Tristan Daniels
Kirksville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at La Plata R-II High School, excelling in educational technology integration and data-driven performance analysis. Successfully led curriculum initiatives and coached championship teams, demonstrating strong leadership and training method evaluation skills. Committed to fostering student engagement and achievement through innovative teaching practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
La Plata R-II High School
La Plata
08.2024 - Current
- Lead STEP Up curriculum organization and planning for Social Studies Department.
- Participated in the Missouri Museum Initiative at the National Winston Churchill Museum (Dec 2024).
Assistant High School Baseball Coach
La Plata R-II High School
La Plata
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinate and execute practice and game planning with the head coach.
- Serve as acting head coach when needed.
7-8 Language Arts Teacher
William Matthew Middle School
Kirksville
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered engaging and standards-aligned ELA instruction.
Middle School Softball Head Coach
William Matthew Middle School
Kirksville
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Led team development, conditioning, and game preparation.
JH Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Green City R-1
Green City
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Sponsored National Honor Society chapter; coordinated annual blood drives.
- Chaired the Professional Development Committee.
- Facilitated technology training for 11 teachers.
Assistant High School Baseball Coach
Green City R-1
Green City
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Coordinated practices and game strategy; filled in as head coach.
- Supported team achievements including district, sectional, and quarterfinal championships and state third-place finish.
- Organized two district tournaments.
Education
Ed.S - Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN01.2025
Master of Arts - Education
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.2017
High School Diploma -
Adair County R-1
Novinger, MO05.2013
Skills
- Educational technology integration
- Course content maintenance
- Training method evaluation
- Data-driven performance analysis
- Identifying performance gaps
Volunteer Experience
- Green City R-1, Green City, MO, Basketball scoreboard operator, 2021-2023, Emcee for pep rallies and prom, 2018-2023, Elementary basketball coach, 2019, Track meet chaperone, 2021, Scholar bowl reader, 2019-2023
- The Crossing, Kirksville, MO, Counselor at Crossing Camp, 2018-2019, Clubhouse children's ministry group leader, 2015-2019, Worship team member, 2019-Present, Technology team member, 2019-Present
- Pratt Cemetery Association, Novinger, MO, Treasurer, 2020-Present, Assisted with Memorial Day flag placement
Technical Instructional Skills
Google Classroom, Clear Touch Board, Smartboard, Promethean Board, IXL, Study Island, No Red Ink, iCivics, Learning objectives, Assessments, Task analysis, Instructor guides, Learner materials, Usability feedback cycles, Parsing complex content, Modularizing learning, Selecting delivery methods, Designing review/test questions, Maintaining course content, Surveys, Performance data analysis, Assessing learning effectiveness and cost/value, Trainers, IT teams, Project managers, Emerging instructional technologies, Training methods, Performance gaps
Timeline
High School Social Studies Teacher
La Plata R-II High School
08.2024 - Current
Assistant High School Baseball Coach
La Plata R-II High School
08.2024 - Current
7-8 Language Arts Teacher
William Matthew Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Middle School Softball Head Coach
William Matthew Middle School
08.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant High School Baseball Coach
Green City R-1
08.2019 - 01.2023
JH Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Green City R-1
08.2018 - 05.2023
Ed.S - Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education
Master of Arts - Education
Truman State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Truman State University
High School Diploma -
Adair County R-1