Andrew S. Cress: Philosophy

ANDREW S.
CRESS
andrewscress@gmail.com
176 Hallock Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(513)-255-5207
cressclass.weebly.com/resume
PHILOSOPHY
I strive every day to make sure every student I have contact with ends their time with me better
than they started. In my classroom, this means ensuring each of my students’ individual needs
are met academically, socially, and emotionally.
OBJECTIVE
My objective is to become a member of a teaching team that is dedicated to the education and development
of middle school students both inside and outside of the classroom so they are prepared for high school
and beyond
CERTIFICATIONS
• Pennsylvania Instructional I (Expires 2023)
o Grades 4-8 (All subjects 4-6, Science 7-8, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8)
• Ohio 5-year Professional License- 21421990 (Expires 2022)
o Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts, Reading, and Science
• Ohio 4 Year Pupil Activity Permit- 21211399 (Expires 2019)
• Ohio School Van Driver’s License
• Google Level 1 Certified Educator
• Boy Scouts of America National Camping School Resident Camp Administration
EDUCATION
Bowling Green State University
May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Education-Middle Childhood: Science and Language Arts
• Student teaching: Rossford Junior High, Rossford Ohio: January 2013-May 2013
o 7th & 8th Grade Science
o 8th Grade Reading and Language Arts
EXPERIENCE
Riverside Elementary School | DeGraff, Ohio
5th Grade Reading & Language Arts August 2015 – Present
• Designed and administered creative and engaging curriculum and lesson plans for 5th grade students
• Developed lessons for the newly implemented 1:1 technology program
• Led multiple professional development sessions and presented at multiple Board of Education meetings
focusing on technology usage in the classroom
• Member of the School Counselor Advisory Committee
• Served on the Local Professional Development Committee
• Completed and funded 2 donorschoose.org projects, one for 5 laptop computers and another for
flexible seating options
• Held supplemental contracts for assistant band director, varsity wrestling coach, jr. high wrestling coach,
elementary musical director, drumline coach
Dan Beard Scout Reservation (Boy Scouts of America) | Loveland, Ohio

Cub World Camp Commissioner May 2015 – August 2015
• Hired, trained, and managed a staff of 14 -19-year-old camp counselors, counselors in training and adult
staff
• Maintain national health and safety standards for a nationally recognized camp including but not limited
to aquatics and shooting sports
• Ensure the wellness of large numbers of campers, families and scout leaders
• Addressed customer service issues
• Assisted in the planning of multiple themed camp programs including STEM and Outdoors
North College Hill Middle School | Cincinnati, Ohio

6th Grade Science & Language Arts August 2014 – May 2015
• Designed and administered creative and engaging lesson plans for 6th grade students
• Monitored school detentions once a week
• Volunteered to oversee principal assigned community service
ANDREW S. CRESS
• Developed lessons for the newly implemented 1:1 technology program
• Served on the Local Professional Development Committee for the district
• Volunteered as the assistant coach for the middle school wrestling program
6th Grade Science & 8th Grade Language Arts November 2013 – May 2014
• Designed and administered creative and engaging lesson plans

• Monitored school detentions once a week
• Volunteered to oversee principal assigned community service
• As a two-member team, helped 8th grade students to earn an ODE State Report Card Progress score of
7.36 which was the highest in the building.
5th – 8th Grade Technology August 2013 – November 2013
• Developed and implemented a 9-week curriculum aligned to ISTE standards for students in grades 5-9
• Successfully completed a “DonorsChoose.com” project and earned the school 35 new flash drives.
• Asked to move into a content area classroom due to an unpredicted staff departure
BGSU Information Technology Services | Bowling Green, Ohio

Technology Support Consultant Spring 2009 – August 2013
• Assist university students, faculty and staff with troubleshooting errors on university and personally
owned computer systems.
• Educate clients on how to use supported software at both basic and advanced levels.
• Created procedures and guides to standardized procedures in office.
• Led tutorials on procedures and practices for continual training within the office
• Trained multiple new employees
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• Ohio Middle Level Association
• Kappa Kappa Psi: National Honorary Band Fraternity (Life Member)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Proficient and able to troubleshoot software that includes but is not limited to
o All Google Applications
o Microsoft Office Suite
o Adobe Reader
o SMART Software
o Windows XP, Vista, 7,8 and 10
o Apple Software and Applications
o Activ Inspire
• Strong Musical Background
o Experience as a paid band staff member in the following capacities at various
schools throughout Ohio
ANDREW S. CRESS
▪ Assistant band director

▪ Percussion instructor
▪ Live-in band camp staff
▪ Paid band camp staff (various positions)

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Dan Beard Scout Reservation (Boy Scouts of America) | Loveland, Ohio

North College Hill Middle School | Cincinnati, Ohio

• Designed and administered creative and engaging lesson plans

BGSU Information Technology Services | Bowling Green, Ohio

▪ Assistant band director

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