Kevin M.

Buss
Cell: (630) 363-7879
832 Kingston Lane, Bartlett, IL 60103
KBuss925@gmail.com


Objective
To secure a history/social studies teaching position at the secondary education level

Education Background
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in Secondary Education, GPA 3.71
Certification: Illinois Professional Educator License in Social Science, Grades 6-12
Endorsements: Political Science
Field Experience
Student Teacher, Danville High School January 2014- Present
- Developed and delivered engaging lessons for freshman World History classes
- Worked with the history department to make and implement curriculum decisions
- Assisted in extra-curricular activities such as Band and Medieval Sword fighting Club

Student observer, Centennial High School October 2013- November 2013
- Implemented a Prisoners Dilemma game and lesson in a Sociology elective class

Student observer, Mahomet Seymour Junior High School February 2013- April 2013
- Created a Red Scare game to develop historical empathy in a US History class

Student observer, Fisher Jr/Sr High School October 2012- December 2012
- Had students in a US history class participate in and discuss a WWI draft simulation with authentic cards

Related Experience
Tutor, Urbana Middle School September 2011- May 2012
- Special Education: Assisted struggling students with homework and task-oriented assignments

Tutor, Urbana High School September 2011-January 2012
- Spanish: Helped students understand/catch up on assignments and quizzes

Additional Experience
Habitat for Humanity UIUC Chapter Fall 2012 - Present
- Served on the Fundraising Committee as Trick-or-Treat for Change event chair
- Developed and implemented a new Gingerbread House building fundraiser
- Volunteered at numerous fundraisers, publicity events, and house builds

Summer Camp Instructor at Bartlett Nature Center June 2012- Present
- Instructor for K-6 students in weekly day camp
- Responsible for creating and delivering lessons in weekly day camps

Abilities, Interests, and Resources
Basic Conversational Spanish
Played Trombone through high school, drums since 2008
http://kevinbussportfolio.weebly.com/

Kevin M. Buss
Cell: (630) 363-7879
832 Kingston Lane, Bartlett, IL 60103
KBuss925@gmail.com

References

Ted Houpt
- History Teacher (Danville High School)
- School Phone: (217) 444-1630
- Email: houptt@danville.k12.il.us

David Zola
- Professor, UIUC Department of Education
- Phone: (217) 333-1354
- Email: dzola@illinois.edu

Dan Mitchell
- Certified Naturalist, Bartlett Nature Center
- Phone: (847) 608-3100
- Email: dmitchell@bartlettparks.org