Kurt Steinbach

Memphis, TN

currently: Job hunting

Answers from Kurt

What kind of job are you looking for?

I am looking for a teaching position; in addition, I am also seeking a job or career outside K-12 public education. I would prefer a job that allows me to utilize my knowledge of History and English in a field where I can use my reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. I am opening my search to include education and training careers outside of education. Some fields that I am considering are editing and writing jobs, non-Public schools, training jobs, Customer Service, and the like. Because I possess extensive education and experience in educating children and adults and a Bachelor's Degree in History and English with a concentration in English as a Second Language. With a Master's of Arts in Teaching, I have learned how to best determine the needs of students' parents, customers, superiors, and how to best assist them in achieving their goals and pursuing their dreams. I love helping people.... read more

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Work history

Examiner.com May 2009 to the present
Teacher - Writer

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How would you describe your time at Examiner.com?

Currently writing about K-12 educational issues for Examiner.com, Memphis, TN edition. Writing 3-5 articles per week for submission to the website, the articles are then published online complete with hyperlinks and a photograph, which I also submit. All articles are original works by me and are published and all are written, edited, submitted by me with links to related information. Writing Freelance also.... read more
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers August 2008 to September 2008
Bookseller

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How would you describe your time at Barnes & Noble College Book...?

Assisted customers in finding the right textbooks for their classes, bringing up textbook information on computer, and checking stock. Making sure the customer's purchase is processed in a timely matter, and assisting professors and instructors in ordering and verifying the correct books are ordered and on the shelf. Providing general sales and customer service. Temporary part time job.... read more
Educate Online November 2007 to the present
Teacher

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How would you describe your time at Educate Online?

Tutored students mostly in Math and Reading in grades 3-12 online for Educate Online. Am familiar with a variety of computer applications and programs, as well as online teaching tools, including the use of a light pen and tablet, virtual learning and teaching environments, monitoring students, providing live and summative feedback, providing differential types of assessments, using a wireless mouse, live audio interaction and many other online tools such as Instant Messaging.... read more
Memphis City Schools July 2005 to June 2007
Classroom Teacher

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How would you describe your time at Memphis City Schools?

ponsible for planning and organizing instruction to middle and high school students in the areas of English and English as a Second Language and for managing the learning environment as well as for planning instruction, designing, and implementing assessments and evaluations, and maintaining classes administratively. In other words, graded papers, kept and reported attendance, and communicated effectively with parents, students, other teachers, and administrators among others. Furthermore, maintained positive student and parental relationships, and maintained positive relationships with teachers in addition to administrative and other colleagues.... read more
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Circuit City October 2003 to July 2005
Product Specialist

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How would you describe your time at Circuit City?

Responsible for communicating with customers concerning their needs and wants, including listening to customers and helping educate them about the current technologies that we sold that would meet their needs. Assisted customers in purchasing the digital imaging and computer items that would best meet their needs and current purchasing power.... read more
Melrose High School March 2003 to May 2003
Student Teacher

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How would you describe your time at Melrose High School?

High School Student Teaching Experience. James M. Duckworth-Cooperating Teacher
901-327-4304 jimduckworth@bellsouth.net
Doris Brown - University Supervisor
901-323-0888
Sherwood Middle School January 2003 to March 2003
Student Teacher

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How would you describe your time at Sherwood Middle School?

Middle School Student Teaching Experience in Memphis City Schools.
Desk Assistant

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How would you describe your time at University of Memphis, Depa...?

Worked at the Front Desk of my Residence Hall while in Graduate School. Was responsible for handling and directing incoming telephone calls and for assisting residents with out going calls. In addition, Was responsible for handling the routine concerns of residents and others during my shift and contacting Resident Advisors and-or other Residence Life staff as needed and for judging when to refer problems supervisors as needed.... read more
ResCare of Tennessee August 1999 to September 2001
Habilitation Training Specialist

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How would you describe your time at ResCare of Tennessee?

Direct care staff to people with developmental disabilities who lived in houses in the community. Responsible for administering medications, putting into action behavior plans, as well as ensuring community involvement, and job coaching. In addition, was responsible for transporting to various appointments medical, business, and personal. Responsible for coordinating care with Occupational, Psychological, Psychiatric, and other medical professionals. Kept persons with developmental disabilities in contact with and coordinated activities with family members with other direct care staff. Kept and maintained records and complied with dietary and other procedures.... read more
Gehl Corp., AMVETS, PVA July 1993 to May 1997
Customer Service Representative

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How would you describe your time at Gehl Corp., AMVETS, PVA?

During this time, I worked doing telephone sales for the Memphis and Shelby County Firefighters Associations. I sold
tickets to the firefighter???s bi-annual charity concerts. Proceeds went to their charity concerns such as the Burn Center
at the Regional Medical Center. I left to start graduate school. During much of my time in college, I worked for
various charities including PVA and AMVETS procuring donations.... read more
World Book Educational Products December 1992 to June 1993
Educational Specialist

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How would you describe your time at World Book Educational Prod...?

Was responsible for setting my own schedule; making appointments; finding out where customers lived, and working shows. Furthermore, was responsible for exploring and discovering customers??? educational needs, and meeting those needs. Listened to their needs & concerns, and effectively communicated how we could best meet their needs.... read more
U.S. NAVY September 1990 to November 1992
Electronic Equipment Repairman

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How would you describe your time at U.S. NAVY?

Entered the U.S. Navy in order to acquire money for college. While in the Navy, was told by my superiors that I had an incredible talent for speaking, writing, and communicating. Moreover, when the U.S. Congress signed post-Cold War cutbacks into effect, my job area became 120% overmanned overnight. Fulfilled my enlistment obligation and was Honorably Discharged.... read more

Education

University of Memphis Graduate School August 1999 to August 2005
Education

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How would you describe your time at University of Memphis Gradu...?

Master's of Arts in Teaching Degree: Primary area of study was Secondary Education and Instruction, Curriculum, and Leadership with concentrations in English and English as a Second Language teaching endorsements. Since then, have added the U.S. and World History teaching endorsements from the state of Tennessee. Chose to pursue the thesis option and wrote about Teaching Reading in the Content Areas. Suspect that teachers do not do so and do not understand how to teach reading or writing very effectively. Was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the International Education Honor Society in the spring of 2002. Graduated with over 80 credit hours completed in Education and Educational Psychology. Completed thesis entitled, "A Study of Teacher Attitudes towards Teaching Reading in the Content Areas."... read more
History & English (ESL)

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How would you describe your time at University of Memphis-Colle...?

Bachelor of Arts in History & English: Graduated with a 3.14 GPA and a double-major in History and English with a Concentration in English as a Second Language. During the spring of 1997, inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. In the spring of 1998, was elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Studied and taught English as a Foreign Language during the summer of 1999 at the 10th International Summer School at the University of West Bohemia in Pilzen, Czech Republic in Europe. Attended all spring, summer, and fall semesters, living in year-round Campus Housing. Graduated with 199 credit hours in History and English fields as well as in the fields of Education, Education Psychology, and Psychology.... read more

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