Steve Vance
Norton,KS
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 22 years of experience in secondary education. Specializes in building positive relationships with students to enhance their public speaking and mathematical skills, driving significant academic improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Speech Coach
USD 211 - Norton
Norton , KS
05.2010 - Current
- Kansas 3A State Speech Champions: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
- Kansas 3A State Speech Runner-Up: 2021, 2019, 2013.
- Coached 35 Individual State Champions
- Motivated students by creating a relationship with them and helping them realize the power of their own voice.
- Coached students on the structure of speeches including introduction, body sections, transitions, conclusions.
- Provided feedback on speech delivery and content for clarity and effectiveness.
- Provided feedback on acting skills to enhance humor, emotions, and response from audience.
- Provided guidance on vocal techniques, pronunciation, diction, and other aspects of public speaking and acting.
Secondary Mathematics and Public Speaking Teacher
USD 211 - Norton
Norton , KS
08.2009 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with students.
- Developed lesson plans to enhance students' understanding of mathematical and public speaking concepts.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Created and implemented both formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning experiences for students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Provided individualized support to students needing extra help with mathematics concepts and public speaking skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Created strong relationships with students to impact their success.
- Served on numerous committees to help the success of the school.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
USD 395 - La Crosse
La Crosse, KS
08.2003 - 05.2009
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Created and implemented both formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning experiences for students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Provided individualized support to students needing extra help with mathematics concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Created strong relationships with students to improve their chances of success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2003
30 + Graduate Hours in Mental Health Counseling
University of Kearney - Nebraska
Kearney, NESome College (No Degree) - 18 Graduate Hours in Mathematics
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSSkills
- Student motivation
- Subject matter expertise
- Student engagement
- Problem solving
- Differentiated instruction
- Faculty collaboration
Certification
Kansas State Board of Education License
Mathematics 7-12
Speech/Theatre 6-12
Timeline
Head Speech Coach
USD 211 - Norton
05.2010 - Current
Secondary Mathematics and Public Speaking Teacher
USD 211 - Norton
08.2009 - Current
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
USD 395 - La Crosse
08.2003 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Fort Hays State University
30 + Graduate Hours in Mental Health Counseling
University of Kearney - Nebraska
Some College (No Degree) - 18 Graduate Hours in Mathematics
Fort Hays State University
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