Kohl Meyer
Batavia
Summary
Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans and maintaining productive classroom environments. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to support student learning and development. Knowledge of adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Rotolo Middle School
Batavia, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Instruct Math, Science, English, History, Art, Physical Education, and Special Needs classes on a daily basis
- Interact with over 200 students per day in the classroom and also during passing periods monitoring students
- Collaborate with full time teachers to deliver the lesson as designed by the staff member
- Ensure a constant level of expectations for students
- Work with students from grades 6-8 and well as special needs students
- 3 Nominations for staff of the month since 3/25
- (Stay-at-home father from 2021 until 2025)
Social Studies Teacher- World History, Geography, Civics and Government
Hinckley- Big Rock Middle School
Hinckley, IL
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Designed, created, organized and implemented curriculum for sixth and seventh grade social studies courses (World History and Geography)
- Created lesson plans and assessments designed to monitor and support student growth
- Utilized multiple resources including technology, textbook information, as well as immersive and interactive activities to ensure student learning
- Organized and instituted multiple field trips per year to enhance student’s learning (Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center)
- Managed and instructed classes with a classroom size between 22-32 students
- Participated in lunch room monitoring duties as well as after school enrichment programs
- Worked closely with the special education department to create inclusionary classroom environment for students with an IEP or 504 plan
- Actively participated in parent conferences, student evaluations, special education department meetings as well as grade and departmental level meetings
High School Teacher – You and the Law
Waukegan High School
Waukegan, IL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Designed, organized, implemented and evaluated lesson plans.
- Created classroom rituals and modified behavior plans to create a positive learning environment
- Tasked with creating a course curriculum with one other social science teacher for “You and the Law”
- Introduced members of the community to classes to expose students to real-world connections to the curriculum
- Chaperoned a field trip to the local Court House to witness a “live” court hearing
- Utilized variety of resources to coordinate curriculum to accommodate the different learning styles and needs of students.
- Managed and instructed classes of up to 33 students.
- Assisted in proctoring final exams and all state-mandated testing (SAT and ACT)
- Actively participate in parent conferences, student evaluations, core meetings, and grade and departmental team meetings.
Senior Information Technology Recruiter
TEK Systems
Schaumburg, IL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Sourced, interviewed, and hired qualified candidates for sales and support IT groups and various product development teams
- Managed external agency relationships to maintain candidate flow and control costs
- Worked closely with hiring groups to create and refine hiring goals and objectives
- Managed full-cycle recruiting: screened, offered, negotiated and closed candidates for assigned requisitions
- Prioritized clients’ requirements in a high volume, time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines
- Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to attract, screen, recruit, and select high quality candidates.
Department Lead – Receiving Department
Flinn Scientific
Batavia, IL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- In charge of managing the day to day operations of the receiving department
- Oversee the receiving process of all products, chemicals and operational equipment into Flinn Scientific
- In charge of ensuring the quality and quantity of all products that are received
- In charge of managing all full time and seasonal employees within the department
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
- Ensure all employees are in compliance with the PPE standards of Flinn Scientific when handling and receiving chemicals or hazardous materials
- Maintain open and effective communication with all other departments in Flinn Scientific including Shipping, Manufacturing and Chemical Repack to ensure the optimal productivity level of the warehouse
Support Specialist – General
School of Expressive Arts and Learning
Romeoville, IL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed crisis situations in the classroom as well as in common areas of the school
- Conducted curriculum based activities with students under the instruction of the classroom teacher
- In charge of dismissal of students onto buses and other transportation vehicles after school; coordinated with other staff members to efficiently get students home
- Maintained a therapeutic rapport with students in the classroom as well as in common areas of the school
- In charge of tracking academic goals as well as behavior goals on a daily basis for students
- In charge of charting the academic and behavior goal progression for students on a weekly basis
- Supported other staff members in crisis situations to maintain safety and therapeutic rapport with students
- Maintained contact via phone and email with all student’s guardians
Manager
O’Brien’s Pub and Grill
Batavia, IL
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions
- Maintained exceptional customer service standards
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality
- Directed and coordinated staff to ensure proper functioning of operations
- Advised and supervised staff regarding service standards
- Managed all cash transactions
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education, Social Studies
National Louis University
Chicago, IL01-2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
Aurora University
Aurora, IL01-2009
Skills
- Computer skills
- Flexibility
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
Certification
- Professional Educator License, 6-12 - 2017
- Endorsement, Social Sciences - 2017
Timeline
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Rotolo Middle School
01.2025 - Current
Social Studies Teacher- World History, Geography, Civics and Government
Hinckley- Big Rock Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2021
High School Teacher – You and the Law
Waukegan High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Information Technology Recruiter
TEK Systems
01.2015 - 01.2016
Department Lead – Receiving Department
Flinn Scientific
01.2013 - 01.2014
Support Specialist – General
School of Expressive Arts and Learning
01.2012 - 01.2013
Manager
O’Brien’s Pub and Grill
01.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - History
Aurora University
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education, Social Studies
National Louis University