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Reagan Black

Liberty

Summary

High-achieving college graduate seeking employment.

Bringing energy, creativity, and critical thinking skills to any position

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STUDENT TEACHER

Casey County Board of Education
Liberty
03.2026 - Current
  • For two months, I have been student teaching at Casey County Middle School in seventh and eighth-grade social studies.
  • I have co-taught and assisted my placement teacher to help improve the teaching skills I was developing in my first placement.
  • In doing so, I was immersed in both grade levels, where I experienced teaching American history and the Growth and Expansion of World Civilizations.
  • I saw firsthand the preparation for spring state testing (KSA) and became well-versed in the content that was tested.
  • I familiarized myself with the state middle grades social studies standards.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Casey County Board of Education
Liberty
05.2024 - Current
  • Taught various subjects in high school and middle school settings.
  • Substituted for co-teachers, gaining hands-on experience in resource teaching and classroom rotations.
  • Since being a full-time college student, I have subbed on university holidays and breaks.
  • Completed Safe Schools Certification and Character and Fitness section on KFETS website to ensure compliance and enhance classroom safety.

STUDENT TEACHER

Russell County Board of Education
Jamestown
01.2026 - 03.2026
  • For two months, I student taught at Russell County Middle School in eighth-grade English language arts.
  • Co-taught with placement teacher to strengthen fundamental skills in education for students.
  • In doing so, I became more familiar with the ELA standards for the state of Kentucky and practiced my lesson planning and curriculum mapping abilities.
  • Studied state assessment expectations for grammar, language mechanics, reading, comprehension, and on-demand writing to inform lesson planning.
  • I experienced Spring Map Testing and got to participate in the preparation that goes into that, where I personally administered the reading assessment.
  • Supported and oversaw field trips to enrich student learning experiences.

FRONT OFFICE SECRETARY

LCADD (WIOA) at Casey County Schools
Liberty
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed phone calls, assisted with interviews, coordinated summer school activities, sorted mail and packages, welcomed visitors, and organized documents for administration and educators as secretary at Casey County High School in summer 2024.
  • Transitioned to middle school during high school remodeling to provide administrative support.
  • This was all through the LCADD and in collaboration with Casey County School District.

WORK STUDY

Lindsey Wilson College Financial Aid
Columbia
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Guided peers and parents through FAFSA forms and student loan processes, facilitating access to financial aid.
  • Managed budgeting of scholarship funds and loans in online database, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
  • Assisted co-workers with copying, scanning, and filing paperwork, supporting operational efficiency over four semesters.

PRIVATE BABYSITTER

03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided care for a child aged 2-3 during parents' absence for over a year, focusing on safety and well-being.

PEER TUTOR

Casey County Board of Education
Liberty
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provided 6th-grade ELA tutoring to middle schoolers 5 times weekly for 5 months.
  • Assisted students with understanding complex subjects and homework assignments.
  • Developed personalized study plans tailored to individual student needs.
  • Facilitated group study sessions to encourage collaborative learning among peers.

OFFICE AIDE

Casey County High School
Liberty
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted my teacher with grading papers and making copies for over 9 months.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom setup and organization of materials.
  • Supported administrative staff by filing documents and handling correspondence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - 5-9 Middle Grades Education with a double emphasis in Social Science (Social Studies) & English/Communication (English Language Arts), History

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Casey County High School
Liberty, KY
05-2022

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum planning
  • Measurement & Assessment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Google Certified Educator Level 1 Certification
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Collaborative communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
  • PBIS practice certification

Certification

  • Google Certified Educator Level 1 Certification
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR & AED Certified, 2022
  • NOCTI Healthcare Core Certification
  • Safe Schools, 2024, 2025
  • Introduction to PBIS Certificate, 2025
  • PBIS in Practice Certificate, 2025

References

  • Jason Davidson, Eighth-grade English Language Arts teacher at Russell County Middle School, (270) 566-0515
  • Kathy Ferguson-Smith, Seventh & eighth-grade social studies teacher at Casey County Middle School, (270) 250-1710
  • Stacy Kupchella, Seventh-grade English language arts teacher at Drakes Creek Middle School, (270) 791-8337
  • Brennon Sapp, Assistant Professor of Education at Lindsey Wilson University, (859) 496-8530

Accomplishments

Lindsey Wilson College
• Will Graduate Summa Cum Laude
• Harlaxton Exploration Trip/ Study Abroad
Craft & Hobbies Club
◇ Secretary, 2023-2024
• Sigma Tau Delta, Fall 2024-Spring 2026
Casey County High School
•Volleyball Team (co-captain)
2018-2020
•Casey Youth Coalition (CYC)
2019-2022
-Kick Butts Week Committee Chair
•Rebel Yearbook Staff (Photographer, Assistance with Picture days)
2020-2022
•Gear Up Peer Tutor 2022
•Y-Club (YMCA) 2018-2022
◇ Treasurer, 2021-2022
•Beta Club 2018-2022
•Outdoors Club 2018-2022
◇ Reporter, 2018-2019
◇ Secretary, 2019-2020
◇ President, 2021-2022
•FCA 2021-2022
•HOSA 2019-2021
•FFA 2019-2020
•Leadership ‘22 2018-2020



Timeline

STUDENT TEACHER

Casey County Board of Education
03.2026 - Current

STUDENT TEACHER

Russell County Board of Education
01.2026 - 03.2026

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Casey County Board of Education
05.2024 - Current

FRONT OFFICE SECRETARY

LCADD (WIOA) at Casey County Schools
05.2024 - 07.2024

WORK STUDY

Lindsey Wilson College Financial Aid
08.2022 - 05.2024

PEER TUTOR

Casey County Board of Education
01.2022 - 05.2022

OFFICE AIDE

Casey County High School
08.2021 - 05.2022

PRIVATE BABYSITTER

03.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - 5-9 Middle Grades Education with a double emphasis in Social Science (Social Studies) & English/Communication (English Language Arts), History

Lindsey Wilson College

High School Diploma -

Casey County High School
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