Zachary J Keirstead MBA
Multiple Subject Teacher
Arcadia
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. With previous experience as a: Finance and Music Publishing Professional Data driven, innovative, and passionate business professional with a focus on financial modeling, project accounting management, and auditing positions. Guided by detail-oriented analytics, efficiency, dynamism, and accuracy with emphasis on company growth, financial impact, and partnership compatibilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Arcadia USD / Baldwin Stocker
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Increased overall class participation by creating an inclusive environment that valued all students'' opinions and ideas.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Served as a liaison between school administration and parents, addressing concerns or questions regarding student performance or curriculum content promptly.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including visual aids, group activities, and hands-on experiences.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
4th Grade Teacher
Duarte USD / Valley View Elementary
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Improved district writing assessment grades to proficient and advanced at 80% success rate.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Member of Leadership Committee
- ASB Advisor
Long Term Substitute Ramona Elementary
Alhambra Unified School District
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
Long Term Substitute Granada Elementary
Alhambra Unified School District
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Executive Director
Media Creature Properties LLC
10.2014 - Current
- Daily bookkeeping and general ledger accounting: A/P and A/R for internal organization and client royalty revenue and expense streams
- Internal and client facing FP&A, forecasting, and financial modeling of budgets and projected income based on internal audit reports, actual, and projected revenue
- Quarterly multi-stream revenue auditing, P/L for clients
- Saw a need for and developed a multifactor relational database for global royalty data processing and auditing
- Created prospecting financial models based on industry markers delineating ideal partners to target
- Management of team and conducted weekly meetings on budgets, goals, and forecasts for internal and external clients
- Prepared / conducted pitch presentations to potential partners
- Contract writing, reviewing, and consultation
- Management of 15,000 song library's metadata, PRO and sub publisher registration, pitching, and licensing
- Synchronization and mechanical licensing completed through lifetime; pitching, negotiation, license creation, payment, cue sheet receipt
Education
Preliminary MS Credential - Elementary Education
Cal State TEACH
Fresno 08.2021 - 08.2022
Induction Year 1 - Clear Credential
LACOE
Los Angeles 08.2022 - 05.2023
No Degree - Restorative Justice - ABCs of Conflict Certificate
Western Justice Center
Pasadena 05.2001 -
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
University of Redlands
Redlands 01.2019 - 01.2021
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) coursework and designation completion -
The American College of Financial Services
Los Angeles 01.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science (AS) - Audio Engineering
The Los Angeles Film School
Skills
Microsoft Suite; Excel Expertise
Adobe Creative Suite
Box, Dropbox, Google Suite, Hi Tail
Classroom management
Group learning mechanics
Student-centered learning
Inquiry-based learning
Blackboard software
Differentiated instruction
Child development
Standardized Testing
Curriculum Development
Social-Emotional Learning training
SMART Board aptitude
Student engagement
Testing and grading
Lesson Planning
Student records management
Test Proctoring
Experiential learning
Standardized tests
Behavioral improvements
Team collaboration
Curriculum selection
Technology integration
Safety awareness
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Arcadia USD / Baldwin Stocker
07.2023 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Duarte USD / Valley View Elementary
08.2022 - 07.2023
Induction Year 1 - Clear Credential
LACOE
08.2022 - 05.2023
Long Term Substitute Ramona Elementary
Alhambra Unified School District
04.2022 - 06.2022
Long Term Substitute Granada Elementary
Alhambra Unified School District
01.2022 - 04.2022
Preliminary MS Credential - Elementary Education
Cal State TEACH
08.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
University of Redlands
01.2019 - 01.2021
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) coursework and designation completion -
The American College of Financial Services
01.2019 - 12.2020
Executive Director
Media Creature Properties LLC
10.2014 - Current
No Degree - Restorative Justice - ABCs of Conflict Certificate
Western Justice Center
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science (AS) - Audio Engineering
The Los Angeles Film School
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