Samuel Willodson
Fort Sill,OK
Summary
Husband and father. Experienced educator and organizational leader. Ever eager to learn and to inspire a love of learning in others.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Artillery Officer
United States Army
Fort Sill, OK
04.2019 - Current
- Filled positions including Battery Executive Officer, Battalion Ammunition Officer, Fire Direction Officer, and Platoon Leader
- Directed daily logistical operations for a 100+ personnel organization, including maintenance, supply, field feeding, and transportation
- Developed operational concepts and strategic planning to maximize efficiency and productivity
- Planned and supervised training to increase combat readiness
- Held direct and custodial responsibility for government property
- Managed human resources, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and legal inquiries and investigations
Latin Teacher
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
Stillwater, MN
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Taught four sections of 1st year Latin (8th grade) and one section of 2nd year Latin (9th grade) at a high performing charter school
- Built relationships with 100+ students each school year and ensured all students received personalized feedback and encouragement
- Designed curriculum and coursework both independently and collaboratively, utilizing a diversity of texts and learning methods
- Promoted historical and cultural literacy through reading materials, discussion-based Paideia Seminars, and relevant sources of media
Technology Services Coach
Community Technology Empowerment Project
Minneapolis, MN
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Ran workshops on computer skills for employment seekers
- Interviewed, selected, and managed public access lab volunteers
Literacy Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corps
Minneapolis, MN
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Worked 1-on-1 with 2nd and 3rd grade students to increase reading fluency through research-based intervention strategies
- Provided classroom support and academic resources for teachers
Education
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership & Administration
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN01-2024
Master of Education - Second Languages & Cultures
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English, Latin
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN05.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Decisiveness
- Communication
- Networking
- Curriculum & instruction
- Technological proficiency
- Adaptability
- Empathy
Certification
Educator License, K-12 Latin
State of Minnesota
Renewed 14 July, 2021
Timeline
Field Artillery Officer
United States Army
04.2019 - Current
Latin Teacher
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
08.2015 - 07.2018
Technology Services Coach
Community Technology Empowerment Project
09.2012 - 08.2013
Literacy Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corps
08.2011 - 06.2012
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership & Administration
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Master of Education - Second Languages & Cultures
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - English, Latin
St. Olaf College