Experience

Luther College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Swimming & Diving Coach and Aquatic Director

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  2021, 2022, 2023 Men's and Women's American Rivers Conference Champions; 2023 Men's Coaching Staff of the Year; 2022 Men's Diving Coach of the Year; 2021 Men's and Women's Liberal Arts Conference Champions; 2020 Liberal Arts Conference Women's Coach of the Year 2021, 2022, 2023 Men's and Women's American Rivers Conference Champions; 2023 Men's Coaching Staff of the Year; 2022 Men's Diving Coach of the Year; 2021 Men's and Women's Liberal Arts Conference Champions; 2020 Liberal Arts Conference Women's Coach of the Year



University of Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director, College Development

  • Feb 2019 - May 2019

• Assistant Director, College Development

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  I manage communications for the College team; prepare College leadership for individual and group development meetings; manage the College Advisory Council, planning and executing their biannual meetings; research and identify major and principal gift prospects for the College; and coordinate University-wide stewardship for the Odyssey Society, Odyssey Scholarship Program, Metcalf Internship Program, and Career Advancement programs.

• Development Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  I supported the development offices at the Oriental Institute and Physical Sciences Division, as well as the Alumni Association, University Initiatives and Organizations, Prospect Research, Talent Management, and Donor Engagement teams, assisting them in meeting both short and long-term engagement and campaign goals. I extracted and analyzed data, collaborated with colleagues across various departments, and executed programs with a focus on increasing participation, revenue, and engagement from University of Chicago alumni and friends. Show less



Illinois Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Men's and Women's Swimming Coach

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2018

  8 school records broken 8 school records broken



Verona Area School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• 5th Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  I worked as a classroom teacher, teaching the subjects of math, reading, language arts, social studies, and science to a diverse group of 5th grade students. I worked to inspire and motivate my students with data driven instruction and personalized learning while creating a positive learning environment using PBIS behavior management systems in the classroom. I served as a site council representative, focused on improving and best supporting students at the school. Lastly, I prepared my students for the transition from elementary to middle school and routinely impressed upon my students the understanding that knowledge and growth come through consistent practice, making mistakes, and learning from their experiences in the classroom. Show less



Ames Cyclones Aquatic Club

• Ames IA

• Age Group Coach

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  I coached all age group level swimmers, ages 9-11, ranging from new to state level swimmers. I provided detailed swimming instruction to improve athletes' stroke techniques and endurance, which allowed them to improve their skills to develop into state level athletes. I coached numerous club record holders and the 9-10 girls age-group short course swimmer of the year. I also co-coached the Novice Group of swimmers, providing fundamental swimming technique instruction to athletes age 6-8. I coached all age group level swimmers, ages 9-11, ranging from new to state level swimmers. I provided detailed swimming instruction to improve athletes' stroke techniques and endurance, which allowed them to improve their skills to develop into state level athletes. I coached numerous club record holders and the 9-10 girls age-group short course swimmer of the year. I also co-coached the Novice Group of swimmers, providing fundamental swimming technique instruction to athletes age 6-8.



Nevada Community School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 6th Grade Math Teacher

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  I worked to inspire and improve the educational experience for 6th grade students in the subjects of 6th grade math and pre-algebra. I created a positive learning environment where my students gained a passion for learning that would help them succeed throughout their lives. I was the 6th grade PBIS representative, and I served as point person for the check-in/check-out program for 6th grade. I worked to inspire and improve the educational experience for 6th grade students in the subjects of 6th grade math and pre-algebra. I created a positive learning environment where my students gained a passion for learning that would help them succeed throughout their lives. I was the 6th grade PBIS representative, and I served as point person for the check-in/check-out program for 6th grade.



Iowa Flyers Swim Club

• Age Group Coach

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

  I provided fundamental swimming instruction to athletes ranging from novice to state and national qualifiers, focusing their training to create confident, technically sound swimmers at the peak level of performance. In my last year with the Flyers, I used video technology to improve training technique for swimmers. I maintained accurate records, and I communicated with parents and other coaches on athlete's training abilities and areas for improvement and advancement. As a coach with the Iowa Flyers, I trained numerous state, regional, and national level swimmers. Show less



Mid-Prairie Community School District

• Head Boys Track and Field Coach

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

• 6th Grade Teacher

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

  I worked to inspire and improve the educational experience for 6th grade students in the subjects of math, science, and social studies. I aspired to create a positive learning environment where my students gained a passion for learning that will help them succeed throughout their lives. I served as the 6th grade math representative, Faculty Advisory Committee representative, and head boy's track and field coach.



College Community School District

• Paraprofessional

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  I worked as a one-on-one paraprofessional for two students with severe learning disabilities. I worked with these students to teach them life, social, and academic skills. I co-taught English and reading lessons in special education classrooms, and I provided after-school tutoring for students in grades 7-9. I worked as a one-on-one paraprofessional for two students with severe learning disabilities. I worked with these students to teach them life, social, and academic skills. I co-taught English and reading lessons in special education classrooms, and I provided after-school tutoring for students in grades 7-9.