STEPHEN MCQUEEN
Summary
Organized, people-focused professional with experience spanning programme coordination, youth development, school operations, recreational management, team leadership, customer engagement, and community service. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate people and activities, maintain safe and welcoming environments, manage competing responsibilities, facilitate group participation, and build positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Brings a combination of professional education experience, administrative coordination, athletic programme leadership, and community engagement. Experienced in supporting daily operations, coordinating group activities and tournaments, supervising participants, resolving interpersonal and operational challenges, and collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, families, and community stakeholders. Recognized for an engaging communication style, adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to connect with people across different age groups and backgrounds. Particularly motivated by opportunities to create welcoming environments, facilitate meaningful experiences, support organizational missions, and contribute to programmes that strengthen communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
In-School Suspension Coordinator
SCHOOL OPERATIONS, PROGRAMME COORDINATION & ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinate the daily operation of the in-school suspension environment, supporting an orderly, structured, and productive setting for students.
- Maintain a professional and welcoming environment while balancing student supervision, behavioural expectations, and administrative responsibilities.
- Communicate with relevant school personnel to support student accountability, daily coordination, and continuity of school operations.
- Address emerging issues with patience, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
- Balance competing responsibilities while maintaining consistency, organization, and attention to detail.
Girls Basketball Coach, Grades 5-8
Girls Basketball Coach, Grades 5-8
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinate and lead basketball activities for middle-grade students, supporting structured participation, teamwork, discipline, and leadership development.
- Organize practice activities, facilitate team engagement, and maintain an environment that encourages participation and positive relationships.
- Provide guidance and mentorship while managing different personalities, abilities, and developmental needs.
- Promote sportsmanship, cooperation, accountability, and respectful communication.
- Coordinate activities with other school personnel to support the successful delivery of the athletic programme.
1st-2nd Grade Math Teacher | Physical Education Teacher | Building Substitute | Bus Aide | Flag Football Coach (14U)
ICON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Progressively assumed multiple responsibilities across classroom instruction, physical education, student transportation support, building-wide substitute coverage, and athletic programme coordination.
- Worked collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, support personnel, students, and families to support the smooth delivery of daily school operations.
- Served as a building substitute, providing instructional and supervisory coverage across different classrooms and supporting continuity when regular teachers were unavailable.
- Supported the planning and delivery of physical education activities, encouraging participation, teamwork, discipline, and positive student engagement.
- Served as a 14U flag football coach, organizing team activities, providing guidance, and encouraging leadership, collaboration, and sportsmanship.
- Supported student transportation operations as a bus aide, contributing to student supervision, safety, and orderly transitions.
- Adapted to changing operational needs and accepted additional responsibilities as required by the school.
- Built positive relationships with students and colleagues through effective communication, flexibility, and a collaborative approach.
K-12 Substitute Teacher
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS
, OHIO
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided instructional and classroom support across different grade levels and school environments.
- Adapted quickly to varying classroom expectations, student needs, schedules, and operational requirements.
- Maintained an orderly, welcoming, and productive environment while supporting school policies and established procedures.
- Communicated professionally with school administrators, teachers, students, and other personnel.
- Demonstrated flexibility and sound judgment when managing unexpected situations and competing classroom responsibilities.
K-12 Substitute Teacher | Special Education Temporary Substitute (January–March 2023)
TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
, OHIO
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported teaching and classroom operations across multiple grade levels and educational settings.
- Served as a temporary substitute in special education, supporting students with different learning and developmental needs.
- Established positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and classroom expectations.
- Worked with school personnel to maintain continuity of instruction and support the daily functioning of assigned classrooms.
- Adapted to different school environments, personalities, and operational requirements while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
- Developed an appreciation for inclusive engagement, patience, individualized support, and effective communication.
Gym and Games Room Director | Youth Programme and Recreational Activities
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TOLEDO
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Directed recreational activities and supported the daily operation of the gym and games room for children ages 6–14.
- Organized and facilitated weekly recreational tournaments involving bumper pool, air hockey, and foosball, encouraging participation, teamwork, and positive competition.
- Coordinated daily engagement activities and incentive programmes, including a ticket-based reward system culminating in weekly Friday prize-box activities.
- Planned and administered sporting activities, including flag football, three-on-three basketball tournaments, passing and kicking skills challenges, and other group recreational games.
- Helped create and maintain a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and engaging environment for children from different backgrounds and age groups.
- Provided supervision, guidance, and encouragement while managing group participation and responding to individual needs.
- Facilitated positive interactions, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship among participants.
- Used creative approaches to engage young people, encourage participation, and maintain an enjoyable programme environment.
- Supported the successful delivery of recreational programmes through organization, preparation, communication, and active supervision.
Third-Grade Classroom Teacher
MARSHALL STEMM ACADEMY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported classroom operations and coordinated daily learning activities for third-grade students.
- Prepared and facilitated structured classroom activities while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment.
- Encouraged student participation, communication, collaboration, and individual development.
- Managed classroom routines and supported the smooth delivery of daily instructional activities.
Fourth-Grade Classroom Teacher
MARSHALL STEMM ACADEMY
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Supported instructional activities, classroom management, and student engagement in a fourth-grade learning environment.
- Facilitated group activities and maintained an organized and supportive classroom setting.
- Developed practical experience working with diverse student needs and coordinating classroom responsibilities.
Third-Grade Teaching Placement
EAST BROADWAY ELEMENTARY, TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Completed a teaching methods placement in a traditional elementary school environment.
- Supported classroom activities, student engagement, and daily instructional responsibilities.
- Developed experience collaborating with educators and adapting to established school procedures.
Pre-K Teaching Placement
BEVERLY ELEMENTARY, TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed a teaching methods placement in a pre-kindergarten classroom.
- Supported young children's daily activities, engagement, supervision, and early learning experiences.
- Developed foundational skills in patience, communication, group supervision, and creating welcoming environments.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - undefined
The University of Toledo
05.2022
Skills
- Event and Activity Coordination
- Hospitality and Participant Engagement
- Programme and Recreational Management
- Registration and Participant Coordination
- Administrative and Operational Support
- Meeting and Group Activity Preparation
- Volunteer and Team Coordination
- Customer Service and Relationship Management
- Scheduling and Activity Planning
- Venue and Facility Readiness
- On-site Event and Programme Support
- Team Leadership and Staff Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving
- Safety, Supervision and Risk Awareness
- Special Education and Inclusive Engagement
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Community Outreach and Relationship Building
- Multitasking and Priority Management
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Participation
- Youth Development and Mentorship
- Hospitality and People Engagement: Demonstrated ability to create welcoming environments, build relationships, engage participants, and respond to different needs with patience and courtesy
- Programme and Activity Leadership: Experience coordinating recreational tournaments, sports activities, youth programmes, and structured group engagements
- Operational Flexibility: Experience performing multiple functions within school environments, adapting to changing responsibilities, and supporting daily operational requirements
- Inclusive Community Engagement: Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and supporting special education environments Committed to respectful communication, inclusion, and creating opportunities for meaningful participation Professional Conduct: Demonstrates discretion, accountability, adaptability, teamwork, and a professional approach to responsibilities
REFERENCES
Professional references available upon request.
Timeline
In-School Suspension Coordinator
SCHOOL OPERATIONS, PROGRAMME COORDINATION & ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP
01.2025 - 01.2026
Girls Basketball Coach, Grades 5-8
Girls Basketball Coach, Grades 5-8
01.2025 - 01.2026
K-12 Substitute Teacher
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS
03.2024 - 06.2024
1st-2nd Grade Math Teacher | Physical Education Teacher | Building Substitute | Bus Aide | Flag Football Coach (14U)
ICON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
01.2024 - 01.2025
K-12 Substitute Teacher | Special Education Temporary Substitute (January–March 2023)
TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
11.2022 - 05.2023
Third-Grade Classroom Teacher
MARSHALL STEMM ACADEMY
01.2022 - 05.2022
Gym and Games Room Director | Youth Programme and Recreational Activities
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TOLEDO
11.2021 - 12.2022
Fourth-Grade Classroom Teacher
MARSHALL STEMM ACADEMY
10.2021 - 11.2021
Third-Grade Teaching Placement
EAST BROADWAY ELEMENTARY, TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
02.2021 - 05.2021
Pre-K Teaching Placement
BEVERLY ELEMENTARY, TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - undefined
The University of Toledo