I am looking to become a guest teacher in Jefferson County Schools. I am qualified to teach in all grade levels in secondary English/Language Arts and am seeking guest teacher positions in this area.
Oversaw lease administration, ensuring accurate documentation, renewals, and compliance requirements.
Soccer Coaching Mentor/Consultant
13 Years
Self-employeed | 10.2013 - Current
Coached individuals on communication, problem-solving, player expectations, coaching development, team preparation, and team development.
Guided mentees through goal setting, skill development, and accountability planning
Provided one-on-one support to strengthen confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills
Assessed individual needs and tailored coaching approaches to improve learning outcomes
Director of Coaching
5 Years 7 Months
Casper Soccer Club | 03.2013 - 10.2018
Mentored and supervised boys and girls coaches for players aged five to nineteen, enhancing coaching effectiveness.
Delivered educational resources and guidance to coaches, fostering professional development.
Oversaw maintenance of sixteen soccer fields, ensuring optimal playing conditions through painting, mowing, and equipment management.
Teacher
8 Years 4 Months
Jeffco Schools | 09.2004 - 01.2013
Both middle school and high school english teacher.
Developed standards-based lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and student learning objectives.
Differentiated instruction to meet diverse academic needs and support inclusive classroom engagement.
Duties included seventh through twelfth grade english, including a special course of boys only ninth grade students.
Worked also as a high school soccer coach.
Teacher
1 Year 9 Months
Sheridan Middle School | 09.2002 - 06.2004
Classroom seventh grade science teacher.
Assessed student progress using classroom data to adjust instruction and improve learning outcomes.
Differentiated instruction to meet diverse academic needs and support inclusive classroom engagement.
Head girls high school soccer coach
Teacher
9 Months
ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOLS C-2 | 09.2000 - 06.2001
I was the classroom teacher for ninth through twelfth grade language arts.
I was the senior class sponsor and in charge of graduation.
I led Seniors on a leadership retreat.
Member of the Language arts curriculum committee for grades K-12.
A resource teacher for content area writing across the curriculum.
Guest Teacher
7 Years
Douglas County School District | 09.1993 - 09.2000
As a substitute for the district, I taught throughout Douglas County.
My assignments have included one full quarter of eighth grade English at Parker Vista Middle School, and frequent assignment to Ponderosa High upon the request of the staff.
I have also coached both boys’ and girls’ junior varsity soccer from 1997 to the 2000 season.
Teacher
3 Years 6 Months
EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL | 12.1989 - 06.1993
I taught 10th, 11th and 12th grade English courses including World Literature, American Literature, and College Preparatory Writing. I also taught Physical Education. I helped write the sophomore curriculum.
I was a district proficiency grader as well as Writing Celebration judge.
I assisted in writing the application that gained Eisenhower recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School.
I have twice been chosen as a Who's Who of American High School Teachers.
I served as senior class sponsor.
I also coached varsity coed cross country and junior varsity boys’ soccer.
Guest Teacher
Douglas County School District | 09.1989 - 09.1989
I substitute taught frequently in many of the high schools and junior highs throughout the district.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Education
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE | Denver, CO
Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honor Society
GPA: 3.29/4.0
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
DRAKE UNIVERSITY | Des Moines, IA
Sociology minor
Biology secondary minor
Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity
Master of Arts - Physical Education And Coaching
The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH
Skills
Property inspections
Effective leadership
Mentoring
Teamwork and collaboration
Training delivery
Sports coaching
Classroom management
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Affiliations
Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honor Society
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Colorado Language Arts Society (CLAS)
United Soccer Coaches (USC)
Certification
Certificate #: 17326815
Timeline
Rental Property Manager
Pippin Property Group
06.2018 - CurrentRead More
Soccer Coaching Mentor/Consultant
Self-employeed
10.2013 - CurrentRead More
Director of Coaching
Casper Soccer Club
03.2013 - 10.2018Read More
Teacher
Jeffco Schools
09.2004 - 01.2013Read More
Teacher
Sheridan Middle School
09.2002 - 06.2004Read More
Teacher
ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOLS C-2
09.2000 - 06.2001Read More
Guest Teacher
Douglas County School District
09.1993 - 09.2000Read More
Teacher
EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL
12.1989 - 06.1993Read More
Guest Teacher
Douglas County School District
09.1989 - 09.1989Read More
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts from English Secondary Education
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DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
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The Ohio State University
Master of Arts from Physical Education And Coaching