Dave Kobel, MA, MPH, CHES

Experience

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  United States Army Reserve

  Feb 2013 - Feb 2019

  Motor Transport Operator

  • Led and maintained deployment readiness with my assigned troops, many of whom outranked me.• Drove semi-truck and fuel trailer in support of over-the-road jet fuel logistics operations.

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  Midland Public Schools

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Taught biology and chemistry to nearly 500 students, achieving Effective status in every year.• Piloted Carbon TIME curriculum and spearhead implementation, resulting in adoption districtwide.• Chaired School Health Committee, Advised Conservation Club and Gay-Straight Alliance • Launched study hall and tutoring programs, earning Team Academic All-State accolades each season.• Recruited and mentored over 100 student-athletes, resulting in the largest team in the league.

  • Secondary Science Teacher

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Wrestling Coach

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2019
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  University of Michigan

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Tutor Education Coordinator

  • Coordinate and program tutor training for 120+ elementary literacy tutors.• Develop Family Literacy Nights program, partner with Ypsilanti Housing Commission to implement.

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  University of Michigan – Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  SummerWorks Professional Development Coordinator

  • Plan and conduct professional development for over 40 youth in the virtual environment.• Mentor 11 Washtenaw County youth throughout a summer work experience.

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  University of Michigan School of Public Health

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Research Assistant

  • Adapt Michigan Model for Health to be trauma-informed and conducive to online instruction.• Design website with a focus on ease of use for teachers, specifically "About" and "Contact Us" pages.

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  University of Michigan

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Graduate Student Instructor

  ● Virtually facilitate two sections of 20 students in an introductory biology lab.

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  Livonia Public Schools

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Science Teacher

  ● Teach Biology to two sections of 24-26 students, aligned to district pacing and using autonomy to implement innovative practices as they related to state, district, and building initiatives.● Teach virtual 7th grade science to one section of 27 students, using Amplify Science. ● Coach wrestling as a volunteer assistant coach.

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  Ypsilanti Community Schools

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Science Teacher

  ● Taught Biology to six sections of primarily 9th grade students. Implemented inquiry-based, literacy intensive curricula with explicit focus on abolitionist practices● Led multiple grant efforts, securing thousands of dollars to better serve students.

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  American School Health Association

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Board President

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Member Board of Directors

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2025
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  Wayne-Westland Community Schools

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Wrestling Coach

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Science Department Chair

    Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Assistant Football Coach

    Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Secondary Science Teacher

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
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  BEAT THE STREETS DETROIT, INC.

  Feb 2024 - now

  Volunteer
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  National Center for School Safety

  Feb 2024 - now

  Training Coordinator