Independent Contractor-Professional Tutor-BBQ Catering

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Reed Anthony Gretsch

Fort Davis, TX *****-0444 ************@*****.*** (432-249 - 2002)

Strong communication skills, verbal and non-verbal. Great listener. Master of negotiations. Incredible problem solver. Self-motivated. Resourceful with time management. Adaptable to almost any situation. Assertive, when needed. Strong conflict resolution skills. Many leadership qualities. Perfect Driving Record. Veteran coach.

Master teacher. Lifelong learner! Mentor/Tutor Willing to relocate to: El Paso County, TX - Presidio County, TX - Jeff Davis County, TX. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

SKILLS

Grant Writing

Sports Coaching

Construction

Management,

Landscaping

Video Editing

Fundraising

Writing Skills

Teaching

Classroom Management

Research

Events Management

Mechanical Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cook – Independent Contractor – Professional Tutor Fort Davis, Texas 79734 06/2022-Present Professional Tutor/Mentor

Self-Employed – Alpine, Cook -, Fort Davis, TX & Marfa TX 03/2012 – Present - Independent Contractor – Professional Tutor

I am not just an amazing listener, but also an amazing coach and mentor!

I can help shape academic goals and I am dedicated to getting my students to achieve them.

I have more patience than Any other Teacher I have met and worked with!

My students will gain an understanding when a concept isn't clear to them.

I find my students strengths and scaffold from there.

I have 32+ years of teaching experience.

When I taught in Public Schools, I got through to the students no other teacher could get through too.

I had all the problem students or the ones with learning challenges.

I started my career as a Preschool Teacher.

When I was eighteen, I jumped up to kindergarten then Elementary school, then Middle School and then High School.

My last nine years was teaching in the Adult Correctional Facilities.

Working with people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. Front of House Team Member, Cook, Smoke Master, Fort Davis Drug Store - Fort Davis, TX, 01/2022 – 11/2022 Front Desk Associate/Maintenance/Cook/ Barista Manger, Hotel Lumpia, Fort Davis, TX 02/2019 – 09/2021 Cashier/Stock Clerk/Customer Service Representative, Celebration Liquor - Alpine, TX 06/2018 – 07/2019 Sul Ross Building Maintenance Supervisor, Sul Ross State University - Alpine, TX 09/2014 – 01/2019 Construction Worker, Lead Landscaper/Grounds Supervisor, Hamby Const. Co. - Alpine, TX 06/2013 – 11/2014 Crew Foreman, Fuss Fellows Construction - Marfa, TX 03/2013 – 04/2014 Page 2

Academic Teacher

State of California, Department of Corrections - Folsom, CA 12/2005 – 09/2012

Worked with adult inmates to achieve a vocational/academic certification.

Supervised 12 state employees as well as 12 Inmate Clerks and 120 inmates.

Taught GED and Coastline Community College classes to over 120 students a week.

Ran the Developmentally Disabled Program.

Created Individual Education Plans for individuals.

Worked with custody staff, medical staff, psychiatry staff, and mental health staff.

Attended Inmate Classification to come up with an education plan for everyone.

I've worked with many different types of Students with excruciating circumstances from Autism, Blind & Visually Impairment, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans. and anyone who suffers from a disability to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in education/employment.

Extensive case management, counseling, job placement and general knowledge of disabilities Site Supervisor, Heaton Child Development Center

Fresno Unified School District - Fresno, CA 06/2004 – 12/2005

Train and hire new employees, schedule staff meetings, desired results evaluation, Teacher/Aides evaluations, plan In- services, scheduling & payroll, manage budget.

Enrollment of new students, host Parent/Teacher conferences.

Review lesson plans for Age-Appropriate practices.

Transported Parents and students on Field Trips.

Ran the school age after school program.

Preschool Teacher/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher & Substitute Teacher Fresno Unified School District 08/2000 – 05/2005

Substitute Teacher Kindergarten through 12th grades.

Provide Montessori/High Scope curriculum for 19 to 24 students, supervise 2 aides.

Fresno Teachers Association union site representative.

Coordinate carnival & fundraisers.

Substitute for Site Supervisor

Teacher

Worsley Education Complex High School Ed/ Juvenile Hall 05/2004 – 08/2004

5th-12th grade) Summer Session.

Teaching high risk students at High school level while maintaining a secure environment.

Student Study Team member, science, career, Personal Social Development, history, language arts, and social sciences.

Worked to increase students Emotional Development.

Building students Self Esteem.

Certificated Tutor & Substitute Teacher

Fresno Unified School District 12/2003 – 08/2004

Instruct groups of 7-10 students in the Read Naturally program.

Focusing on Fluency and Comprehension skills w/ grades K-8. Middle School After School Program Coordinator

Fresno Unified School District 08/2000 – 08/2002

Teach after school program for up to 20 students in language history/arts/social studies and math.

Maintain yearly budget & time sheets/payroll.

Coordinate after school dances & study trips.

Close communication with students, Home Room Teachers and support staff. Page 3

Activities Coordinator/Student Incentives

Fresno Unified School District - Fresno, CA 08/1992 - 08/2000

Assisted Neighborhood Resource Center in daily/special functions.

Administrative Team/Student Study Team, Child Family Intervention Team.

Developed Individualizes Education Plans for students.

Yearly School Site Planning Committee Chairman.

Coordinate student activities, carnivals, Saturday school, assemblies, fundraisers, family bingo & family movie nights.

Development/ Implementation of Teacher Cadet Program w/ CSUF & 15 other FUSD schools.

Coordinate after school enrichment program, noon-time video, harmonica & readers club, and dances.

Developed off-campus tutoring center @ Villa Hermosa Apartments.

Prepared students/parents in appropriate ways to conduct and respond to interview processes.

Conducted mock interviews.

Allowing for students/parents to be both the intervener and interviewee.

Networked with multiple community leaders and private organizations to develop programs/services to benefit the students/parents in our community to assist with multiple services available to them.

Also working with multiple agencies to develop services specific to our community population. ESL tutor

Fresno Unified School District 08/1991 – 08/1992

Applied Total Physical Response Techniques.

Taught Basic Interpersonal Skills

Translated Hmong Folk tales into English 10/1991 - 08/1992 Fresno Unified School District, Instructional Classroom Aide.

Supervised noon time aides and activities.

Coached after school sports teams.

Organized sport tournaments with other schools.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Clovis Unified School District - Clovis, CA 08/1990 – 08/1991

Provide lessons using High Scope Curriculum.

Coordinate parent/teacher conferences.

Maintain student discipline/cumulative portfolios.

Parent/staff conflict resolution & related issues EDUCATION

• Associates Degree in English as a Second Language Program & ESOL California State University - Chula Vista, CA 01/2007 – 12/2012

• Master’s in Education Leadership-Principal Certification Sul Ross State University – Alpine, TX 01/2015

• Under Graduate Education in Criminology Program

Southwestern College - Chula Vista, CA 01/2007 – 07/2008

• K-12 Cleared Teaching Multiple Subject Credential in Primary and Secondary Education California State University-Fresno - Fresno, CA 08/2000 – 06/2003

• K-12 Teacher Credentialing Program in Education

National University - Fresno, CA 01/1994- 05/2000

• Bachelors of Science in Child Development

California State University - Fresno, CA 05/2000

• Associates of Science in Child Development

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Fresno City College/California State University/Fresno Pacific College/ Southwestern College 05/1993 AWARDS - A Few of my accomplishments – January 1996

• Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission Volunteer of the Year, 96/97.

• California Leadership Academy 97/98.

• California Readers Association 96/97.

• Fresno County Parks & Recreation, Coach of the Season 96/97.

• Fresno’s Police Department Volunteer of the year 2002

• COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT

• Volunteer, Alpine Red Cross,

• Neighborhood Watch, Holiday Dinner for Kids,

• Volunteer with Salvation Army

• Economic Opportunity Commission

• Volunteer COP w/Fresno Police Department

• Volunteer Viva Beg Bend 7 years and still volunteering.

• Volunteer of the Month - Alpine, TX Public Library.

• Police Volunteer - Alpine, TX

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 06/92 English as a Second Language Certificate - CSUF

• 10/94 California Children’s Center Master Teacher Permit

• 06/00 California Preliminary K-12 Teaching Credential

• 01/03 California Ryan k-12 Clear Credential

• 12/04 Center Director Credential Head Start

• 01/15 Started Masters of Education at Sul Ross State University Page 5

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