TJ Peck

76 Moose Village Apt. 16  Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723

tapeck43@gmail.com  828-699-5530 (cell)

Context Restorative Competition Input Achiever

Education
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina
Master of Education in Higher Education Student Affairs Anticipated May 2018

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education December 2016
Bachelor of Science in History

Universidad de Granada Granada, Spain

Spanish Minor Spring 2014

Professional Experience
Campus Recreation and Wellness, Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina
Graduate Assistant May 2018 to Present
• Adapting, scheduling and implementing hiring process for Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Managing the Valley of the Lilies Scholarship
• Recruiting and training new student hires
• Programming and executing leadership development for Club Sports officers
• Scheduling intramural supervisors and staff
• Training intramural staff in sport rules and officiating mechanics
• Officiating multiple intramural sports
• Creating and assessing learning outcomes for student staff (Iowa GROW)
• Proposing purchases to superiors for various programming areas
• Programming of intramural sports
• Maintenance and preparation of intramural facilities, including fields and indoor facilities
• Suggesting program outcomes that align with university, division and department goals and vision
• Sponsorship Director and Marketing Chief for Valley of Lilies Half Marathon & 5K
• Training of hiring committee on resume and cover letter grading for staff hiring process
• Planning and implementing of Team Development (Low Ropes) Course
• Experience with Whentowork, Blackboard, IMLeagues, TimeIPS and Fusion

College of Education and Allied Professions, Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina
Guest Lecture November 2018 to Present
• Lecturing on culturally responsive classrooms to future educators
• Assessing student retention and application of material
• Demonstrating the need for instruction and programming that considers student culture

Camp Timberline Estes Park, Colorado

High Rope and Athletic Counselor Summer, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
• Facilitated groups ages 7-18 on elements of high ropes courses, climbing wall and zip line
• Guided hiking trips up to mountains at 14,000 feet
• Debriefed campers on daily activities and elements significant to camp curriculum
• Coached campers on elements of their sport performance, conditioning and strength
• Taught lessons to students of spiritual value in connection to the camp’s values and mission
East Henderson High School East Flat Rock, North Carolina
Linebacker Coach July 2010 – December 2012
Pisgah High School Canton, North Carolina
Linebacker Coach/Defensive Coordinator July 2013 – June 2017
• Mentored young men through the outlet of athletic competition
• Coached players on skills both cognitive and physical transferable to outside athletics
• Demonstrated leadership, time management and collaboration
• Developed weekly and season long goals for athletes and staff
• Prepared athletes and staff daily for attainment of weekly goals
• Analyzed statistics and film to create weekly and daily plans
• Exhibited quick thinking in problem solving in game time situations

Mentoring and Persistence to Success, Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina
USI 130 Instructor June 2018 to August 2018
• Designed and instructed one-credit hour introductory freshmen course to 52 students
• Assessed student progress and growth in multiple areas of their life
• Introduced students to all departments at Western Carolina University
• Advised students in college finances
• Planned and implemented a five-lesson diversity initiative
• Counseled freshmen students through college transition

Pisgah High School Canton, North Carolina

History Instructor December 2016 to June 2017
• Managed classroom of 72 total students
• Designed American History 1 curriculum based off state standards
• Instructed students in material and research, writing and reading skills.
• Adapted lessons to English Learning Students
• Created and assessed daily and unit learning outcomes

Greek Student and Engagement, Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina
Graduate Assistant August 2017 to May 2018
• Advised National Pan-Hellenic Council in daily activities, programming and goal setting
• Mentored organizational leaders in achievement of recognition through local assessment processes
• Developed and tracked organizations progress in local assessment processes
• Planned and implemented programming on behalf of the department for National Collegiate Alcohol
Awareness Week (NCAAW)
• Served as staff advisor for Interfraternity Council Chapter (IFC)
• Advised IFC officers on bi-law amendments and additions to fit national and institutional policies
• Advised and mentored Greek students on a one to one level as needed

Certifications
• CPR August 2018
• AED August 2018
• First Aid August 2018
• AAAI/ISMA Personal Trainer Certification February 2019