Jason Yeargin
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Accomplished educator with a track record of fostering student success through collaborative learning and project-based assignments at Babcock Neighborhood School. Expert in grammar teaching and parent-teacher communication, I enhanced writing skills and classroom engagement. Mentored new teachers, significantly improving instructional strategies and student outcomes.
I have worked in the ministry and am continually growing and sharpening as a theologian as I pursue a passion to include the Bible and theology in the classroom.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Babcock Neighborhood School
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong relationships between school and home to support student success.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and utilizing various teaching strategies, ensuring all students could access the curriculum effectively.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities such as a book club or writing workshop, cultivating a passion for literature outside of regular class hours.
- Enhanced students'' writing abilities through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
- Implemented formative assessments throughout each unit to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by designing project-based learning assignments linked to real-world issues.
- Mentored new teachers in the department, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Gateway Charter School
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
High and Middle School Teacher
Temple Christian School
01.2009 - 05.2019
- Fostered positive classroom environment by implementing engaging lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align teaching strategies for cohesive curriculum delivery.
- Encouraged student participation in extracurricular activities, enhancing school community.
- Developed strong relationships with students for enhanced academic performance.
- Taught in many subject areas like Algebra I and II, Geometry, World History, English I-V, and many divisions of High School Bible.
Youth Pastor
Temple Baptist Church
08.2009 - 01.2017
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
- Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
- Supported young adults during times of transition by offering guidance, resources, and encouragement for pursuing their faith journey outside the context of formal youth ministry programming.
- Empowered young people to take ownership of their faith journey through small group discussions and Bible study sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical And Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2018
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Grammar teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Vocabulary building
- Project-based learning
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
Certification
ELA 6-12 certified.
Timeline
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Babcock Neighborhood School
07.2022 - Current
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Gateway Charter School
07.2020 - 05.2022
Youth Pastor
Temple Baptist Church
08.2009 - 01.2017
High and Middle School Teacher
Temple Christian School
01.2009 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical And Theological Studies
Liberty University
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