Samuel Holloway
Park Hills,MO
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in visual arts and passion for fostering creativity in students. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and integrating technology into lessons. Known for collaborative approach and ability to adapt to changing educational needs. Dependable, results-driven, and focused on nurturing artistic talent in supportive learning environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Central R-III School District
08.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one support to a special needs student, assisting with academic tasks and classroom activities.
- Implement individualized education plan (IEP) goals under the guidance of teachers and special education staff.
- Support the student with daily living skills, including mobility, organization, and self-care as needed.
- Adapt classroom materials and instructions to meet the student's unique learning needs.
Art Instructor/Self-Taught Artist
Freelance Artist
01.2009 - Current
- Designed and facilitated engaging painting lessons for groups of 20 students, fostering creativity and skill development in a supportive environment.
- Provided step-by-step demonstrations and individualized instruction, accommodating students of varying skill levels from beginner to advanced.
- Organized class materials and maintained a clean, efficient studio space, ensuring a productive and inspiring learning atmosphere.
MQ-9 Instructor Sensor Operator/Mission Commander
USAF, Creech AFB
05.2019 - 12.2024
- Mission Commander of 7 combat aircraft and crews. Managed $98 million in daily assets while coordinating and scheduling, training, airspace, and other mission needs.
- Managed a team of 45 military personnel, Officers and Enlisted, while conducting combat operations in a designated AOR (Area of Responsibility).
- Helped develop new sensor operators by instructing students in autonomous aircraft through simulation training.
IT Help Desk Technician
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
01.2024 - 08.2024
Program Coordinator/Manager
The City of Farmington Parks Department
09.2023 - 01.2024
Education
BS - Sports Management
American Military University
Charles Town, West Virginia06.2025
Associate in Applied Science - Air and Space Operations Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mineral Area College
05.2019
Skills
- Creative
- Adaptable
- Experimental
- Encouraging
- Organized
- Classroom organization
- Teaching and instruction
- Student advocacy
Certification
- ABCTE Elementary Education Certificate
- Missouri - 1-6 Elementary Education Certified
- Missouri - K-12 Art Education Certified
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Central R-III School District
08.2024 - Current
IT Help Desk Technician
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
01.2024 - 08.2024
Program Coordinator/Manager
The City of Farmington Parks Department
09.2023 - 01.2024
MQ-9 Instructor Sensor Operator/Mission Commander
USAF, Creech AFB
05.2019 - 12.2024
Art Instructor/Self-Taught Artist
Freelance Artist
01.2009 - Current
Associate in Applied Science - Air and Space Operations Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mineral Area College
BS - Sports Management
American Military University