2022-2023 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

o Cultivated classroom management and behavioral plans using active learning-listening strategies o Executed effective lesson plans implementing technology for learning resulting in 2 letter-grade increases Second Grade - Mintonye Elementary Spring 2020 o Established and implemented whole class and small group instruction for a unit of study o Coordinated with overseeing teacher to compose unit curriculum Fifth Grade - Lafayette Sunny Side Intermediate School Fall 2019 o Collaborated with classroom teacher to observe the classroom o Analyzed observations and testing data to prepare for upcoming teaching experiences

o Facilitated learning for students by creative lesson planning and engaging in student-centered activities o Differentiated lesson plans to target individual students’ strengths and weaknesses during teaching o Communicated with parents about students’ behavior and progress in class during parent conferences First Grade - Vinton Elementary Fall 2021 o Planned and facilitated inquiry based and open ended math and science lessons o Developed instructional strategies including behavioral motivators to engage a small group in participation First Grade - Miller Elementary Spring 2021 o Encouraged students to embrace potential by showing their progress on assessments o Tracked student progress through running records assessments o Generated and analyzed assessments to plan future lessons based on results First Grade - Battle Ground Elementary Fall 2020 o Promote activities that engage members to enhance retention within the major and field upon graduation o Engage middle and high-school age students of color to encourage consideration of education as a career Teaching in Tanzania – Arusha, Tanzania May 2021 (Maymester) o Engaged a class of 20 Tanzanian children ages 5-6 teaching through various activities o Took 6 credit hours in teaching pedagogy and classroom management Informational Interviews in Chicago Public Schools – Chicago, IL March 2021 Students in Education Enhancing Diversity (S.E.E.D.) – Purdue University August 2022 - Present o Serve as Mentor Program Chair to ensure incoming members are matched with a member mentor

Purdue University Baseball Spring 2020-Spring 2021 o Performed consistently at a high level of play due to a strong work ethic and disciplined lifestyle o Prioritized team unity, skill development, and knowledge of the game through team activities, extra film, and self-initiated practices o Earned a full 5 year scholarship and started as the team captain for 3 years o Awarded Academic All Big Ten Baseball Team Fall 2018-Spring 2019 o Bestowed Big Ten Player of the Week Spring 2018 o Acknowledged on Deans List Fall 2016 through Spring 2018 o Nominated National Baseball Player of the Week Spring 2017 o Voted Baseball All Region Honorable Mention Spring 2017 Small Group Leader Spring 2021-Present o Facilitate 12-15 young adults in building friendships and serving the community o Challenge members to take the next step in personal growth o Mentor and problem solve with young adults to help guide their life choices Boiler Athletic Counsel Fall 2021-Fall 2022

o Conducted a self-directed study of 5 Chicago Public Schools to learn more about education in urban areas o Interviewed teachers and administrators regarding their advice and insight on their approach to education o Shadowed 3 administrators, toured their schools, and obtained introductions and advice from top teachers

o Launched motivational events to enhance the drive and commitment of athletes o Engaged in a group of leaders from athletic teams to build unity among sports o Collaborated to problem solve areas of weaknesses on each team

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Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana May 2023 Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education GPA- 3.7/4.0 Concentration in Reading Educational Leadership: Clear River Kids’ Director Summer 2022-Present

o Compose and implement a two year curriculum for six classrooms ages two through 5 th grade, which includes individual special needs curriculum and differentiation of instruction for K-5 th grade o Oversee and train 120 teachers who assist in the classrooms on a weekly basis in a short 2 year span o Establish classroom management and engaging teaching strategies for adults to use in their classrooms o Plan and execute yearly special events for 100 children 3 years old to 5 th grade which includes training volunteers, vision planning, creating age appropriate curriculum, and communicating with parents Lafayette Baseball Academy Coach Fall 2022-Present o Trained a team of middle schoolers as a baseball coach on a daily basis First Grade - Oaklawn Elementary Spring 2022 o Engaged in a hands on 14 week student teaching experience o Motivated kids with varying levels of commitment to connect with each other and develop team work o Engaged in managing the team as a whole while also mentoring and developing each individual player o Practiced effective time management as a coach, student, and college athlete simultaneously Purdue University Baseball Camp Coach and Mentor Summers 2021 & 2022 o Coached over 300 athletes in three weeks yearly

Kendall Kindergarten kindergarten@gmail.com 333 School South (765) 494-8780 Lafayette, IN 47909 Objective:

o Communicated and trained with students and coaches from many different cultures and backgrounds o Coordinated and organized athletes to provide a safe environment during the camp week o Reconstructed confidence in athletes to enhance their mental aspect of the game

To obtain the Kindergarten Teacher position at William H. Ray School with additional interest in coaching Baseball. Education: Teaching Experience:

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