Travis Blank
Palestine Unit #3
Palestine,IL
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Experienced educator with 20+ years in classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Skilled in behavior management, differentiated instruction, and parent-teacher communication to support student growth and academic success.
I also was Athletic Director for 21 years. Building schedules, working with other Athletic Directors and Principals. Hiring officials and game workers.
Work History
Teacher
22 Years 7 Months- Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to address skill gaps.
- Maintained accurate records for attendance, grades, and student performance.
- Managed classroom environment promoting respect, focus, and student accountability.
- Communicated with families regarding academic performance and behavior expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Coordinated differentiated activities encouraging engagement, participation, and comprehension.
Lumber Yard Associate
2 Years 1 Month- Directed lumber yard operations, coordinating material staging, order accuracy, and safe customer pickups.
- Loaded and unloaded lumber, building materials, and equipment using forklifts and manual handling procedures.
- Verified orders, matched materials, and resolved discrepancies before customer release.
- Enforced safety practices across yard traffic, equipment movement, and material handling activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - High School Teaching
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Lesson planning
Behavior management
Parent-teacher communication
Positive role model and mentor
Student engagement
Motivating students
Classroom instruction
Certification
Physical Education
Driver Education
Safety
Timeline
Lumber Yard Associate
RP Lumber
06.2021 - 07.2023Read More
Teacher
Palestine Unit #3
03.2004 - CurrentRead More
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science from High School Teaching
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