Hi, I’m
Sidney Gaertner
Lynden,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. An enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Bellingham Public School
Substitute Teacher
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Meridian School District
Substitute Teacher
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Soap Lake School District
Substitute Teacher
09.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Quincy School District
Substitute Teacher
02.2014 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Royal School District
Substitute Teacher
09.2013 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Ephrata School District
Substitute Teacher
09.2013 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Grand Columbia Council Boy Scouts of America
District Executive
08.2016 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Managed three separate day camps during tenure, helping guide volunteers with procuring supplies, procuring promotional flyers for each camp, and helping secure a place for each camp to have its own.
- Helped with recruiting Cub Scout Units in two districts with flyers to schools.
- Promoted Friends of Scouting to units to help with thefundraising goals of the council to ensure council-run activities could go forward.
- Managed 30 incoming calls, emails, and texts from customers each day.
Education
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg
Teacher Certification
06.2013
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg
Master of Arts from History
03.2009
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA
Bachelor of Arts from History
06.2005
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Organizational abilities
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Positive Reinforcement
- Instructional Strategies
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout-As a member of Troop 66 in Ephrata, Washington in1994. I planned and planted a wildlife refuge, of various plants and shrubs for wildlife, on secluded hillside in eastern Washington for my Eagle project with he help of my troop and several volunteers over the course of several weeks. It is still visible there and there is a lot of activity from wildlife which lives there and takes comes to the area for refuge and shelter. As the leader of this project I guided scouts my age and parents to help plant the trees and shrubs donated to me by stores in the area for my project.
United States Navy- I was awarded for my service two Humanitarian Service Awards. One for my service in helping clean up a school in my area and rebuild a school playground area which had fallen into disrepair. The second award was for helping clean up after a hurricane had hit the island of Guam clearing debris around neighborhoods on base housing and surround areas around the base.
Volunteer Experience
- National History Day, Judge, 03/2004 - Present
- Grand Columbia Council/Chief Seattle Council, Executive Board member, 01/2021 - 2023
- Pack 44, Cubmaster, Soap Lake WA, Grand Columbia Council, 09/2014 - 06/2017
- Pack 67, Cubmaster, 01/2019 - 06/2023
- Troop 75, Scoutmaster, 09/2018 - 06/2023- I guided over those years ten scouts to many different activities and at least three are getting close to getting Eagle Scout within the next year or two with their new scoutmaster.
- North Cascades District, District Commissioner, Mount Baker Council, 07/2023 - Present- I currently guide and mentor nine commissioners who guide and advise 43 units who comprise of over 900 leaders and scouts over a three county area in the Mount Baker Council area,
Affiliations
- Scouting America
Certification
- Teaching First Issue License - July 2013 to Present
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Bellingham Public School
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Meridian School District
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Soap Lake School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
District Executive
Grand Columbia Council Boy Scouts of America
08.2016 - 11.2017
Substitute Teacher
Quincy School District
02.2014 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Royal School District
09.2013 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Ephrata School District
09.2013 - 06.2020
Central Washington University
Teacher Certification
Central Washington University
Master of Arts from History
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Arts from History
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