Kersea Calhoun

English Teacher at Gould Academy
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Fryeburg, Maine, United States, US

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Experience

    • 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

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • ELA Teacher 9th and 10th Grade
      • Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
    • 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

    • 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
    2022 - 2023
  • Colorado Mesa University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, English-Writing
    2019 - 2020
  • Colorado Mesa University
    Construction Management
    2008 - 2009
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    International Relations and Affairs
    2006 - 2007

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