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Jason Noss

Carlisle,PA

Summary

Extensive experience in teaching middle school and high school subjects. Effective with facilitating interest and discussion with students. Highly skilled in maintaining a positive and organized classroom environment. Versatile with adapting to various teaching methods to benefit students with varying degrees of learning abilities. Experienced with Learning Focused Schools curriculum format and computerized grading programs (Moodle). Excellent rapport with students and staff. Certified in Language Arts and Social Studies. Ability to share my relationship with Christ and incorporate a Biblical world view into lessons.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Optician

Sam's Club
09.2014 - Current
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Evaluated incoming prescriptions from optometrists for accuracy before dispensing eye wear to prevent potential errors or dissatisfaction.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to patient concerns and addressing them promptly.
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.

Secondary School Science Teacher

Heritage Christian Academy
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that supported the social and emotional growth of students, resulting in improved behavior and overall wellbeing.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on experiments and real-world examples in lessons.
  • Incorporated Biblical world view into classroom lessons and planning.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
  • Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.

Guest Teacher

East Pennsboro Area School District
01.2003 - 06.2013
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing q variety of teaching methods and engaging multimedia resources.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students, offering guidance on areas for improvement while celebrating accomplishments and growth.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that connected multiple subject areas, promoting deeper understanding for students.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Student Teacher Practicum

Wilson College - East Pennsboro Middle School
01.2009 - 05.2009

Student Teaching Practicum

  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
  • Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.

Education

PT Teachers Certificate - Social Studies And Language Arts

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - History

Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
05.1997

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
05.1991

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Instruction

Certification

  • PA Teaching Certificates, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA
  • Language Arts, 2011
  • Social Studies, 2009

Accomplishments

  • Tutored home-bound students in algebra, American history, biology, earth science, and geometry. Created alternative assessments.
  • As a day-to-day substitute, flexible and adaptive in teaching subjects ranging from American History, biology, and language arts to art and physical education.
  • Instructed summer school in the areas of Bible, biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • Proctored the State Board Exams for the state of Pennsylvania.

Additional Information

Active member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church

Served as a Deacon on church board

Active participant of Men's Bible study group - Common Ground

Timeline

Secondary School Science Teacher

Heritage Christian Academy
08.2016 - 05.2017

Optician

Sam's Club
09.2014 - Current

Student Teacher Practicum

Wilson College - East Pennsboro Middle School
01.2009 - 05.2009

Guest Teacher

East Pennsboro Area School District
01.2003 - 06.2013

PT Teachers Certificate - Social Studies And Language Arts

Wilson College

Bachelor of Arts - History

Shippensburg University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Harrisburg Area Community College
Jason Noss