Skill-Based Resume

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Communication Skills.

How can you know I have them?

* Coached speech and debate
* Recognized with award from state speech teachers association (OSTCA).
* Coached state champion (Public Forum debate)
* Led team to District Championship

Quick Learning/Technical.

Proof?

* Self-studied and earned IT credential (A+ certification) from CompTIA (2024)
* Daily Linux user: able to write scripts, modify system configs
* Skilled at navigating documentation, manuals, and new tech environments

Autonomous & Adaptive

How can you know?

    Built innovative middle school debate program —solo
    Passed Oklahoma Speech Certification independently to take over a high school team
    Grew team to largest in state
    Successfully adapted to multiple roles across education

Conflict & Customer Skills

Experience?

    10+ years teaching, ranging from 6th graders to seniors, gifted to remedial classes.
    Navigated high-stress parent-student dynamics with professionalism
    Strong interpersonal skills honed in emotionally intense, people-facing environments


Actually Hard Working.

How can you know I am? (And, yes, I am accusing most people of not).

* Debate tournaments = 20+ hours, on the weekends. 80 hour weeks happen.
* Removes distractions to stay productive (no Google account on phone)
* Highly efficient at clerical tasks.  “Inbox zero,” GTD.
* “If you’re not early, you’re late. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”


They say work harder, not smart, but I believe it is best to do both -- ask me how I do.