Michael H. Jensen
311 Lake Avenue South
Spicer, MN 56288
320-796-4273 (home)
320-212-5838 (cellular)
Career Objective______
I hope to enjoy a career in education that will be rewarding to me, in a variety of ways, for my talents, abilities and dedication.
Qualifications______
• Developed and implemented lessons, activities and programs as a classroom teacher, recreation supervisor, and athletic coach.
• Taught and managed peer tutors, student coaches, student workers, and summer recreation employees and coaches.
• Counseled students and team members on appropriate steps for individual success.
• Use of effective written and oral communication skills has made me a flexible and productive employee and co-worker.
• Education and commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to create positive and inclusive learning and working environments for every individual.
• Desire and dedication to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all people.
• Farm upbringing has instilled within me a genuine, dedicated work ethic.
• Skill in using positive and constructive disciplinary and motivational approaches.
• Computer proficiency in PC and Mac systems; Quark XPress, Claris Works, Microsoft FrontPage, Money, Outlook, and Word, Adobe Photoshop and Pagemill, Statcrew systems, Click-Effects Stadium Entertainment, and HTML scripting experience.
Education______
Bachelor of Science Master of ScienceMaster of ScienceGraduate Assistant
Social Science Education Athletic AdministrationSchool CounselingAthletic Media Relations
Athletic Coaching LicensureST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITYST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITYST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITYMay 2000December 2001September 1999-August 2000
November 1992Thesis: Relationship of NCAA Bat
Performance Factors to NCC Batting
Averages 1959-1999
Experience in education______
Social Science TeacherSubstitute Teacher
NEW LONDON-SPICER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #345ALBANY, ANNANDALE, EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS, FOLEY, KIMBALL,
New London, MinnesotaMELROSE, NEW LONDON-SPICER, PAYNESVILLE, ROCORI and SAINT
1993-PresentCLOUD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS
*Taught seventh-grade Social Science 1993-19991992-1993, 1999-2000
*Instructed high school Social Studies 1995-1996, 2000-Present
*Advised students within R.A.P.P. group and facilitated the development Student Teacher
of social skills and concepts of self using activities and participant related NEW LONDON-SPICER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #345
lessons.New London, Minnesota
*Served on staff development committee, as a student council advisor, Fall Quarter 1992
and participated in graduation standards and curriculum writing *Taught Advanced Placement Psychology.
workshops and seminars within the district.*Instructed eleventh-grade Sociology and Social Problems course.
*Listed in Who’s Who Among America’s High School Teachers 1997.*Supervised chaperoned and coordinated many other activities.
Experience in athletics______
Middle School and High School Athletic CoachRecreation Director
NEW LONDON-SPICER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #345NEW LONDON-SPICER COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RECREATION
New London, MinnesotaNew London & Spicer, Minnesota
1993-Present1994
*Head Baseball Coach; 2000-Present
*Assistant Boys Basketball; 1997-PresentMACCRAY COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RECREATION
*Assistant Baseball; 1997-2000Raymond, Minnesota
*Junior High Girls Basketball; 1994-19971992 & 1993
*Junior High Baseball; 1994-1996
Head American Legion Baseball CoachJunior High Baseball Coach
New London-SPICER AMERICAN LEGION POSTs #537ȡSAINT CLOUD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #742
New London & Spicer, MinnesotaSaint Cloud, Minnesota
1994-1997, Present1990-1991
CLARA CITY AMERICAN LEGION POST #485MACCRAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2180
Clara City, MinnesotaClara City, Minnesota
1990 & 19911992
Other Experience______
Owner-Operator Dietary Aide Sales ConsultantMarine and Sports Sales/ServiceSales Consultant
LAWN PROS St. Benedict’s CenterMUSICLANDLITTLE CROW SPORTS CENTERDAYTON”S ELECTRONICS
New London, MN Saint Cloud, MNSaint Cloud, MNSpicer, MNSaint Cloud, MN
1994-Present 1992-19931991-19921991-19931988-1992