David C. Kunz
New Ulm, MN 56073
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OBJECTIVE:A teaching position in the area of my certification,
secondary education, grades 5-12 - social studies.
EDUCATION:Bachelor of Science, Teaching
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Degree May 2002
Coaching Certification
National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Education Program, Certificate
November 1998
Bachelor of Science, Leisure Service Management
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Degree December 1989
EXPERIENCE:Student Teacher, Waseca Middle School
(January 2002, to May 2002)
Plan, develop, and implement unit and lesson plans including graduation
rule projects and assessments. Responsible for evaluation of student
work, attendance, discipline, and the development of a cooperative classroom
and student citizenship.
Substitute Teacher, New Ulm High School
(January 2001 to present)
Implement teacher plans, attendance, and supervision of students in
a classroom setting.
Assistant Coach, Varsity Girls Hockey, New Ulm High School
(October 1998 to present)
Plan daily practices, assist students with skill development in large
and small groups and one-on-one situations, skill assessment, cooperative
systems learning, extensive supervision, promote social and personal development.
Clinical Experience, Social Studies, New Ulm High School
(October 2001)
Developed and taught a two week unit to two sections of a Western Civilization
class. Unit included lectures, discussions, group work, internet
activity, and unit exam.
Public Achievement Coach, Dakota Meadows Middle School, North
Mankato, MN
(September 2000 to May 2001)
Guided eighth grade students in developing public service announcements
about their school that were broadcast on local radio stations. Developed
concepts of citizenship, public work, community, empowerment.
Clinical Experience, Social Studies, Cleveland Quality Middle
School, St. Paul, MN
(March 2001)
Observe classroom, assist students in one-on-one, small group, and
whole class situations, provided assistance and critique of student History
Day projects.
Clinical Experience, Social Studies, New Ulm High School
(October to December 2000)
Observe classroom, assist students in one-on-one, small group, and
whole class situations, team teach, assist teachers with technology equipment,
assist teachers with lesson plans.
RELATED EXPERIENCE:Head Coach, American Legion Baseball, New Ulm Legion
Post 132
(February 1997 to present)
Plan practices and game day strategy, assist players with skill development,
supervision and personnel management.
Program Coordinator, Summer Youth Baseball/Softball, New Ulm
Park and Recreation Department
(June 1999 to August 2000)
Hiring, training, and assessment of coaching staff, team organization
and scheduling, skill development and assessment, program evaluation.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:Park Laborer, Park and Recreation Department, New Ulm,
MN, September 1996 to present.
Route Representative, Aramark Services, Minneapolis, MN, July
1993 - July 1996.
Playground Supervisor, Park and Recreation Department, New Hope,
MN, June - July 1993.
Arena Maintenance, Park and Recreation Department, New Hope,
MN, November 1992 - May 1993.
Risk Insurance Agent, AB&B Associates, Coon Rapids, MN, April
1991 - July 1992.
Salesperson, Steichen s Sporting Goods, Roseville, MN, February
1990 - April 1991.
Management Staff, Sagedahl Sports Athletic Center, Minnetonka,
MN, March 1990 - August 1990.
Youth Activity Supervisor, Lynnhurst Community Center, Minneapolis,
MN, January 1990 - March 1990.
MEMBERSHIPS:Minnesota State High School Coaches Association
Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association
Sons of the American Legion
University of Minnesota M Club
First Aid/CPR Certification
INTERESTS:Sport and sport theory, writing novels, reading, history, hiking,
canoeing, camping, golfing, baseball, hockey
REFERENCES:Professional Portfolio available online at
http://www.newulmtel.net/~dckay/daveswebpage.html
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