Seth Margolis
Palatine,IL
Summary
Dynamic debate coach with a proven track record, enhancing students' argumentation and research skills. Adept in persuasive speaking and critical thinking, I foster student engagement and collaboration, empowering learners to excel in competitive environments. Committed to delivering impactful feedback and cultivating a positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Debate Coach
Lasting Impact
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024 - Current
Mentored students in research techniques to strengthen cases, argumentation and rebuttal strategies.
Led both novice and advanced debate student groups at summer debate camps, teaching and coaching communication and argumentation skills and helping students prepare cases for competition.
Campaign Intern
Friends of Matt Podgorski
07.2022 - 11.2022
Conducted research on voter demographics to inform campaign strategies and outreach efforts.
Sales Associate
Legoland Discovery Center
Schaumburg, IL
05.2021 - 05.2022
Work register and assist customers in retail store, prepare and serve food and beverages in cafe
Campaign Intern
Republicans of Wheeling Township
05.2020 - 11.2020
Conducted research on voter demographics to inform campaign strategies and outreach efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2026
Skills
- Student engagement
- Teaching techniques
- Logical reasoning
- Persuasive speaking
- Performance assessment
- Feedback delivery
- Research proficiency
- Expert argumentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Team building
- Analytical and critical thinking
Accomplishments
My 9 years of competition in both speech and debate provide a unique perspective as a teacher and coach. During my time competing, I finished as a top 10 National Lincoln Douglas debater in High School. In my 4 years of college, I achieved multiple awards in different categories, including IPDA debate, Parliamentary Debate, Impromptu Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Duo Interpretation and Prose Speech, ranking as a National Champion in IPDA debate.
Coached both regional and national champions in High School Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Affiliations
Phi Ro Pi
Timeline
Debate Coach
Lasting Impact
09.2024 - Current
Campaign Intern
Friends of Matt Podgorski
07.2022 - 11.2022
Sales Associate
Legoland Discovery Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
Campaign Intern
Republicans of Wheeling Township
05.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Grand Canyon University