Kyle [email protected] 816.383.1895
Profile for Business Education Teacher Versatile professional
with nine years of experience in education including positions as a
substitute teacher, lead teacher, and paraprofessional. Flexible
educator who adapts to unexpected changes quickly and works well
under pressure. People-oriented with a passion for service shown
through two years of volunteer experience as a football coach for
15 hours per week. Approaches situations with students on a case by
case approach with a strong understanding of the balance between
no-excuses and compassion. Regular experience and high comfort
level speaking and teaching to classes. Expert in Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Publisher; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver;
Audacity; Jing; Apple iOs; and Twitter through college courses.
Education
Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO December
2016Master of Science (MS) Degree in Instructional Technology
Overall GPA 3.8
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education 9-12
Business Education Certification December 2015 Demonstrated
exceptional ability to manage time working 50+ hours a week,
volunteering up to 10 hours a week while completing 12 credit hours
a semester. Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO May
2012Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Economics Worked 30 hours
per week and volunteered as assistant football coach for up to 15
hours per week.
professional Experience
Paraprofessional | Saint Joseph School District |St. Joseph, MO
8/2014-Present Design and implement lesson plans for a variety of
9-12 classrooms including Regular Education Personal Finance and
Direct Instruction Geography, U.S. History, and Algebra I using
methods and technology that meet the needs of visual, kinesthetic,
and auditory learners. Develop student independent thinking and
decision making skills by asking directed, leading questions to
students, among other inquiry-based education methods. Collaborate
with classroom teachers to establish motivational reward systems.
Teach curriculum based on lesson plan left by 9-12 classroom
teacher in his/her absence including Physical Education,
Mathematics, FACS, Business Ed, Science, English Language Arts,
Social Studies, and Industrial Technology. Evaluate students both
formally and informally through a variety of instruments and tools
including tests, projects, oral presentations, and verbal
discussions to assess student learning and recommend instruction
changes to classroom teacher.
Substitute Teacher | St. Joseph School District | St. Joseph, MO
1/2010-8/2014 Maintained an environment that enhances student
learning and self-esteem in absence of regular classroom teacher
for a variety of K-12 classrooms and subject areas. Facilitated
classroom learning based on lesson plan left by regular classroom
teacher. Responded in an efficient and positive manner to requests
of administration and faculty. Frequently requested by classroom
teachers for Algebra II at Central High School due to
student-teacher relationship, efficient monitoring of achievement
and task completion, and competency with material.
Volunteer Assistant Football Coach | Benton High School | St.
Joseph, MO 6/2010-11/2011 Devoted 3 hours per week to collaborate
with head coach to organize practices and game plans for varsity
team. Delivered constructive feedback and positive encouragement to
coach running backs and linebackers.
Before and After School Daycare Lead Teacher | St. Joseph School
District, St. Joseph, MO | St. Joseph, MO 6/2006-8/2009
Collaborated with a team of professionals to enact a discipline
strategy where students were allowed to make choices while
understanding consequences leading to decreased discipline
incidents. Accounted for individual learning styles of each child
ages 5-12 in design and implementation of lesson plans. Supervised
and organized field trips for the daycare site to Henry Doorly Zoo,
Worlds of Fun, movie theaters, parks, aquatic centers, bowling
alleys, and skating rink.
