Tyler Killen
Aberdeen,WA
Summary
With 12 years of experience as a public school classroom teacher and 11 years serving as a member of the union's leadership team, I have a diverse set of experiences working with students, families and communities to maximize student achievement and learning as well as working with unions, employees, administration and contracts. My goal is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Wishkah Valley School
08.2012 - Current
- Helped guide the school through the transition to common core in mathematics
- Taught grades 7-12 in math classes of various levels for eleven years
- Taught Science and Spanish for 1 year
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Worked with students, parents, and guardians to plan and execute fund raisers for classes I was advising
- Planned and executed senior trips
- Volunteered at many sporting events as a clock operator
- Worked with students of many different mastery levels, often before and after school, to ensure graduation standards were met
- Communicated regularly with students, parents, guardians, and staff members through varied platforms such as email, phone, Canvas, Skyward, and Remind
- Helped plan, organize, and execute the graduation ceremony in 2020 during the early pandemic
- Served as member of the hiring committee for a number of positions
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey
Union Leadership
Wishkah Valley Educator's Association
06.2013 - Current
- Served the union in the roles of Vice President and President
- Served as a member of the bargaining team that successfully negotiated all of Wishkah's collective bargaining agreements since 2012
- Worked with union members during times of crisis and discipline
- Helped facilitate amicable resolutions in conflict between parties
- Worked with administration to help address and resolve issues
- Helped plan professional development for the staff.
Education
Superintendent Certification -
City University
Seattle, WA06.2024
Master's in Teaching -
St. Martin's University
Lacey. WA06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Physics, English
Pacific Lutheran University
Parkland, WA08.2006
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Effective negotiation
- Employee Relations
- Contract Management
- Community involvement
Additional Information
I have been working in and around the field of education for what seems like my whole life. My first job at the age of 15 was tutoring at the local middle school during an after school program. Since that time I have been a private tutor, I have worked for multiple tutoring companies primarily focusing on SAT and AP classes, and for the past 12 years I have been a secondary teacher at Wishkah Valley School. I am now looking forward to what might come next in my journey in the educational field.
Profile - Traits
- Honest
- Hard Working
- Logical
- Respectful
- Innovative Spirit
- Good Sense of Humor
Timeline
Union Leadership
Wishkah Valley Educator's Association
06.2013 - Current
Teacher
Wishkah Valley School
08.2012 - Current
Superintendent Certification -
City University
Master's in Teaching -
St. Martin's University
Bachelor of Arts - Physics, English
Pacific Lutheran University
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