Eric Knight
Email: Eric.Knight@k12.sd.us
Web-site: http://ek021.k12.sd.us/administrationportfolio.htm
http://ek021.k12.sd.us/graduateportfolio.htm
Permanent:
406 Pittsburgh Ave.
Harrisburg, SD 57032
Objective:
To obtain an administrative position where I can help teachers, students, parents, and school employees engage in the learning process.
Education:
Fall 2009-Summer 2012 South Dakota State University
Masters Degree in Educational Administration: Summer 2012
Spring 2006-Summer 2007 South Dakota State University
Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Summer 2007
Fall 2002-Fall 2004 Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education: Dec. 2004
Endorsements: K-12 Computer Education, Middle School Science, English/Language Arts, Assistant Coaching, and Head Coaching Baseball
Fall 2000-Spring 2002Mount Marty College, Watertown, South Dakota
Fall1999-Spring 2000 Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Fall 1996-Spring1999 Watertown High School, Watertown, South Dakota
Computer Skills:
Logo, Visual Basic, Windows 98-XP, Macintosh/Apple Computers, IBM Compatible Computers, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Access, Microsoft FrontPage, Hyper Studio, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Email, Projector, and Smart Board
Work Experience:
Fourth Grade Teacher, Chester Elementary, Sept. 2005-Present
· Teacher in self contained classroom
· Entering third year of teaching fourth grade
Coaching, Chester Area School, Sept. 2005-Present
· Head boys basketball coach 3 seasons
· Assistant football coach 3 seasons
· Assistant boys basketball 5 seasons
Kindergarten Long Term-Sub, Chester Elementary, Dec.2004-Feb. 2004
· Subbed for 8 weeks in a self contained kindergarten classroom
· Responsible for making lesson plans for each week
· Taught nineteen students in an all day classroom
Sixth Grade Long Term-Sub, Chester Elementary, Feb. 2004-March 2004
· Subbed for three weeks in a self contained classroom with one aide
· Responsible for making lesson plans for each week
Head Coach, Sioux Falls East American Legion Baseball, 2006-2009
· Coached 2006 team to State Tournament Appearance
· Responsible for try-outs and making cuts
· Responsible for 50 game schedule and travel plans
Head Coach, Sioux Falls West 15-16 VFW Baseball, 2005
· Responsible for making a 50 game schedule
· In charge of holding try-outs and making cuts
Head Coach, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School, 2005 & 2006
· Held practices inside and outside for 9th-12th grade players
· Delegated other coaching responsibilities to other coaches
Assistant Coach, Chester Boys Basketball, 2005-2008
· Coached the 9th grade and Junior Varsity teams
· Assisted the Varsity team with practices and games
· Varsity team finished Big East Conference Champs
· Varsity team finished Big East Conference Tourney Champs
Watertown Post 17 Baseball Parents Assoc., Watertown, SD May 2003-2004
· Coach Watertown Varsity Legion baseball team
· Drove bus and supervised players on road trips
· Scheduled games for 2 Legions teams and 3 VFW teams
Roy's Sport Shop, Watertown, SD Fall 2000-Aug. 2004
· Manager of shoe dept., in charge of futures shoe order
· General Sales
· Team, City, and School Sales
Field Experience:
Level I: Garfield Elementary, Watertown, SD, Central Elementary, Brookings, SD Lincoln Elementary, Watertown SD,
Level II: Garfield Elementary, Watertown, SD, Watertown Middle School, Madison Public Library, Madison, SD, Washington Elementary, Madison, SD, St. Thomas Moore Elementary, Madison, SD
Level III: Chester Elementary, Chester, SD
Student Teaching: Fourth Grade Chester Elementary, Chester, SD
Principal Internship: Chester Elementary, Chester, SD
References:
Available upon request