Scott Ahola
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Seeking a professional position with room to grow while offering a highly motivated, dedicated self-starter whose passion is mission success. Demonstrated analytical skills and effective mission planning during platoon operations, encompassing several domestic and international deployments and drills. Motivated squad members, ensuring high troop morale and mission success. Fluent in handling high-stress situations while remaining cause-orientated. Excelled at college coursework and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a grade point average of 3.96.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Santa Fe South Early Childhood Center
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for planning and presenting age-appropriate curriculum activities that develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
- Provide safe and welcoming classroom environment that promotes learning and encourages student participation
- Assess students' progress and communicate with parents through regular parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
- Keep detailed records of attendance, grades, and behavior.
- Work collaboratively with other staff, administrators, and support staff to ensure students' success.
- Address parent concerns and inform them about their child's development.
- Built positive relationships with 21 students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
English Tutor
Preply
06.2019 - Current
- Manage and maintain English education for hundreds of foreign-speaking students.
- Instruct fundamentals and mechanics of vocabulary and grammar for speaking proper English
- Created assessments, tracked progress, and provided feedback to improve reading, writing, and speaking skills with 100% approval and success rate.
Security Officer
Marksman Security Corporation
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided superior customer service while supporting site situational awareness and documenting breaches of security protocols for over 30 small businesses.
- Responsible for protecting tenants' commercial, private, and intellectual property
- Ensured order in public areas while patrolling and monitoring premises to prevent crime or disturbances.
- Prioritize loss prevention and safety hazards surveillance equipment.
- Conducted regular patrols of critical areas to spot and control security concerns.
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army
06.1994 - 06.2017
- Entered military service in United States Marine Corps performing Reconnaissance Marine missions. Completed contract and enlisted in U.S. Army.
- Led 13-man squad of infantry soldiers and advanced into numerous global combat scenarios while maintaining custody and control of all equipment and personnel.
- Injured in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II by VBIED explosion but continued with mission until medically retired by United States Army
- Received two DD214s verifying 11 years of honorable service.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team or solo environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services - Legal Studies
03.2023
- Treasurer of the Tri Alpha Honor Society
- Member of the Golden Key Honor Society
- Member of the SALUTE Honor Society
- Member of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Member of the Society for Leadership and Success
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Keen Problem-Solving Ability
- Observational Awareness
- Public Relations Specialist
- Culturally Sensitive
- Research Enthusiast
- Integrity and Honesty
- Knowledge of Laws and Regulations
- Sound Judgement
- Critical Thinker
- Astute Memory
- Personal Initiative
Hobbies and Interests
- Music production, theory, writing, and performance
- Learning Spanish fluently
- Become an inspiration to others and stop aging
- Glorify God, grow from my mistakes, and become a better human being
Additional Information
U.S Marine Corps School of Infantry, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Primary Marksmanship Instructor Couse, Basic Reconnaissance and Surveillance Course, Texas Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Training Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course, Primary Leadership and Development Course, Close Quarters Combat Instructors Course, NBC Defense Course
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher - Santa Fe South Early Childhood Center
04.2023 - Current
Security Officer - Marksman Security Corporation
10.2021 - 07.2022
English Tutor - Preply
06.2019 - Current
Staff Sergeant - U.S. Army
06.1994 - 06.2017
Purdue University Global - Bachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services, Legal Studies
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