Brenden Klish

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67 E 8 Street Cell- (715)-498-6803
Winona, MN 55987 Email-brenden.klish@go.winona.edu
Personal Objective
To receive a secondary teaching position in mathematics where I can help students expand their knowledge
on mathematical concepts and help them grow as a person.

Education
Major-Secondary Math Education
Winona State University- Winona, MN Anticipated Graduation – May 2024
GPA: 4.0
Teaching Experience
Field Experience at Winona Middle School, Winona, MN Spring 2023
• Helped students in a group setting advance their mathematical literacy and problem-solving skills.
Field Experience at Lewiston-Altura High/Middle School, Lewiston, MN Fall 2022
• Observed and participated in classroom lecture in both high school and middle school classrooms
• Helped IEP students one on one with understanding content and homework
• Graded quizzes and tests based on Minnesota State Standards
Field Experience Online Tutoring- Friendship Place, Rochester, MN. Spring 2022
• Helped a student one one-on-one in a zoom breakout room with math, science, and reading
homework
• Pushed students to think outside the box when doing homework
• Came up with math practice activities to have students look at the problem in a different way
Field Experience at Kids First, Winona, MN. Fall 2021
• Worked with students one on one ranged from kindergarten to fifth grade
• Worked on reading comprehension skills and basic mathematical concepts (adding, subtracting,
multiplication, division, fractions)
• Led activities after homework such as board games and outside games where kids could collaborate
• Resolved disagreement with students and promoted what would be the right thing to do to resolve a
certain situation

Professional Experience
Food Service/Customer Service-Backwoods Bar and Grill-Stevens Point, WI May 2022- Current
• Fast paced atmosphere where I had to problem solve quick and help costumers as needed
• Dealt with large sums of money and did quick mental math with cash
• Resolved problems with upset customers and did what I could to please them
Coaching- Junior Legion- Stevens Point Sixers Summer-2022/2023
• Managed scheduling process of game times, games, practice times, and bus departures
• Communicated with players and parents on upcoming events
• Demonstrated leadership skills and was a role model for players
• Promoted teamwork
Tutoring Services- Winona State University-Winona, MN September 2021- May 2022
• Worked with students one one-on-one to get a better understanding of algebra concepts
• Came up with different ways to look at a problem when student did not understand the way their
professor taught
• Developed relationships and communication skills
 Volunteer Experiences
Ran football, basketball, and baseball camps- Stevens Point Area Senior High, Stevens Point, WI 2017-2020
• Prepared camp activities such as drills, games, and tournaments
• Worked with players in small groups on skills and fundamentals that applied to the certain sport
• Encouraged younger athletes to keep trying when they wanted to give up right away
• Help younger athletes stay focused and on task
Rake-a-thon Event-Stevens Point, WI 2013-2020
• Cleaned and raked yards for the elderly who were not able to do so
• Volunteered with family and friends
Operation Bootstrap- Plover, WI 2015-2016
• Stock shelves and pantries in a warehouse with canned goods and everyday use accessories
• Go around a warehouse and make grocery bags for families to take

Technology
• Able to use Excel for mathematical purposes to create charts, graphs, tables, and organize data
• Proficient at using GeoGebra and Desmos to show properties of graphs and shapes
• Familiar with TI-83, TI 84, TI 89 calculators

Scholarships/ Awards/ Achievements

Ruth Johnson Scholarship
• Given to an incoming freshman at Winona State who meets the outstanding academic honors
Rodney J. Lingenfelter Scholarship-Math Education
• Must be admitted into the Winona State education program
• Given to a math education major with an interest in coaching
Richard and Janet Northup Scholarship
• Must be admitted into the secondary education program and show a high-grade point average
Ormsin Sornmoonspin Garnier Scholarship
• Must be enrolled as a math secondary education degree and must show academic excellence
George Roman Baseball Scholarship
• Must be a part of the Stevens Point baseball program for all 4 years of high school
• GPA of 3.5 or higher and show great leadership among the team
Dean’s List
• Received every semester
Winona State Math/Stat Club Secretary
• Help organize club events such as trivia and socials
Sports in high school
• Played basketball, baseball, and football all four years of high school
References

Tisha Hooks Professor

thooks@winona.edu 507.457.2595

Nicole Williams Professor/Department Chair

nwilliams@winona.edu 507.457.5380