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Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Physical Education TeacherBasketball CoachWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteOpen to relocation: Yes
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Roderick Bell
Grayslake,Illinois
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Summary
Innovative Physical Education instructor recently graduated. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs and maximize learning using various methods. Committed to the growth and success of students in physical activity, health, and encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Passionate to provide and support through learning opportunities geared towards the entire person. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Assistant
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated community-building events, enhancing resident engagement and fostering a supportive environment.
- Provided conflict resolution support, promoting harmony within diverse resident populations.
- Assisted in developing educational programs, encouraging personal growth and academic success among residents.
- Served a floor of males to provide leadership through crisis response, community programming and development, spiritual care, and peer support RAs are
- Campus community culture shapers by promoting the holistic wellbeing of students across campus through various methods including meaningful collaborations, connection to resources, front desk, etc.
(LITT) Leader in Training Trainer
Camp Beechpoint
Allegan, Michigan
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Engaged & connected with teens in daily life, in service activities as well as recreational activities
- Guided and ensured teens were aware and reflecting on their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health
- Facilitated small and large group discussions
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
Substitute Teacher
Grayslake Community High School District 127
Grayslake, Illinois
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom environments to promote positive behavior and engagement.
- Engaged students in meaningful conversation and reflection
- Collaborated with teachers to support instructional goals and student progress.
Life Sports Camp Coach
Living Water Assembly of God
Grayslake, Illinois
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Creating and facilitating various sports lessons with kids from ages 5-14
- Implemented Bible lessons during break time
- Developed engaging training programs to enhance athletic skills and teamwork among campers.
- Instructed diverse groups in various sports techniques, fostering skill development and confidence.
- Mentored junior coaches, sharing best practices and facilitating professional growth within the team.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for all participants during camp activities.
Student Worker/Instructional Assistant
CLC Personal Enrichment
Grayslake, Illinois
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Assisted in planning and organizing personal enrichment workshops for diverse audiences.
- Engaged campers in educational and recreational programs, enhancing social skills and teamwork while monitoring camper behavior.
- Collaborated with STEAM teachers to develop inclusive programming that catered to varied interests
- Promoted camps at collaboration events, camp fairs, social media, email, etc. as well as leading our parent communication
Volunteer Leader
Living Water Assembly of God Youth & Kids Ministry
Grayslake, Illinois
08.2022 - Current
Head Dorm Desk Manager
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, Illinois
01.2024 - 05.2024
Part Marker
LaserPrecision
Libertyville, Illinois
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Received metal parts with blueprints. Then determined the assigned number that would be stamped into each part and where on the part. After getting the first part checked by two others I would stamp all the other parts.
Truck Loading & Unloading
FedEx
Grayslake, Illinois
06.2021 - 07.2021
Warehouse Associate
ManPower/Abbott
Gurnee, Illinois
12.2020 - 12.2020
- For twelve hours we would rotate every hour between three stations constructing thousands of covid tests and packages.
Associate
Wendy’s
Round Lake, Illinois
06.2020 - 12.2020
Store Worker
Navy Exchange
Virginia Beach, Virginia
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted customers and other associates with various problems while organizing products and carts. Also, moved boxes and crates, as well as threw trash out and baled cardboard after loading and unloading trucks.
Front Desk Clerk Internship
Navy Lodge
Yokosuka, Japan
10.2018 - 06.2019
Internship
Teen Center
Gurnee, Illinois
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Checking out food and games to kids while also interacting with them
Youth Basketball Coaching
Yokosuka, Japan
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Helped train younger kids (grades 5th-8th) during the second session. I would help the older kids in the first session whenever I was injured.
Assistant & JV Coach Assistant
Varsity Basketball
Palos Heights, Illinois
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in player development by analyzing performance metrics, engaging in drills, and reviewing plays & film with players
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Mentored junior assistants in daily tasks and responsibilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, Illinois05-2026
Associate of Arts - Education
College of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois05-2023
Majored in Communications
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, Virginia2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Nile C. Kinnick High School
Yokosuka, Japan01-2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, Illinois01-2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- TBRI trained & Safety-Care Specialist
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Student engagement
- Differentiation
- Teachable/Fast Learner
- Problem-solving
- Mentoring & developing youth
- Diverse cultural experience
Certification
- Physical Education K-12
- Health Education (Expected by 08/2026)
- Secondary Math Education (Expected by 08/2026)
- Driver's Education (Expected by 08/2027)
Timeline
(LITT) Leader in Training Trainer
Camp Beechpoint
05.2025 - 08.2025
Resident Assistant
Trinity Christian College
08.2024 - Current
Head Dorm Desk Manager
Trinity Christian College
01.2024 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Grayslake Community High School District 127
10.2023 - 05.2025
Assistant & JV Coach Assistant
Varsity Basketball
10.2023 - Current
Volunteer Leader
Living Water Assembly of God Youth & Kids Ministry
08.2022 - Current
Life Sports Camp Coach
Living Water Assembly of God
06.2022 - 06.2023
Student Worker/Instructional Assistant
CLC Personal Enrichment
12.2021 - 08.2024
Part Marker
LaserPrecision
06.2021 - 11.2021
Truck Loading & Unloading
FedEx
06.2021 - 07.2021
Warehouse Associate
ManPower/Abbott
12.2020 - 12.2020
Associate
Wendy’s
06.2020 - 12.2020
Store Worker
Navy Exchange
09.2019 - 05.2020
Front Desk Clerk Internship
Navy Lodge
10.2018 - 06.2019
Youth Basketball Coaching
03.2018 - 06.2019
Internship
Teen Center
05.2015 - 08.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Nile C. Kinnick High School
High School Diploma - undefined
Warren Township High School
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Trinity Christian College
Associate of Arts - Education
College of Lake County
Majored in Communications
Virginia Wesleyan University
Other Experiences
- Resident Assistant - Trinity Christian College Since 2024
- Youth Leader - Living Waters Grayslake AG - Since 2022
- Youth Basketball Coaching - 2018-19
- Warren Township Teen Center Intern - 2015