Kyle Linford

Experience

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  WSDP Radio

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2012

  -Hosted the classic rock show Deja Vu (2009-2012)-Hosted alternative rock format show (2008-2009)-Interviewed several musical acts:Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad, Kelly Hanson of Foreigner, Al Jacquez of Savage Grace and Lighting, etc.-Created the Deja Vu poetry contest where students of local schools were able to submit their poetry to be recorded and broadcast-Wrote and anchored news broadcasts-Produced station imaging, public service announcements, and promotional announcements-Set up and maintained station appearances and broadcasts-Hosted WSDP concerts with My Dear Disco (2011) and The Wall Clocks (2012)-Hosted the main stage at the 2011 Plymouth Ice Festival-Hosted the Music in the Air summer concert series in Plymouth, MI (2012)-Hosted the Salem Rockettes show (2011)-Solicited local businesses for donations to the WSDP Radio Auction Show less

  • Program Director

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Staff Member

    Sept 2008 - Jun 2012
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  Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

  May 2011 - Jun 2013

  Production Assistant

  -Created video and photo content for the P-CCS district's website-Assist in developing half hour television programs, Community Focus 2.0-Work as a director, video editor, interviewer, photographer, and camera operator

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  Cumulus Broadcasting

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  Promotion Staff, Board Op

  -Set up and maintain promotional events for broadcast and appearance-Produce and board op in studio-Train new staff members and interns on broadcast technology, time management, and professional behaviors-Mix artists for live performances at events and for broadcast-Spent time as a weekend air talent for 102.9 W4 Country

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  Washtenaw Community College

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

  Writing Center Tutor

  -Work with students of varying skill levels-Provide clear instruction to students on how to better improve their writing-Effectively explain fundamental and complex English topics-Proofread and critique students' English, compositions, and personal works

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  Professional Education Services Group, LLC; Washtenaw Technical Middle College; EduStaff, LLC

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

  Substitute Teacher

  I am a substitute teacher for PESG, EduStaff, and Washtenaw Technical Middle College where I work for 9 school districts in Washtenaw and Wayne counties: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Northville Public Schools, Saline Area Schools, Dexter Community Schools, Chelsea School District, Whitmore Lake Public Schools, and Washtenaw Technical Middle College. Having past experience delivering instruction and facilitating classroom activities, along with my major in secondary education, I am very comfortable being in front of a class and providing instruction. My specialties include mathematics, communications, theatre arts, and English. Show less

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  Eastern Michigan University

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  -Work with students of varying skill levels ranging from basic arithmetic to 400 level classes-Provide clear instruction to students on how to better understand the different steps to solve a problem-Effectively explain fundamental and complex mathematical concepts-Check over students' work and inform them on how to improve Through a grant received by Eastern Michigan University for Sabbath Middle School in River Rouge, MI, I taught math and art integration lessons every Friday to 8th grader students.-Teach math/art integration to 8th grade students-Create original math/art integration curriculum-Deliver instruction to classes-Work with students of varying skill levels-Communicate information in various ways to account for a diverse population

  • Mathematics Tutor

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Middle School Mathematics Teacher

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2016
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  Washtenaw Technical Middle College

  Aug 2016 - now

  -Teach to students on both standard and accelerated track-Faculty advisor for the school's Math Club-Faculty advisor for the school's Mental Health Team-Developed place-based curriculum on local water quality analysis for algebra students-Create original, differentiated math curriculum-Create and administer formative and summative assessments-Deliver instruction to classes-Work with students of varying skill levels-Communicate information in various ways to account for a diverse population-Collaborate with other faculty on best teaching practices, share new ideas and resources Show less

  • Mathematics Instructor and BASE Advisor

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Adjunct Mathematics Instructor

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Student Teacher

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016