NILES LAVEY

320 E Main Street, Lewiston, MN 55952 | 608-345-9546 | niles.lavey@outlook.com 

Objective 
To teach in an a middle or high school setting where student learning would be the central focus of my 
work; I want to be a contributing member of the school and community by imparting knowledge and 
guidance in order to generate the student’s ability to succeed after graduating from the public school 
system. My professional goals include facilitating student achievement through open lines of 
communication, transparency and transformative instruction using current and relevant research and 
evidence-based practices. 

Education 
TIER 4 FULL MINNESOTA LICENSURE ​|​ 2018 ​|​ WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY 
Program: Teacher Preparation Collaborative 
Related Course Work:​ Pedagogy, Social Studies Secondary 5-12  
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ​| ​ 2016 ​|​ UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – LA CROSSE 
Major: History 
Minor: Communication Studies, Interpersonal Communication Emphasis  
Related Course Work:​ Research Methods, Literature, American Government, Human Behavior, Sociology  

Teaching Experience 
TPC INTERN | FREIDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 05/2017 –06/2018 
Key Responsibilities:​ Delivered and assessed the standards-aligned middle school Social Studies 
curriculum at a choice school within Rochester School District, both leading the classroom and as a 
Co-Teacher. 

Expertise   
- Research and Document Analysis  - Presentation and Writing Experience 
- Critical Thinking  - Organization 
- Independent and Teamwork Experience  - Situational Awareness and Alertness 
- Interpersonal Communication  - Computer and Application 
- Inter and Multi-cultural Awareness and  - Effective decision-making and 
Experience  problem-solving skills 
- Adaptability  - Patience and Flexibility 
 
 
Professional Experience  
SERGEANT E5​|​ UNITED STATES ARMY ​|​ 11/2004-11/2008 

Basic and Airborne School Training: ​Learned and executed basic operations, Acquired and realized 
importance of team building and group thinking and problem solving strategies, Studied doctrine, training 
guidelines, policies and procedures, Participated in teams and section exercises promoting unit cohesiveness, 
assessing individual limits and potential, and discipline.  
Deployment and Post-Deployment Duties: ​Participated in various levels of teams and sections through 
operations and objectives in hazardous conditions, including mounted and dismounted patrols, ambushes, 
raids, downed-aircraft recovery and search and rescue tasks, Performed simple and complex ground and 
airborne functions in overseas hazardous conditions 

Volunteer Experience  
VOLUNTEER ​|​ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE ​|  ​08/2008 – 02/2009 

Key Responsibilities:​ Assisted in maintenance and organization of incoming materials, Assessed condition of 
donated items, Sales and customer service of storefront operations, Organized and maintained warehouse 
with customers’ need and satisfaction in mind 

Awards and Accomplishments  

HONOR’S/DEAN’S LIST RECIPIENT ​|​ UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – LA CROSSE 
MEDALS AND DECORATIONS ​|​ UNITED STATES ARMY   

Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with 
Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Second Award), Combat Infantryman 
Badge, Parachutist Badge, Marksmanship Qualification Badge-Expert with Grenade, Marksmanship 
Qualification Badge-Expert with Machine Gun, Marksmanship Qualification Badge-Expert with Rifle