- Graphic Design
- Avid Reader
- Gym Workouts
- Music
- Digital Art and Animation
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Drummer for Mugshot Bandits band
- Past drummer for Columbus Road Baptist Church praise band
- Award winning songwriter
Craig Sparks
Quincy
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. John's Lutheran School
08.2024 - Current
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Teacher
Unity CUSD 4 School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Commercial Producer
KHQA-TV
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
Education
Master of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO08-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Music
Quincy University
Quincy, IL08-2005
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom technology
- Alternative learning methods
- Creative lesson plan development
- Testing and grading
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Curriculum compliance with Illinois
- Subject matter expertise
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
St. John's Lutheran School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Unity CUSD 4 School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
Commercial Producer
KHQA-TV
01.2014 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Music
Quincy University
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