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Jason Farabaugh

Downey,CA

Summary

Certified substitute educator and guitarist with over 10 years of experience instructing and performing in various types of classrooms and settings seeking opportunity and growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

El Rancho Unified School District
01.2014 - Current

Oversight of various classrooms ranging from grades K-12, in addition to special needs classes with a variety of disabilities and/or learning impairments

Essential functions include:

  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
  • Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
  • Abiding by school procedures and safety protocols
  • Fostering a learning process and environment in accordance with teacher objectives and curriculum goals
  • Preparing lesson plans, assigning home work and grading assignments
  • Documenting and tracking progress of students
  • Utilize various teaching methods to create engaging and nuanced instruction for variety of learners

Guitarist

Self-employeed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013 - Current

Guitarist for various musical acts

Essential functions include:

  • Perform in various live settings such as: concert venues, clubs, bars, private functions, schools and city events
  • Rehearse, attend auditions and band functions such as: radio appearances and video shoots
  • Analyze existing songs to identify chord progressions, melodies.
  • Learn and review music repertoire of hiring artist
  • Promote and market through various avenues
  • Maintain relationship with fanbase through face to face interaction, social media and merchandise

Guitar Instructor

City of Commerce
Commerce, CA
01.2008 - 01.2014

Provide quality level instruction and customer service for youth music programs

Essential functions include:

  • Teach small group lessons and plan activities in accordance with curriculum
  • Assessment of progress and adapt to proficiency of student throughout duration of class
  • Research latest teaching and practice methods
  • Manage year end recital of local talent and former students
  • Provide mentorship to students and patrons of Teen Center
  • Instructed students on proper playing techniques, including how to strum and pick strings.
  • Report progress and work in collaboration with superiors to ensure optimal learning environment
  • Prepare marketing materials to promote class throughout local cities
  • Transport students to and from class and on field trips using city vehicles.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.

Education

B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Marketing -

California State University, Long Beach
01.2014

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Marketing
  • Writing
  • Performance
  • Communication
  • Social Media
  • Basic use of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Safety Awareness
  • Analytical Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Special Education
  • Activity Management
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Parent Communication

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

El Rancho Unified School District
01.2014 - Current

Guitarist

Self-employeed
01.2013 - Current

Guitar Instructor

City of Commerce
01.2008 - 01.2014

B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Marketing -

California State University, Long Beach
Jason Farabaugh