William K. Thoreson
3085 201st LN NW Oak Grove, MN 55011
Residence (763)213-1013
STUDENT FOCUSED SECONDARY SCIENCE
TEACHER AND COACH
Dedicated to Creating a Positive Learning Environment and Making a Difference in Students’ Lives
“Bill is a teacher who combines this rich experience at multiple grade levels of science instruction into an engaging and effective learning experience for students.” Trevor Johnson, Principal, Edina South View Middle School
“School districts will find it very difficult to encounter another science teacher candidate that is as capable as Bill Thoreson. He is a great teacher.” Mark Laven, Teaching and Learning Specialist, K-12 Science, Edina Public Schools
“I cannot think of a colleague who has made a stronger positive impact on the daily lives of our students and the general atmosphere under which our school functions.” John Mielke, Dean of Students, Appleton East High, WI
“I have had countless hockey officials come off the ice after a game and tell me that Antigo is the best coached team they have ever seen.” Craig Leider, Activities Director, Oshkosh North High, WI
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Strengths include - exceptional leadership, motivational skills, ability to get along with others and conscientious work performance. Responsible individual who is well organized, goal oriented, and has excellent communication skills.
EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
Andover High School, Andover, MN
· Biology Teacher, Head Boys Hockey Coach, JV Fast Pitch Coach 7/05 to Present
· Weight Room Coach 9/07 to Present
South View Middle School, Edina, MN
· Full Time Teacher, 7th Grade Science 7/03 to 6/05
Edina High School, Edina, MN
· Head Varsity Girls Hockey Coach 7/03 to 6/05
Antigo High School, Antigo, WI
· Full Time Teacher, Biology and Environmental Science (9-12) 8/90 to 6/03
· Head Varsity Hockey Coach 8/90 to 6/03
· Sophomore Class Advisor 8/90 to 6/03
· Assistant Varsity Softball Coach 3/98 to 5/00
· Head Varsity Softball Coach 3/92 to 5/97
Cloquet High School, Cloquet, MN
· Assistant Varsity Hockey Coach 11/88 to 3/90
· Substitute Teacher 8/89 to 5/90
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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Master of Arts Degree in Education
Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI - 2002
Major: General Education
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Wisconsin – Superior, Superior, WI - 1989
Minors: Health and Coaching
GPA: 3.12/4.0
Minnesota Department of Family and Learning
Secondary (Grades 7-12) Life Science
Secondary Coaching
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Teaching License
Pre K-12 (540) Athletic Coaching
Pre K-12 (910) Health
Secondary (Grades 7-12) (605) Biology/Life Science
SELECTED SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Academic Teaching and Curriculum
· Co-wrote and received grant for technology in the classroom in fall of 2004.
· Trained in Fundamental Approach to Science Teaching (FAST) and implemented into curriculum in 2003.
· Helped with grant proposal for an outdoor classroom, Wisconsin Environmental Education Board 2002-03.
· Established Eco-educational adventure trip for students to the Bahamas in 2001.
· Member, National Association of Biology Teachers.
· Developed and implemented Environmental Science Course in 1997.
· Have worked with special needs students in a variety of educational settings.
· Worked with administration to update and align the science curriculum with state and national standards in 1998.
· Team-taught special needs students for many years.
· Have attended countless workshops and classes in best practices of science teaching and student learning.
Coaching and Co-Curricular
· Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) State Hockey Champions 1993.
· WIAA State Hockey Runner-Up 1997.
· Section Hockey Champs 1993,1997. Section Runner-Up 1994, 1995, 1998, and 2001.
· Wisconsin Valley Conference Hockey Champs 1993, 1995, and 1996.
· “COACH OF THE YEAR” Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association 1993.
· President, Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association 1997,1998.
· Elected to Antigo Area Youth Hockey Association Hockey Hall of Fame 2000.
· WIAA Hockey Rules Advisory Committee 1995 to 1999.
· 190-55-22 record in hockey over thirteen years, .758 win percentage.
· Wisconsin Valley Conference Softball Champs 1996.
· 33-19-1 in two seasons with Edina Varsity Girls Hockey
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director/Instructor
Andover Huskies Summer Hockey Development Program Present
Edina Girls Summer Hockey Development 6/04 to 8/04
Antigo Summer Hockey School and 4 on 4 League 6/93 to present
Red Robin Fall Hockey School 11/92 to 11/02
Antigo Top Flight Program 6/99 to 6/02
Instructor/Coach
USA Hockey Coaching Education Program 6/94 to present
St. Cloud State Hockey Camp 7/97 to present
Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association Select Bantam Camp 6/96 to present
Association Coaching Education Coordinator (ACE Coordinator) 10/96 to 6/03
DC Everest Summer Hockey Camp 7/03
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Camp 8/01
Bemidji Hockey Camp 8/96 to 8/98
Cloquet Hockey Camp 6/89 to 6/99
Eagle River Hockey School 6/93 to 6/98
F.I.S.H. Hockey School and Peak Performance HS League 7/91 to 7/92
Assistant Hockey Coach
Team Wisconsin Chicago Showcase Team – National Champions Spring 04
USA Hockey Central District Select 16 Team – Silver Medal Summer 02
USA Hockey Central District Select 15 Team – Gold Medal Summer 00
USA Hockey Central District Select 17 Team Summer 99
COLLEGE HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
UW-Superior Dean’s List four quarters
Leadership Scholarship, Superior Blue Line Club
UWS Hockey (1983 to 1987)
· Four Year Letter Winner
· All-NCHA and All-WSUC
· Academic All-American 1986 and 1987
· Captain 1986-87 Season
· Most Valuable Player 1986-87 Season