Daniel Jasman
Louisa,VA
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties, and responsibilities as citizens. Explain concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics, and current events. Develop lesson plans, assign and grade exercises, and encourage student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Louisa County Public Schools
08.1999 - Current
- Teaching, evaluating students, designing and implementing education units, developing lesson plans, general management of the classroom environment
- Courses taught: United States and Virginia Government, Ancient and Modern World History, Comparative Religions, and Public Speaking.
Assistant Production Director
Virginia Renaissance Faire
01.2009 - Current
- Helped develop, plan, and implement the New Cast Training for the Virginia Renaissance Faire
- Created and implemented a feedback system for quality control and implemented an advanced training for guild managers.
Stage Manager
Ashland Berry Farm
01.2005
- In charge of the haunted house, responsible for staffing, shift changes, testing props, reporting hours, and collection of tickets.
Scriptwriter
Virginia Renaissance Faire/OOTW
01.2003 - Current
- Consulted on the script of the VARF, added unique vision, sense of humor, and historical precedence to story ideas.
Director of Guilds
Virginia Renaissance Faire/OOTW
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Took charge of the Production Department, led a team to redesign the department
- Learned valuable traits of leadership.
Guildmaster
Virginia Renaissance Faire/North Carolina Renaissance Faire
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Used knowledge of history and stagecraft to create highly successful guilds
- Praised for dedication during trying conditions.
Street Character
North Carolina Renaissance Faire
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Learned how to gather crowds, entertain them, and transition audiences from one show to another
- Experimented with show ideas.
Improvisational Actor
Virginia Renaissance Faire
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Learned the art of improvisational acting, team building, and gained a director's perspective.
Retail Sales
01.1985 - 01.1997
- Customer service experience in a high volume and high-stress situation
- Supervised and trained associates in a high-demand retail store.
Education Guide
White House and Museum of the Confederacy
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Performed various office duties, developed curriculum packets, answered correspondence, transcribed and edited documents for publication, guided groups of students through the museum.
Education
Masters in the Arts of Teaching (Secondary Education) -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelors of Arts in History -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Arts - Political Science - International Relations
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV07.2024
Skills
Team Communication
Social studies
Supervising staff
Collaborative learning
Feedback Delivery
Organization
Project-based learning
Curriculum Develop
Organizational abilities
Classroom Management
License
Postgraduate Certification in Social Studies, Broad-based, 06/30/2021
References
- Available Upon Request
Affiliations
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- West Virginia Iota Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu
- Omicron Sigma Sigma fraternity, the Order of the Sword and Shield Honor Society
Timeline
Assistant Production Director
Virginia Renaissance Faire
01.2009 - Current
Stage Manager
Ashland Berry Farm
01.2005
Director of Guilds
Virginia Renaissance Faire/OOTW
01.2005 - 01.2007
Scriptwriter
Virginia Renaissance Faire/OOTW
01.2003 - Current
Guildmaster
Virginia Renaissance Faire/North Carolina Renaissance Faire
01.2002 - 01.2005
Street Character
North Carolina Renaissance Faire
01.2000 - 01.2002
Social Studies Teacher
Louisa County Public Schools
08.1999 - Current
Improvisational Actor
Virginia Renaissance Faire
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education Guide
White House and Museum of the Confederacy
01.1993 - 01.1996
Retail Sales
01.1985 - 01.1997
Masters in the Arts of Teaching (Secondary Education) -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelors of Arts in History -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Arts - Political Science - International Relations
American Public University System