Kersea Calhoun
English Teacher at Gould Academy- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Experience
-
Gould Academy
-
United States
-
Primary and Secondary Education
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
English Teacher
-
Jul 2022 - Present
Tasked with designing engaging lessons and selecting materials for American Literature courses for 11th graders. Key components of this course include reading a combination of fiction/non-fiction, collaborating with peers, and creating multimodal projects in order to draw connections between literature/text/images and current affairs. Students derive meaning from text and learn to analyze rhetorical strategies to better understand the world around them. Elective courses offered to seniors, including a social commentary course, facilitate deeper thinking, understanding, and promotes collaboration and problem solving in order to develop ethical students and citizens. Show less
-
-
-
Vision Charter Academy
-
United States
-
Education Administration Programs
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
ELA Teacher 9th and 10th Grade
-
Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
-
-
-
Grace Community Church
-
United States
-
Religious Institutions
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Children's Ministry Assistant
-
Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
• Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans for Sunday School classes • Scheduled and managed teams of adult and youth volunteers • Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 12 to 18 in order to promote positive self- esteem and improve social skills • Oversaw children's ministry budget and tracked all expenses • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community • Delivered sermons on monthly basis to youth ages 12 to 18 • Responsible for written communication with church members keeping them informed of church events for kid’s ministry and youth ministry departments Show less
-
-
-
-
Office Administrator
-
Nov 2017 - Oct 2018
• Responsible for compiling, editing, and writing bids on various roofing proposals • Obtained proper insurance documentation and submitted to each client for each individual project • Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating • Tracked and recorded job expenses, and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records • Maintained open communication with customers to foster positive relations and provide updates on pertinent issues • Created safety manuals to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations • Collaborated with vendors to orchestrate efficient shipments of materials • Doubled the gross amount of accepted project bids Show less
-
-
-
-
Co-Owner
-
Apr 2013 - Oct 2017
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth • Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on lodge amenities and hunting success • Used Microsoft Office products to create and print marketing materials • Increased profit margin by booking more hunters and increasing prices based on market conditions • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth • Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on lodge amenities and hunting success • Used Microsoft Office products to create and print marketing materials • Increased profit margin by booking more hunters and increasing prices based on market conditions
-
-
-
Wells Fargo
-
United States
-
Financial Services
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Assistant Store Manager
-
Mar 2009 - Mar 2014
• Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques • Submitted loan applications to loan underwriter for verification and recommendation • Boosted branch sales through effective coaching and training of employees • Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained employees • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches • Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans Show less
-
-
Education
-
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - MA, English Language and Literature, General -
Colorado Mesa University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English-Writing -
Colorado Mesa University
Construction Management -
University of Colorado Boulder
International Relations and Affairs