Jason White
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Motivated elementary teacher with experience guiding students using proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators to teach and motivate students. Experience with a wide range of student ages and ability levels.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher (Dual Language)
Vancouver School District
Vancouver, WA
01.2017 - Current
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of English and Spanish.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling students and introduced specialized lesson plans to monitor progress.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
Elementary Teacher
Colegio Interamericano
Guatemala City, Guatemala
08.2005 - 06.2016
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Offered before and after-school tutoring for students needing extra help.
- Coached a variety of extracurricular activities, including high school basketball and Math Counts.
Spanish Evaluator
Hewitt Home Schooling
Washougal, WA
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software.
- Evaluated written and oral student work in high school Spanish, courses 1 and 2.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, COBachelor of Arts - Spanish
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Curriculum development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Classroom management
- Multimedia instruction
- Parental communication
- Organization
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary Teacher (Dual Language)
Vancouver School District
01.2017 - Current
Spanish Evaluator
Hewitt Home Schooling
09.2013 - 06.2015
Elementary Teacher
Colegio Interamericano
08.2005 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Portland State University