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Zach Kauffman

Canton,OH

Summary

Accomplished Teacher with successful management, evaluations, and behavioral skills with people. Proven history of improving outcomes by adapting to the environment around me. Dedicated to promoting performance and fostering social skills and character development. I am also driven and enthusiastic about working in fast-paced, competitive environments. Hardworking, knowledgeable, and quick thinking. Uses tact, diplomacy, and persuasive communication to overcome objectives and close sales.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

9th Grade World History

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
  • Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
  • Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
  • Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
  • Taught World History to 75 students in classroom setting.

11th Grade American History

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
  • Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
  • Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
  • Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.

Current Events Teacher

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Financial Literacy Teacher

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current
  • teach students how to budget, save, invest, and borrow money. They also teach students about consumer rights and responsibilities, and how to avoid fraudulent practices.
  • Helping students prepare for college: Financial literacy teachers help students prepare for college debt.
  • Reviewing bank statements: Financial literacy teachers review bank statements and help clients manage their funds.
  • Educating students on financial terms: Financial literacy teachers educate students on complex financial terms.
  • Planning learning experiences: Financial literacy teachers plan and facilitate learning experiences that cover key components of financial literacy.
  • Collaborating with higher education institutions: Financial literacy teachers may collaborate with higher education institutions to support students' financial literacy.

AAU Basketball Coach

E4 Sports
11.2023 - Current
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.

Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

St Thomas Aquinas
05.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.

Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.

Middle School Track Coach

St Thomas Aquinas
03.2024 - Current
  • Instructed athletes on macronutrient intake in days prior to meet and meal timing on competition days.
  • Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
  • Completed necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
  • Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.

AV Coordinator

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

- This position coordinates, manages, and maintains Audio Visual Services. The incumbent schedules events, organizes the delivery and return of equipment, maintains inventory, and provides routine maintenance to audio-visual equipment. Compiles and maintains an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.

Pep Club Coordinator

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current
  • Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
  • Identified topics of interest for club, researched and invites speakers, and coordinated presentations.
  • Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies promoting club growth.
  • Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.
  • Organized and put together pep rallies for the school.

Lunch Room Monitor

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
  • Established safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax prior to afternoon classes.
  • Monitored student behavior and implemented corrective actions.
  • Organized cafeteria environment and serving line to provide efficient diner flow during lunch rush.
  • Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods.

Bus Monitor

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted driver in monitoring and managing student behaviors to promote safety.
  • Responded to medical crises and behavioral problems to maintain safe travel.
  • Detailed factors such as weather, incidents, and aid rendered in daily reports to management.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.

6th Grade Science Teacher

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Instructed enlightening science classes according to formulated plans and outlines and modified as necessary to achieve learning objectives.
  • Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction to address various types of learners.
  • Identified pupil needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
  • Maintained discipline and order in classroom to enable productive instruction and counseled students and parents on learning and discipline problems.

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives, reflected district goals and taught according to knowledge, skills, progress and needs of students.
  • Developed, administered and evaluated quality formative and summative assessments that tested broad-based content knowledge.
  • Designed social studies lessons that fostered problem-solving, creativity and communication in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.

School-Age Lead Teacher

All Around Children
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments and evaluated, corrected, and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

Childcare Director

Massillon Family YMCA
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of children
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize the learning environment
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.

Childcare Director

Meyers Lake YMCA
08.2014 - 10.2019
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of children
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize the learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH

Associate of Science - Education

Stark State College
Canton, OH

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Positive Interactions
  • Expectation Management
  • Personal Service
  • Attentive to People
  • Problem Identification
  • Project-based learning
  • Continuous professional development
  • Student Engagement
  • Discussion Facilitation

Accomplishments

- Won a Middle School Boys Basketball Championship and obtained a record of 14-2.

- Selected Teacher of the Year in my first year at Aquinas.

- Coordinated and successfully held fun & engaging pep rallies.

- Won multiple AAU tournaments between 7th, 8th, & 9th grade.


Timeline

9th Grade World History

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

11th Grade American History

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

Current Events Teacher

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

Financial Literacy Teacher

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

AV Coordinator

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

Pep Club Coordinator

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

Lunch Room Monitor

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

Bus Monitor

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

St Thomas Aquinas
05.2024 - Current

Middle School Track Coach

St Thomas Aquinas
03.2024 - Current

AAU Basketball Coach

E4 Sports
11.2023 - Current

Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2023 - Current

6th Grade Science Teacher

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2023 - 05.2024

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

St Thomas Aquinas
08.2023 - 05.2024

School-Age Lead Teacher

All Around Children
10.2021 - 07.2023

Childcare Director

Massillon Family YMCA
10.2019 - 10.2021

Childcare Director

Meyers Lake YMCA
08.2014 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education

Kent State University

Associate of Science - Education

Stark State College
Zach Kauffman