Innovative STEM classroom teacher bringing 10-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Work History
STEM Teacher/CAPS Instructor and Teacher Leader
7 Years 3 Months
Denver Community Schools | Denver, Iowa | 08.2019 - Current
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
Teacher Leader - Helped develop Professional Development and worked with new teachers in mentor role
STEM Teacher/Social Studies Teacher
4 Years 3 Months
North Butler Community School District | Greene, Iowa | 05.2015 - 08.2019
Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Taught Project Lead the Way Courses (PLTW) - Design and Modeling - Robotics and Automation
Elementary Classroom Teacher
3 Years 9 Months
North Butler Schools | Allison, Iowa | 08.2011 - 05.2015
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Taught bubble class and moved from 1st grade through 4th grade
Varsity Football Head Coach
3 Years 5 Months
North Butler Community School District | 08.2015 - 01.2019
Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
Varsity Baseball Head Coach
8 Years
North Butler Community School District | Greene, Iowa | 08.2011 - 08.2019
Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
Exercised effective communication with members of community and team, acting as liaison and public face for organization.
Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
Head Varsity Football Coach
6 Years 4 Months
Janesville Consolidated Community School District | Janesville, Iowa | 08.2005 - 12.2011
Instructed and taught all aspects of football to high school athletes.
Helped to lead the team to a record four consecutive playoff appearances and two State Quarter-Final appearances.
Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Implemented manufacturing principles to increase production.
Implemented 5S strategies, performed time studies, and assigned workloads.
Managed the engineering team, prototyping, and materials department.
Designed and implemented inventory system for $15 million in goods.
Completed purchase analysis to analyze customer engineering drawings and specifications.
Managed supplier development efforts by creating statements of work and procedures, proposal preparation, projecting lead times, technical costs and budgets for engineering and parts production.
Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
Education
MA - Education Administration
Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | 12.2021
BA - Elementary Education, Social Studies
Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | 05.2011
Graduated with Honors
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering
American Institute of Commerce | Cedar Falls, Iowa | 05.1991
Student Body President, Graduated with Honors
Skills
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Group learning mechanics
RTI familiarity
Student engagement
Timeline
STEM Teacher/CAPS Instructor and Teacher Leader
Denver Community Schools
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Varsity Football Head Coach
North Butler Community School District
08.2015 - 01.2019Read More
STEM Teacher/Social Studies Teacher
North Butler Community School District
05.2015 - 08.2019Read More
Elementary Classroom Teacher
North Butler Schools
08.2011 - 05.2015Read More
Varsity Baseball Head Coach
North Butler Community School District
08.2011 - 08.2019Read More
Paraeducator/Youth Specialist
Lutheran Services in Iowa, Bremwood
06.2009 - 08.2011Read More
Head Varsity Football Coach
Janesville Consolidated Community School District
08.2005 - 12.2011Read More
Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Manager
Unverferth Manufacturing
06.2005 - 08.2008Read More
Manufacturing Engineer/Materials Manager
Featherlite Trailers
07.1997 - 06.2005Read More
American Institute of Commerce
Associate of Applied Science from Industrial Engineering
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