Nicholas J.

Kasser
Cell Phone: (650) 465-0051
Email: nkasser@yahoo.com

Home Address
2224 Baxter Ln
Bozeman, Montana
59718 Apt 10
Objective: To secure a teaching job in which I can develop my craft and facilitate
my students creation of their own successes both in my class and in life.
Education
Bachelors Degree in English with Teaching Option, Graduated with Highest
Honors from MSU Jan 2014 May 2016 GPA: 3.7, Deans list in Spring of 2014, Fall of 2014,
Spring of 2015, Fall of 2015, Spring of 2016.
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA Sep 2011 Dec 2013
Woodside High School, Woodside, CA Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
High School GPA: 3.6

Certifications/Relevant Training:
Cpr/First Aid
Armed Intruder Training at Belgrade Armory
Assisted in facilitating armed intruder training at Belgrade High School
Facilitated MyVoice focus group at Belgrade High School
Education Experience
Belgrade High School, Belgrade, MT Jan 2016 May 2016
Student Teaching
Facilitated student learning for a variety of grade levels ranging from sophomore to
seniors, and from remedial to AP level classes
Collaborated with colleagues to design lesson plans that fit both the standards and
my students
Developed curriculum units that enhanced my students learning and helped them to
engage with the content in a meaningful and fun way
Started classroom traditions
Volunteered at various trainings and events designed to develop a sense of
community among both students and teachers at the school
Fostered Positive Professional Relationships with both students and staf
Belgrade High School, Belgrade, MT October 2015 December 2015
Practicum
Observed in multiple high school classrooms to gain an understanding and witness
the application of a variety of educational styles and techniques
Researched and interviewed students in order to expand my knowledge in classroom
and behavioral management, and to get to know my students
Participated in the professional community
Fostered Positive Professional Relationships with both students and staf

Belgrade High School, Belgrade, MT Jan 2014 Present

Tutor

Worked at Belgrade High School as an after school tutor

Specialized in English, but I assisted students in a variety of subjects
Operated in an independent setting, often coming up with lessons on the fly
depending on what each student needed
Interacted with multiple students at one time
Assisted students in elevating both their grades and the level of their classwork and
homework

Lindamood Bell Learning Processes, San Mateo, CA, Menlo Park, CA Jun 2012-

August 2012, Jun 2013- August 2013

Clinician (Tutor)
Taught children at a tutoring company focused on literacy
Worked with children as young as 5 and as old as 24
Tutored children who were ADD and/or dyslexic
Administered lessons designed to help with reading speed and comprehension
Interacted with parents on a regular basis
Demonstrated lessons and student progress to parents on a regular basis

Other Work Experience

Sportsmans Warehouse, Bozeman, MT April 2015-Present
Fishing Associate
Currently work at Sportsmans Warehouse
Developed skills in customer service and working with people of all diferent types
Practiced establishing credibility with people in the span of a few sentences
Taught people new to fishing about the tools and strategies they need to be
successful
Developed communication skills, especially in dealing with people who were not
always happy
Assisted multiple customers at one time
Museum of The Rockies, Bozeman, MT Aug 2014 Dec 2014
Gift Store Clerk
Worked as a gift store clerk
Developed skills in customer service
Acted as store manager during days when I was the only person running the store
Demonstrated trustworthiness, personal responsibility, and work ethic when opening
and closing the store and counting the till
Assisted multiple customers at one time
Sola Caf/Red Tractor Pizza, Bozeman, MT Jan 2014 Aug 2014
Dishwasher/Janitor/Pizza Delivery
Developed skills in customer service
Formed positive professional relationships with a variety of coworkers
Demonstrated trustworthiness and accountability when delivering pizzas and making
transactions

Demonstrated trustworthiness, accountability, and responsibility for maintaining a

safe work environment when closing the store and acting as a solo nighttime janitor
Gained experience with a variety of tools and systems
Practiced problem solving skills while working as a janitor, often being the only
person in the building after hours
Developed skills in multitasking

Metro 19 Station, San Luis Obispo, CA March 2012-Dec 2013

Busboy/Food Server
Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Worked with multiple customers at one time
Developed skills in multitasking
Communicated with chefs in a chaotic environment in order to properly serve
customers
Luttickens Deli, Menlo Park, CA Jul 2009 - Aug 2011
Sandwich Maker/Cashier
Served multiple customers at one time, all with individual needs
Developed communication skills
Demonstrated trustworthiness and accountability when opening and closing the deli
Managed catering orders

Additional Experience

Volunteered tutoring for four semesters at Belgrade High School

Citizen Schools, Redwood City, Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Football Coach/Tutor
Volunteered as a Flag Football coach for Kennedy Middle School through the Citizen
Schools program, which combines academics and after school activities to help their
students become better citizens
Supervised students on campus as well as on field trips
Tutored students in the classroom, many in Spanish
Tech Club

Awards/Honors

MSU Deans List Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Graduated MSU with Highest Honors
Eli Jurin Scholarship,
Palo Alto Weekly Scholarship,
2 time winner of Captains Award for football
3 time winner of Core team Award for football,
Honor Roll student for all four years of high school

Skills

Works well with people

Sociable and afable
Enjoys interacting with other people, especially children.
Works well under pressure
Professional and prompt
Shows up ready to work
Speaks both English and Basic Spanish

Willing to learn and develop my craft

References:
Stacey Herries, English Teacher for Belgrade High School: (406) 388-6862
James Lewis, English Teacher for Belgrade High School: (406) 580-8466
Sruti Raghavan, center director for San Mateo Lindamood Bell: (408) 205-7058