Jason Everett Pifer
Senior Instructor
Sierra Vista,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Senior Military Intelligence Instructor at Jacobs Technologies, leveraging strong communication skills and curriculum development expertise to enhance student performance and motivation. Demonstrated success in fostering collaborative environments and continuous professional development. Skilled in public speaking and lesson planning, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Military Intelligence Instructor
Jacobs Technologies
03.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques for over 350 students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
School Bus Driver
Sierra Vista Unified School District No. 68
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Provided daily, a positive environment for 180 students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
Intelligence Analyst Instructor
US Army
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of 400 student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Specialized Foster Parent
Hope & Home
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Provided consistent emotional support and guidance to help 30 children cope with past trauma and adjust to their new living situation.
- Encouraged positive relationships among siblings placed together in the same foster home through conflict resolution techniques and team-building activities.
- Modeled healthy communication skills and conflict resolution techniques while maintaining a positive atmosphere within the home.
- Supported older youth in transition planning for independent living or post-secondary education opportunities as they approached adulthood.
- Improved overall stability for foster children by establishing clear boundaries, expectations, and routines within the household.
- Enhanced children's well-being by providing a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
- Fostered cultural competence within the family by celebrating diverse traditions, customs, and holidays relevant to each child's background.
- Coordinated with therapists, educators, and other professionals to ensure all aspects of each child's needs were met.
- Facilitated family visits and maintained open communication with biological parents for 30 children when appropriate to support reunification efforts.
Spanish Interpreter (Volunteer)
Tempe Police Department
09.2007 - 07.2011
- Delivered 250 volunteer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking clients through skillful written and verbal communication abilities.
- Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers and patients, bridging language barriers for optimal care delivery.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing culturally sensitive interpretations that demonstrated respect and understanding.
- Contributed to increased client satisfaction by providing effective language support during important meetings.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
School Bus Driver
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
09.2007 - 12.2010
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for 120 students during transportation daily, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZAssociate of Science - Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Douglas, AZAssociate of Arts - General Studies / Spanish
Cochise College
Douglas, AZHigh School Diploma -
Tempe High School
Tempe, AZ05.1999
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative Team Player
Accomplishments
- Served a 2 year Church service mission in Honduras (Spanish speaking)
- Served on active duty as an Intelligence Analyst for 11 years
- Fostered 30 children in TN, CO, AZ
- Adopted 4 Children
- Currently teach the 4 and 5 year old Sunday school class at the church I attend
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Military Intelligence Instructor
Jacobs Technologies
03.2022 - Current
School Bus Driver
Sierra Vista Unified School District No. 68
08.2021 - 03.2022
Intelligence Analyst Instructor
US Army
11.2018 - 09.2021
Specialized Foster Parent
Hope & Home
06.2014 - 06.2017
Spanish Interpreter (Volunteer)
Tempe Police Department
09.2007 - 07.2011
School Bus Driver
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
09.2007 - 12.2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Associate of Science - Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Associate of Arts - General Studies / Spanish
Cochise College
High School Diploma -
Tempe High School
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