Assistant Teacher

Blake Thornburgh

***********@*****.*** 785-***-**** Lawrence, KS BT

Summary

● Experienced teacher with seven years of teaching elementary school with familiarity in all subjects.

● Trained in technology such as SMART boards, Promethean boards, laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs.

● Recreation Director with five years of experience at Canton-Galva, Kansas.

● Seven years of coaching experience in a variety of sports.

● Focused on building connections with students and the city members to strengthen engagement and help reach their full potential through skill-building.

● Knowledgeable about planning activities, field trips, and projects to diversify instruction and immerse students.

● Experienced in adapting gameplay based on competitor strategies to maximize team success.

● Developed and implemented successful recruitment strategies to attract and retain highly skilled athletes, workers, and volunteers.

Skills

● Differentiated instruction

and learning techniques

● Strong leadership skills

● Approachable

● Background in sports

● Experience in

fundraising

● Schedule management

● Exceptionally organized

● Trained in Google Apps

and Google Analytics

● Mentor teacher

Experience: Teacher/Recreation Director/Coach

Elementary Teacher Galva, Kansas and Tonganoxie, Kansas 7/2013-3/2020

● Taught a math departmentalized classroom of 20-26 students.

● Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information, and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

● Create lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.

● Member of the calendar committee.

● Step up STEM field trips that would include hands-on math and science lessons for my students.

● Chosen as a mentor teacher for 3 Tabor College Students to work with and assistant their further education in the classroom.

● Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

● Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.

● Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relation-building actions.

● Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.

Blake Thornburgh

***********@*****.*** 785-***-**** Lawrence, KS BT

● Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension. Junior High Athletic Head Coach Galva, Kansas and Tonganoxie, Kansas 7/2013-3/2020

● Reviewed game tapes of competitor matches to understand strategies and plan approaches.

● Prepared athletes for games with a well-coordinated schedule of practice and individual training.

● Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during, and after coaching seasons.

● Mentored novice players in building confidence and a healthy competitive spirit.

● Checked equipment and monitored common areas to ensure neatness, organization, and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.

● Collaborated with peers to achieve program growth while managing coaching development. Canton Galva Recreation Director Galva, Kansas

12/2013-8/2018

● Duties included facilitating and running recreation sporting events, hiring officials, as well as organizing an annual 5K race.

● Maintained fundraising efforts and inventoried supplies to effectively manage all program activities.

● Collaborated at Civic Club meetings, schools, and other public agendas to generate participation in recreation programs.

● Advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement and involvement. Emporia State University Men’s Basketball Emporia, KS 8/2010-12/2012

● Student-assistant for the Emporia State men’s basketball program in which I was in charge of setting up film equipment for games, preparing equipment, and traveling with the team for home and away games.

● Provided a variety of age groups with the necessary skills needed for basketball, as well as practiced essential motor skills.

Education and Training

Graduate: 2019-2020

Fort Hays University, Hays, Kansas

● Masters of Education Building Administration

Undergraduate: 2008-2012

Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas

● Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education K-6 High School: 2004-2008

Osage City High School, Osage City, Kansas

Blake Thornburgh

***********@*****.*** 785-***-**** Lawrence, KS BT

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