Program Manager Education Teacher

Nicholas F. Banks

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EXPERIENCE:

North Metro Community Services, Westminster, CO January 2022- Present

Day Services Program Manager

Supervise and provide support to a team of Direct Support Professionals

Create a safe and supportive envioronment for adults with disabilities

Responsible for the daily operation of my staff and ensuring that quality day services are provided

Adventure Montessori, Lafayette, CO August 2020 – December 2021

Behavioral Mentor for Special Needs Child

·Selected by parents and faculty to work with youngster with Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) focused on classroom behavior and peer interactions

·Accomplished stated goals giving this developmentally delayed youngster the chance to reach his full intellectual/social potential

Assistant Teacher/Physical Education Teacher K-5

·Developed and executed academic curriculum using Montessori methodology

·Created a job calendar to encourage accountability among students

·Worked across grades to build a field day experience that demonstrated the power of teamwork while delivering a memorable experience

Amazing Athletes, Front Range, CO August 2014 – 2020 (part-time)

Sports Coach/Sales Representative

·Teach a wide range of age groups (18 months-elementary) using skill based performance curriculum (teach 10 different individual and team based sports)

·Partner with owner to call on schools, developing a wider network of users

·*During COVID- Making sales calls, creating contact lists for connecting with schools

University of Colorado, School of Education, Boulder, CO November 2018- May 2019

Academic Advisor

·Consulted with students to set-up degree plans and select classes that would fulfill requirements

·Trained student workers to effectively manage front desk operations

·Teamed with colleagues to run the student ambassador program

Capital One, Boulder, CO September 2016 - November 2018

Cafe Ambassador

·Worked with community to engage clients with the Capital One Café experience

·Partnered with Capital One clients to maximize their Café experience

·Sponsored community events to raise awareness and the currency of the Capital One Cafe

·Continued to create awareness of this new venture, building loyalty among community members, including the University and businesses in the Front Range and beyond

·Developed financial education programs with Dora, focusing on bringing financial awareness to those who have not previously used traditional banking in their every-day lives

Overture, Longmont, CO Summer 2016

Care Provider/Athletic Coach

·Managed groups of developmentally challenged, young adults, providing outstanding care while engaging these clients in physical and educational activities

Adventure Montessori, Lafayette, CO August 2014 – May 2016

Assistant Teacher/Physical Education Teacher K-4

·Developed and executed academic curriculum using Montessori methodology

·Created a job calendar to encourage accountability among students

·Worked across grades to build a field day experience that demonstrated the power of teamwork while delivering a memorable experience

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Boulder, CO April 2005 - June 2014

Physical Education Teacher

·Instructed K-8 students in skill building, teamwork/sportsmanship and basic nutrition/healthy lifestyle

·Demonstrated effective classroom management, infusing fun into a challenging curriculum

·Teamed with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary skill building while managing the after-school program

·Received a career achievement award from the athletic department for excellence in forming a bridge between the physical education department and athletics through teaching, coaching and mentoring

Home Instead Senior Care, Boulder, CO March 2005 – March 2006

·Interacted with seniors, assisting them to remain independent and connected to others

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO August 2001 – February 2005

Admissions Counselor

·Managed the flow for over 2,000 applicant files including reading and rendering decisions in timely manner

·Traveled nationwide to recruit students to the University

·Counseled incoming freshmen and transfer students to ensure accurate and informative academic/career selection strategy

·Worked as a member of the Multicultural Access and Community Affairs Team (MACA) to increase diverse applicants

·Supervised all “special visits”, coordinating and customizing the “Boulder Experience” for numerous groups of potential applicants/family members, mainly working with high school students, transfers and their families

·Participated in NSSFNS to plan and deliver major diversity fair each year

·Chosen to serve as admission liaison to Disability Services, interacting with this campus area to ensure full accessibility for all students

·Delivered presentations to large groups, increasing communication skills and the ability to connect with potential applicants and their families

Boulder County YMCA, Boulder, CO Summers 2000/2001

Assistant Camp Director

·Worked with various age groups promoting leadership opportunities, using sports and other related camp activities as the vehicle for this skill building exercise; worked with disabled children, including an autistic child who bloomed under my care

·Earned a leadership role based on initiatives taken as needed

·Invited to return at the Assistant Director level during the upcoming school year

Columbia Business School, New York, NY Summers 1997/1998/1999

Admissions Assistant

·Managed all aspects of the front desk operation at both the M.B.A. and Executive M.B.A. programs

·Reorganized the Executive M.B.A. database while assuming a leadership role in developing a customer service model for all client contacts, delivering superior service to a very demanding group of graduate students

·Facilitated all admissions related queries among prospects, staff and current students

University of Colorado Foundation, Boulder, CO Summer/Fall 1999

Administrative Assistant

·Directed outside inquiries to the appropriate resources; assumed responsibility for all ad hoc office situations in the absence of the Director and funded college expenses with salary

EDUCATION:

University of Colorado at Boulder- College of Arts and Sciences May 2001

Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Philosophy

·Community Service Project: worked with special needs children in the Boulder community; cited for exceptional results with autistic child

·Sports Marketing Club: Vice President in charge of event planning and recruitment of professionals in the field

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

·Proficient in Microsoft Office environment including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·Leadership training with Outward Bound; independent travel in Europe/Japan

COACHING:

·Coached volleyball, basketball and softball at Sacred Heart/Peak to Peak/Shining Mountain

Awards: JV Girls Softball (2008 Consolation Champions), Girls Basketball (2009 City Champions), JV Girls Basketball (2010 City Champions), Volleyball (Undefeated Regular Season and 2010 Consolation City Champions-Division 1), Girls Softball (2010 City Champ Runner-up), Girls Volleyball (2011 Consolation City Champions-Division 1), JV Girls Basketball (Undefeated Regular Season and 2012 City Champ Runner-up), JV Girls Volleyball (Regular season record of 7-1 and overall 20-4 in actual games played in a 3 game match set; 2012 City Champ Runner-up)

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