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Tristan Ketcham

Tristan Ketcham

Woodstock,GA

Summary

Emerging Student Teacher with good multitasking skills and strong devotion to student success. Knowledgeable about diverse instructional strategies and technology integration options to enhance classroom environments. Trained in lesson planning, assessments and tutoring.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Small Group Leader, High School Ministry

First Baptist Church Woodstock
08.2025 - Current
  • Mentor and guide high school students in spiritual and personal growth.
  • Facilitate weekly small group discussions and activities.
  • Collaborate with co-leaders to plan and implement engaging lessons.

Student Teacher, US History

Cherokee High School
Canton, GA
08.2025 - 05.2026
  • Deliver engaging history lessons under the supervision of a cooperating teacher.
  • Design and implement instructional materials aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence.
  • Manage classroom activities and assessments to support diverse learners.

AVID Tutor

Smitha Middle School
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Helped sixth graders get introduced to the AVID tutorial process.
  • Facilitated student peer discussions.
  • Ensured that students remained on task.

Skills

  • Canvas
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Clever
  • Canva
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Lesson plan development
  • Lecture development
  • Test administration
  • Social studies teaching

References

Collaborating Teacher - Cherokee High School

Nicole McClinton email: Nicole.McClinton@cherokeek12.net

University Supervisor - Kennesaw State University

Neisha Williams email: nwilli72@kennesaw.edu

Co-Teachers – High School Ministry Small Group

Noah Brooks (678) 777-3436

Scott Duckett (404) 548-9265

Education

Kennesaw State University / Bachelor of Science in History Education

Anticipated May 2026

Certification

GACE Certifications:
History (6-12) (PASSED)
Anticipated by March ‘26: Political Science (6-12), Geography, Fundamentals of the Science of Reading
Coaching Certifications (Currently taking through NFHS):
Coaching Cross Country, Fundamentals of Coaching, Adolescent Development: Centering Athlete Needs, Coaching Mental Wellness, Coaching Student Leadership, Sports Nutrition, CPR & AED Training, First Aid Health & Safety, Heat Illness Prevention, ACL Injury Prevention

Timeline

Small Group Leader, High School Ministry

First Baptist Church Woodstock
08.2025 - Current

Student Teacher, US History

Cherokee High School
08.2025 - 05.2026

AVID Tutor

Smitha Middle School
08.2024 - 11.2024
Tristan Ketcham