TYDEN WILSON
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
Early-career youth development professional with experience leading after-school programs, supervising staff, and managing safe daily routines. Skilled in behavior management, relationship building, and youth engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Site Director
Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland
05.2026 - Current
- Supervised 95+ students daily and led a staff of 8–12 to ensure safe, positive after-school programming
- Directed daily operations for Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland school program, ensuring a structured and engaging environment for students.
- Managed staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage for youth program activities, enhancing program delivery.
- Coordinated after-school routines and check-in procedures to maintain safety and supervision for all members.
7th Grade Assistant Football Coach
Poplar Bluff Junior High School
07.2024 - Current
- Coached team of 40–50 students in football fundamentals and teamwork, enhancing discipline and promoting student-athlete development
- Instructed student athletes on blocking, tackling, and position fundamentals, building foundational skills for game performance
- Led training drills for student athletes during Poplar Bluff Junior High School sessions, focusing on skill enhancement and teamwork
- Assisted head coach with junior high school football practice planning
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland
04.2024 - 05.2026
- Supervised youth in enrichment, learning, and recreational activities, promoting personal growth and community engagement.
- Facilitated youth programs aligned with Boys & Girls Club values, ensuring adherence to safe club routines.
- Monitored club members during after-school activities, homework time, and recreation periods to enhance safety and engagement.
- Guided positive behavior through clear expectations and consistent youth support.
Education
Middle School Social Sciences
Central Methodist University
Fayette05-2027
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO05-2025
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School
Poplar Bluff, MO05-2023
Skills
- Program management
- Program coordination
- Program oversight
- Program planning
- Curriculum development
- Youth engagement
- Youth development
- Student mentoring
- Group facilitation
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Relationship building
Volunteer Experience
Disaster relief volunteer, Poplar Bluff, Disaster relief volunteer: 50+ hours of recovery work after the 2025 EF-3 tornado in Poplar Bluff, split between the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce and Samaritan’s Purse
RELEVANT TEACHING & OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE
- AmeriCorps — Classroom Support & Math Tutoring | Poplar Bluff Schools Aug 2022 – Jun 2026
- Served two semesters in 2nd- and 3rd-grade classrooms at O’Neal Elementary School
- Supported middle school math classes for six semesters at Poplar Bluff Middle School, assisting and tutoring alongside 20+ teachers
- Provided individualized academic support and helped students complete classroom learning activities
- University Field Observations | Central Methodist University 58 hours
- 18 hours in 6th-grade math
- 20 hours in 5th-grade math
- 20 hours in 5th-grade special education
- Cadet Teaching Program — Physical Education | Poplar Bluff Junior High School (high school program)
- Completed a teaching placement in 7th- and 8th-grade physical education classes
- A+ Program — Physical Education | Oak Grove Elementary School (high school program)
- Assisted in a 2nd- and 3rd-grade physical education class
CERTIFICATIONS, HONORS & SERVICE
- CPR certified
- Dean’s List three times: Central Methodist University (2), Three Rivers College (1)
Timeline
Middle School Site Director
Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland
05.2026 - Current
7th Grade Assistant Football Coach
Poplar Bluff Junior High School
07.2024 - Current
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland
04.2024 - 05.2026
Middle School Social Sciences
Central Methodist University
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Three Rivers College
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School