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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
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
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
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, MI
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education 6th-8th Social Studies

Hope College
Holland, MI
05-2020

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
Riley Lentz