Dillon Lehane
Ocean Springs, MS | +1 228 243 5647 | dillon.lehane.91@gmail.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Summary
History graduate and licensed educator skilled at making the past engaging for the public. Experienced designing and delivering lessons and presentations to diverse audiences. Seeking a museum education, interpretation, or public-history role.
Skills
Historical research, Public speaking & presentation, Educational program & lesson design, Engaging diverse audiences (youth & adults), Storytelling / interpretation, Multimedia presentations, Collection organization & handling, Guest & visitor service, Record-keeping, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Experience
Substitute Teacher — Kelly Education / Kelly Services
Ocean Springs, MS, January 2025 – Present
- Deliver lessons and presentations to students of varying ages and abilities across three districts; requested back by name by multiple teachers for long-term history assignments.
- Assisted library staff with organizing and reshelving collections.
Merchandise Manager — Dollar Tree
MS, September 2024 – November 2024
- Covered both assistant- and store-manager duties overseeing ~8 staff; handled receiving, stocking, and organizing.
Student Teacher — Ocean Springs School District
Ocean Springs, MS, August 2023 – December 2023
- Two U.S. History placements (11th grade at Ocean Springs High School; six weeks of 8th grade at the middle school, ~25 students per class).
- Made history memorable through storytelling and vivid anecdotes; a college supervisor observing a lesson said she "didn't see a student — she saw a teacher."
Building Maintenance Tech — Boomtown Casino Biloxi
Biloxi, MS, April 2022 – July 2023
- Repairs, machine work, and light construction; monitored HVAC and responded on-call to facility issues.
Heavy Duty EVS Attendant — Boomtown Casino Biloxi
Biloxi, MS, July 2014 – April 2022
- Maintained a 24/7 guest-facing facility overnight; nearly 8 years before moving into maintenance — a strong record of reliability.
Customer Service Representative — Afni (Verizon Home Services)
Tucson, AZ, December 2011 – October 2013
- Public-facing, high-volume phone service; account setup, billing, and record-keeping.
Crew Member — Peter Piper Pizza
Tucson, AZ, May 2011 – January 2012
- Food prep and service to safety standards; unloaded supply trucks and tracked inventory.
Education
- B.S., History & Social Studies Licensure — University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, MS, 2023
- A.A., General Studies — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 2021 (GPA 3.49; Vice President's List, multiple terms)
Certifications & Licenses
- Mississippi Standard Educator License, Class A — Social Studies (endorsement 192), grades 7–12; valid June 2023 – June 2028
- Microsoft Office coursework (university, 2020)
- Driver's License (Class C); clean driving record
- CPR / First Aid — previously certified (willing to recertify)
Languages
English