Andrew Flowers
Mankato
Summary
Energetic, patient, and adaptable individual, skilled in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments. Possesses solid understanding of educational techniques and proficient in lesson planning and classroom management. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and inspiring love for learning.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills in educational setting, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to manage diverse tasks and foster positive relationships. Excited to leverage transferrable skills in dynamic environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher - Physical Education
Tri-City United High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
- Fostered positive learning environment, addressing individual student needs through personalized attention.
- Developed and implemented tailored lesson plans to improve student understanding of complex subjects.
Level 3 of Teacher Preparation Program
Wilson Elementary School
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
DAPE Experience
Lake Crystal Elementary
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Level 2 of Teacher Preparation Program
Waseca Junior and Senior High School
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Homeschool Program
Minnesota State University Mankato
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
DAPE Experience
Waseca Junior and Senior High School
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
DAPE Experience
Rosa Parks Elementary School
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
DAPE Experience
Franklin Elementary School
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
DAPE Experience
Mankato West High School
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
DAPE Experience
Dakota Meadows Middle School
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
DAPE Experience
Roosevelt Elementary School
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
DAPE Experience
Bridges Elementary School
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Level 1 of Teacher Preparation Program (AVID)
Prairie Winds Middle School
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Physical Education, Health Education - School Health
Minnesota State University
05.2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Instructional strategies
- Individualized support
- Physical education teaching
- Health education teaching
- Diversity and inclusion
- Team collaboration
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Student support
- Classroom safety practices
Certification
- State of Minnesota Teaching License (Will obtain Summer 2025)
- K-12 Physical Education
- 5-12 Health Education
Timeline
Student Teacher - Physical Education
Tri-City United High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Level 3 of Teacher Preparation Program
Wilson Elementary School
10.2024 - 11.2024
DAPE Experience
Lake Crystal Elementary
09.2024 - 11.2024
Level 2 of Teacher Preparation Program
Waseca Junior and Senior High School
03.2024 - 04.2024
Homeschool Program
Minnesota State University Mankato
02.2024 - 04.2024
DAPE Experience
Waseca Junior and Senior High School
10.2023 - 11.2023
DAPE Experience
Rosa Parks Elementary School
10.2023 - 11.2023
DAPE Experience
Franklin Elementary School
10.2023 - 11.2023
DAPE Experience
Mankato West High School
10.2023 - 11.2023
DAPE Experience
Dakota Meadows Middle School
03.2023 - 04.2023
DAPE Experience
Roosevelt Elementary School
03.2023 - 04.2023
DAPE Experience
Bridges Elementary School
03.2023 - 04.2023
Level 1 of Teacher Preparation Program (AVID)
Prairie Winds Middle School
03.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelors of Science Degree - Physical Education, Health Education - School Health
Minnesota State University
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