Jason Moss
Teacher
Seattle,WA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. With a high level in oral and written Spanish.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher
Seattle Public Schools
Seattle, WA
09.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Served on school committees such as the Building Leadership Team (BLT).
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Teacher
Federal Way Public School
Federal Way, Washington
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
Alisal Union School District
Salinas, California
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Masters of Teaching - Teaching
Antioch University
Seattle, WA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID 05.2001 -
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Small group instruction
Motivating students
Classroom management
Behavior management
Team building
Relationship building
High level of Spanish
Elementary education
Test grading
Group and individual instruction
Community involvement
Timeline
Teacher
Seattle Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Teacher
Federal Way Public School
08.2016 - 07.2018
Teacher
Alisal Union School District
08.2012 - 06.2015
Masters of Teaching - Teaching
Antioch University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History
The College of Idaho
05.2001 -