RYAN EMKEN
Millstone
Summary
Person who pays attention to details and is great at communicating and managing projects. Proven ability to handle many tasks well and quickly in fast-paced settings. Recognized for taking the initiative to find and fix problems, with an emphasis on improving processes and helping the team reach its goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forsgate Country Club
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional service to members and guests, ensuring their needs were met promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with various departments, including food and beverage, golf, and aquatics, to ensure that the members were satisfied.
- Supported the food and beverage team by managing reservations, taking orders, and ensuring dining areas met service standards.
- Consistently received positive feedback from members for delivering personalized service and building a lasting relationship
Substitute Teacher
Millstone Township Elementary School
Millstone, NJ
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
STUDENT TEACHING
Pickering Valley Elementary School
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Supported the lead teacher in the planning and the implementation of lessons for a diverse group of fourth-grade students, assuming full classroom responsibilities midway through the semester.
- Created and implemented flexible lesson plans applying a vary of instructional strategies to address different learning needs.
- Created and maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration
- Held regular assessments using various tools and activities to effectively assess student learning outcomes.
CAMP COUNSELOR
FROGBRIDGE DAY CAMP
Millstone Township, New Jersey
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behavior from campers.
- Showed leadership skills by motivating campers to participate in team-building activities.
- Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the kids.
- Took responsibility all day for taking children from day-to-day activities while also managing schedules
DAYCARE TEACHER
GODDARD SCHOOL
Manalapan, New Jersey
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored the classroom environment closely to maintain safety standards at all times.
- Engaged children in hands-on activities to stimulate curiosity and develop problem-solving skills.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered respect for all individuals.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and families to ensure students received quality care and instruction
- Cultivating meaningful relationships with families by providing feedback on their child’s progress regularly
- Attended to children’s basic needs by feeding them dressing them, and changing diapers
Education
Bachelors Of Science (B.S.) - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
West Chester, PA05.2025
High School - undefined
Allentown High School
Allentown, New Jersey01.2021
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Empathy
- Attention to detail
- Organization Skills
- Team Leadership
- Decision-making Skills
- Problem Solving
- Classroom Management
- Positive engagement
- Relationship building
Certification
- CPR
- Anticipated Teaching Certification in grades Prek-4 in Pennsylvania
- Anticipated Teaching certification in New Jersey grades K-6
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Millstone Township Elementary School
05.2025 - 06.2025
STUDENT TEACHING
Pickering Valley Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Forsgate Country Club
05.2024 - Current
CAMP COUNSELOR
FROGBRIDGE DAY CAMP
06.2023 - 08.2023
DAYCARE TEACHER
GODDARD SCHOOL
04.2021 - 08.2023
High School - undefined
Allentown High School
Bachelors Of Science (B.S.) - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY