate afterschool practices during the fall and spring seasons.
- Organize matches between surrounding school districts.
- Teach tennis skills to new and experienced players.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Mattawan Consolidated Schools
Mattawan, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented program of study to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Established and maintained standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve functional learning atmosphere in classroom.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Cultivated and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
- Guided learning process toward achievement of social studies curriculum goals and established clear objectives for lessons, assignments and projects.
6th Grade Writing Teacher (Part Time)
Gull Lake Community Schools
Richland, MI
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership K-12 Principal
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education 6th-8th Social Studies
Hope College
Holland, MI05-2020
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student records management
- Student instruction
- Student advising
- Curriculum implementation
- Faculty collaboration
- Multimedia presentations
- Technology implementation
- Instructional technology
- Project-based learning
Timeline
High School Assistant Junior Varsity Tennis Coach
Mattawan Consolidated Schools
08.2021 - Current
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Mattawan Consolidated Schools
01.2021 - Current
6th Grade Writing Teacher (Part Time)
Gull Lake Community Schools
08.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership K-12 Principal
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education 6th-8th Social Studies
Hope College