Experience

Merrill Area Public Schools
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• 7th/8th Social Studies and Science; JV Volleyball; Assistant Girl's Basketball

  • Aug 2017 - Present


New Hampton Community School District

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Varsity Girl's Basketball and Freshman Girl's Volleyball Coach

  • Sep 2014 - May 2017

  - creation, implementing, and sustaining of program revolved around character values - collaboration with community members, parents, school staff to strengthen program - establishment of high expectations, centered around team goals- designing and implementing of daily practice schedules- supervision and coaching of district weight lifting procedures- continual modification of basketball drills and skill sets for varsity level

• Middle School Social Studies and Science Teacher

  • Jul 2014 - May 2017

  - Creating and implementing a student-centered classroom where students control their learning- Focus on ancient to modern studies with Social Studies- Focus on cells, laws of motion, the environment, and engineering in Science- 1:1 iPad integration- Constant focus on relationship building with and between my students- Designing and implementing a project-based curriculum with flipped classroom ideals based largely on many formaitive assessments- Guiding instruction based on weaknesses and strengths of all students including students with exceptionalities- Regular collaboration with school wide staff in all disciplines Show less

• Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  - Creating and implementing a student-centered classroom where students control their learning - Focus on U.S, Iowa, and Latin America history with fifth grade- Focus on ancient to modern studies with sixth grade - 1:1 iPad integration - Constant focus on relationship building with and between my students - Designing and implementing a project-based curriculum with flipped classroom ideals based largely on many informal assessments- Guiding instruction based on weaknesses and strengths of all students including students with exceptionalities - Regular collaboration with school wide staff in all disciplines Show less

• 7th Grade Boy's and Girl's Basketball Coach

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  - designing and implementing of daily practice schedules- supervision and coaching of district weight lifting procedures- constant modification of basketball drills and skill sets for various skill levels

• 6th Grade Girl's AAU Volleyball Coach

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2014

  - Design practices catering to the skills of individual players and overall team- Organize and planning of game and reffing schedules for both practices and tournaments- Communication and updating with other coaches, parents, and players - Collaboration with area coaches about the sport of volleyball- Continued education about the sport

• Middle School Social Studies and Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  - Creating a student-centered classroom where students control their learning - Continual building of rapport with students to harness classroom management - Designing and implementing a project-based curriculum that provides constant informal assessing - Guiding instruction based on weaknesses and strengths of students with exceptionalities - Updating, drafting, and implementing IEP's geared toward success for students with exceptionalities - Constant collaboration with school wide staff in all disciplines Show less



Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School and South Middle School

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  - Teaching Ancient, Modern, U.S., Wisconsin History and Economics to 9th - 12th grade students - Teaching U.S. History to 8th grade students - Collaboration with interdisciplinary and discipline educators - Work with students with disabilities, IEP meetings, and modifying/accommodating assessments - Teaching Ancient, Modern, U.S., Wisconsin History and Economics to 9th - 12th grade students - Teaching U.S. History to 8th grade students - Collaboration with interdisciplinary and discipline educators - Work with students with disabilities, IEP meetings, and modifying/accommodating assessments



University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Researcher

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  - Regularly researched specific topics for University History Department - Analyzing of documents and developments related to Chippewa Treaty Rights - Frequent collaboration with professor and colleagues; continual presentation of findings - Skills working with archival material including microfilm and other primary sources - Regularly researched specific topics for University History Department - Analyzing of documents and developments related to Chippewa Treaty Rights - Frequent collaboration with professor and colleagues; continual presentation of findings - Skills working with archival material including microfilm and other primary sources



Eau Claire YMCA

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Day Camp Site Director and Recreational Leader

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  - All day contact and guiding of children throughout summer, initially Recreational Leader- Collaboration, training, and frequent updating with camp directors, other staff- Assumed position of Site Director – Summer of 2011- Responsible for full day structure of program, safety, and activities for children

• SACC Site Director and Recreational Leader - Before and After School

  • 2009 - 2011

  - Before and after school structured child care, initially Recreational Leader- Teaching of core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to students in safe, responsive environment; experience with students with exceptionalities - Assumed position of Site Director – Fall 2010 - Regular collaboration with program directors, staff, and parents; lead role in program structure



Dunn County Historical Society

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visitor's Assistant

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  - Prepared and delivered history from a museum of the Historical Society - Guided guests through content and structure of museum - Presented knowledge of museum research and content regularly and on annual festival to public - Engaged in collaboration with museum directors to continue expectations of museum and public - Prepared and delivered history from a museum of the Historical Society - Guided guests through content and structure of museum - Presented knowledge of museum research and content regularly and on annual festival to public - Engaged in collaboration with museum directors to continue expectations of museum and public