422 North Washington                                                                                                                                                                  (507) 359-5014
New Ulm, MN  56073                                                                                                                                                                   dckay@newulmtel.net

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.
 

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.
 

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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