SUMMARY Energetic educator and coach, seeks opportunity to enhance the learning capabilities of elementary children by motivating and instructing them in an exciting and positive environment: Professional Goals: to develop and implement daily and unit lesson plans in various subjects, analyze students performance, foster a classroom environment that uses multiple learning strategies, while using effective classroom management. Interpersonal: interacts effectively with students and administrators to find best teaching strategies. Critical Thinking: able to quickly identify and solve problems that arise. Respect: I believe that you should treat others the way you want to be treated. Motivated: in the classroom or coaching, push students to the best of their abilities, myself as well. Organized: supervise, direct and guide individuals and groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals. Personal Skills: Able to accept and learn from criticism; Develop personal goals and motivation. EDUCATION & HIGHLIGHTS Bethel College, North Newton, KS Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Licensure K-6 05/2014 Overall GPA: 3.3/4.0 Major GPA: 3.8/4.0 Cross-Cultural Study/Travel: Student Educator-Schools & Community Class, Chicago, IL 01/2013 Assisted and observed in various inner-city classrooms Scholarships: Service Learning, Education and Basketball Academic Deans Honor Roll: Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Interterm 2014 TEACHING & COACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teacher: Second grade, Moundridge Elementary School, Moundridge, KS 01-05/ 2014 Develop and implement daily and unit lesson plans in various subjects, analyze students performance, foster a classroom environment that uses multiple learning strategies, while using effective classroom management. Tutor: Second grade, Northridge Elementary School, Newton, KS 01-05/2013 Planned and implemented daily activities in the reading and writing area for two separate second graders to improve their skill set. Latchkey Assistant (after school program): Northridge Elementary School, Newton, KS 01-05/2013 Plan, coordinate, and lead activities for children in the program to build and enhance skills. Girls Assistant Basketball Coach: Moundridge High School, Moundridge, KS 11/2013- 03/2014 Volunteer: helped develop practice plans and implement skills to help team as the better whole. Group Leader: Moundridge Associated Churches Bible School, Moundridge, KS 08/2010-present nd Helped plan, organize, and teach lessons to K-2 graders. Camp Leader: Moundridge Community Basketball, Moundridge, KS 08/2008-present Instructor who helped lead a group of elementary kids to enhance their basketball abilities. th Teacher Aide for Math (Directed Study): 4 Grade, South Breeze Elementary, Newton, KS 08/2013-12/2013 Guided & encouraged students to use higher level thinking during math activities. RELATED EMPLOYMENT Assistant Volleyball Coach: Moundridge High School, Moundridge, KS 08/2013-present Plan, organize and develop individual and team skills, helped lead the varsity to state. Manager/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor: Moundridge Swimming Pool, Moundridge, KS 05/2010-present Manager supervise patrons, lifeguards, trouble shoot problems, check pool chemicals Lifeguard - enforce rules, attentive to the safety of everyone. Trained in CPR & First Aid Swim instructor- taught children the proper way to swim during individual or group sessions Supervisor: Newton Recreation Commission Wellness Center, Newton, KS 08/2012-present Supervise and manage wellness center workout area, take phone calls, and clean equipment. Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor: Newton Recreation Commission, Newton, KS 03/2011-present Enforce rules while being attentive and watching for the safety of everyone. Swim instructor who taught children the proper way to swim during individual or group sessions. Credential References: Available upon request from Experiential Learning & Career Services, Bethel College, 300 E 27 Street, North Newton, KS 67117 th
