School Training
Resume:
Kalkaska, MI *****
Phone 231-***-****
E-mail:
abo1w2@r.postjobfree.com
Website:
www.mrhiltsclass.comwww.kpschools.com/cherrystreet Richard N. Hilts
Work Experience
****-**12Cherry Street Intermediate, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Teacher
Full Time Fourth & 5th Grade-Utilization of Curriculum along with development of
personal/professional resources ensured each child was successful in 4th grade. Cohesive
integration of technology with classroom instruction ensured students received the best
possible exposure to every educational experience. Current class learned and utilized word
processing and digital imaging software, including digital photography, to publish class
newspaper and update class websites. 74% of students met or exceeded state standards for
the Math and 96% of students met or exceeded the state standards for Language Arts during
the 2005 MEAP Test. Students consistently score in the top 25% of the school in
Accelerated Reader Program. Coordinated with Counseling, Special Education, and Title-1
personnel as needed. Co-sponsored school wide in-service training for 6 Trait Writing
Program. Developed lesson packets and presented digital program that trained all 4th and
5th grade teachers. 4th Grade Chairman for Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
Greatly improved professional coordination among all 4th grade staff as well as 5th grade
staff in our building. Co-authored all Language Arts, Writing, and Math Maps for 4th
Grade. Member of Grade Level Curriculum Committee, final presentation of Problem Solving
Committee goals to 2001 North Central Accreditation (NCA) Board, and attendee to ISD MEAP
Math conference in order to assist in procuring current, up-to-date study materials for
current 4th grade classes. Chairman, Grade Level Math Curriculum Committee; co-authored
and developed current Math Curriculum for 4th grade in accordance with state standards.
Worked with Elementary Profile Committee to collate and analyze data in order to develop a
cohesive plan for North Central Accreditation alliance. Authored, developed, and
maintained class website providing parents with information regarding current news,
contact information, lunch menus, class projects, awards information, and educational
website/software information suitable for grade level student utilization. Authored,
developed, and maintained school website providing community with school information on
teachers, programs, support personnel, as well as valuable Internet links for student
utilization. Member, District Technology Committee; collaborating and deciding issues
directly related to the District and State Technology Plan, as well as integrating current
technology issues in the classroom environment. Designed, implemented, and reported
Technology Survey to the Superintendent to provide most current Cherry Street School needs
and desires in accordance with district budget and curriculum concerns. Worked with
Elementary PTA to raise funds and found new Cherry Street Chess Club. Nearly 50 of 200
students were members, learning valuable problem solving and thought processing skills
this year. Team qualified for the State Elementary Championships, finishing 24th at
Michigan State University. Coordinated with school, community, and local TV/ news media
for class fundraising project for Cystic Fibrosis and Leukemia. Winner, 2005 Lamplighter
Award as Outstanding Educator in Kalkaska.
19972001Birch Street Elementary, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Teacher
Full Time Second Grade-Utilization of Curriculum Guide in concert with development of
professional resources consistently ensured the successful completion of each class
school year. Co-authored Michigan Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge
Grant, providing $90,000 for computer improvements to the district. Authored Dollar
General Corporation Interactive Literacy Workstation Grant, providing $500 for classroom
software which helped raise Metropolitan Achievement Test (MAT-7) scores from the 40th to
the 60th percentile nationwide in only second year of teaching. Coordinated with
Counseling and Title-1 personnel as needed. Served on North Central Accreditation Math,
School Technology, and Grade Level Curriculum Development Committees.
Extended Guest Teacher (3rd Grade) Performed 6 weeks of guest teaching duties during an
extended medical leave of absence. Utilization of district curriculum, existing, and
personal resources enabled the class to successfully complete school year. Coordinated
with staff to perform lesson planning, remedial instruction, assessment, midterm and final
grade reports, parent conferences, staff meetings, summer school enrollment
recommendations, and end of year inventory and checkout procedures. Significantly improved
teaching and classroom management techniques.
Summer School Teacher (2nd Grade) Designed, implemented, and assessed in-depth reading
and math curriculum for a class of at-risk 2nd grade students. Effective utilization of
the Flynt-Cooter Reading System enabled the class to read over 30 books during the 5-week
course. Additionally, hands-on instruction empowered students to significantly improve
clock, money, and two-place addition and subtraction skills.
United States Air Force
AWACS Mission Electronic Systems Training Superintendent Managed administration of
training for Air Force s largest Programmed Flying Training Program. Motivated instructors
to produce largest student graduation in AWACS history during 1992. Coordinated and
scheduled academic, simulator, and in-flight training during Operation Desert Storm in
addition to flying over 100 hours of AWACS combat missions.
AWACS Standardization & Evaluation Superintendent Worked at Wing Headquarters level to
implement Stan/Eval program working directly with the Boeing and Westinghouse companies to
validate sophisticate hardware and software developments for mission systems. Authored
rewrite for Air Force Specialty Knowledge Promotion Fitness Examination at the USAF
Occupational Measurement Center.
Education
2004-2010 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
Education Doctorate Educational Psychology/Technology
GPA 4.0 Graduated May 2010
19992001 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
Master of Arts Educational Technology
GPA 4.0 Graduated July 2001
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 73034
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
GPA 3.78 Graduated Cum Laude May 1997
Elementary Education Teaching Credential
Michigan & Oklahoma
1994 Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK
Associate of Science in Diversified Studies
GPA 3.89 Graduated December 1994
Other Qualifications Proficient to train computer systems such as PC Windows based and
Apple; various software programs such as Word Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets,
Internet utilization, multimedia graphics applications, file transfer protocol, Front Page
Website Development, and digital imaging. Developer and maintainer of class website. The
only elementary teacher in the building with a website. References Character References Mr
& Mrs Mark ZeppelinE1221 Mertl Lane
Waupaca, WI 54981-9749
Mr & Mrs Matt Moser
2258 Tamara
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Major Jody Arnold, USAF
Retired
200 Gooseneck Road
Salado, TX 76571
Professional References Barbara Kraus, Teacher (Retired)
5930 Crystal Beach Road N.W.
Rapid City, MI 49676
John Gross, Principal
13851 Bayview Court
Traverse City, MI 49686
Susan Johnson, Principal
4680 Bauer Road
Brighton, MI 48116
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