- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
Shannon Koester
Hope,IN
Summary
Aiming for a challenging and rewarding career within a dynamic organization that values my skills and experience. Committed to contributing to company growth and success, I am keen to apply my expertise to make a meaningful impact. With a proven track record of achieving results and a passion for continuous learning, I am confident in my ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and deliver positive outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Technician
Coers Family Eye Care
01.2024 - Current
- Perform basic eye exams and tests
- Maintaining ophthalmic equipment
- Take patient medical history
- Schedule patient appointments
- Assisting with administrative office duties
- Answer questions about medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses
Certified Teacher
Rockcreek Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Serve as teacher of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program for grades K-6
- Implement weekly lesson plans
- Implement challenges by following the Engineer Design Process
- Incorporate Growth Mindset in each design challenge to help students achieve confidence
- Communicate student progress and behavior with teachers
- Communicate updates to my principal on progress or needs of the STEM Lab
- Assist students with academics in grades K-6 under teacher instruction
- Implemented lesson plans for non-english speaking students
- Implemented computer science lesson plans through Project Lead The Way, Scratch, and Code.org
- Ability to handle individual learning challenges
- Ability to increase student participation and performance
- Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
- Record keeping and reporting assignments and grades for 700 students
- Implemented and coached a team of students in numerous robotics competitions including VEX IQ and VEX Go
- Participating in professional development activities
- Promoting a positive learning environment
Teacher Assistant
Rockcreek Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
- Serve as teacher of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program for grades K-6
- Implement weekly lesson plans
- Implement challenges by following the Engineer Design Process
- Incorporate Growth Mindset in each design challenge to help students achieve confidence
- Communicate student progress and behavior with teachers
- Communicate updates to my principal on progress or needs of the STEM Lab
- Assist students with academics in grades K-6 under teacher instruction
- Serve as substitute teacher for K-6
- Monitor the arrival and departure of students
Teacher Assistant
St. Peter’s Lutheran School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted the certified teacher in enhancing the learning experience of students
- Tutored students in small groups or one-to-one
- Maintained the discipline of the class in the absence of a teacher
- Readied classroom material and other displays
Sales
B&H Electric and Supply
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Exceeded sales goals
- Actively cold call potential clients
- Maintained customer accounts
- Demonstrate products to customers and answer questions about products and services
- Competitively prospect new business in local territory
- Studied and maintained knowledge on products
- Maintained weekly sales call log
Sales
Lincare
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Maintained customer relationships
- Cold call new potential offices
- Delivered oxygen to at home patients and also helped with customer education
- Attended regular sales meetings
- Met with nurses/physicians about oxygen supply needs for patients in their offices
Sales
Xerox
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Maintained new and existing customer accounts
- Attended weekly sales meetings
- Taught potential clients on new and existing products
- Demonstrated products with IT specialist at customer meetings
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time in the field
Education
Transition to Teaching Program -
Indiana Teachers of Tomorrow
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN08.2002
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Imaginative thinking
- Patience and empathy
- Leadership
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Organization
- Time management
- Technological skills
- Cultural Sensitivity and awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal Skills and Relationship Building
- Creativity and Innovation
Relatedexperiences
Certificate of Completion through Project Lead The Way, Certified to implement Computer Science Grades K-6 using Scratch and Tinkercad/3D Printer
Certification
Project Lead The Way
Interests
Timeline
Optometric Technician
Coers Family Eye Care
01.2024 - Current
Certified Teacher
Rockcreek Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Rockcreek Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
Teacher Assistant
St. Peter’s Lutheran School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sales
B&H Electric and Supply
01.2006 - 01.2007
Sales
Lincare
01.2004 - 01.2005
Sales
Xerox
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Indiana University Southeast
Transition to Teaching Program -
Indiana Teachers of Tomorrow
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