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Javon Musser

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Innovative, organized and effective professional 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. Diligent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher- GR 1 & GR 5

Paradise Valley Unified School District
07.2021 - 06.2023

• Responsible for preparing evidence-based lesson plans aligned to district adopted curriculum, state standards, learning objectives and student’s IEP goals.
• Implementing long range plans for mastery and generalization, creating accommodations and modifications to instruction, curriculum, assessments and management based on individual student

strengths and needs, recording and reporting assessment and evaluation information.
• Differentiating instruction to bolster understanding and to provide the background knowledge needed to ensure each student has access to curriculum and state standard goals/objectives.
• Administering formal and informal assessments to assess student’s competency levels including progress, inform/modify instruction, and to provide early intervention/remediation when data reveals a need.
• Designing and implementing positive, proactive group management strategies to ensure pro social behavior and a classroom environment where all students feel respected, welcomed and safe.
• Contributing to IEP meetings by reporting observations and providing evidence through multiple measures of data recording including students’ strengths and needs
• Collaborating with families, teachers, paraprofessionals, specialists and members of the greater community to support a positive and enriching school experience for all.

• Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.

• My 5th grade class earned the highest test scores in the state of Arizona for public education in 2023.

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Snohomish School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Responsible for preparing evidence-based lesson plans aligned to district adopted curriculum, state standards, learning objectives and student’s IEP goals.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

Children’s Ministry Assistant Director

Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for overseeing the Sunday School program including: curriculum decisions, staffing & training teachers, prepping curriculum crafts & games, managing classroom design & materials, ensuring children’s ministry applications & technology are up to date, supporting children from 6 months – 5th grade for a safe & fun Sunday School experience, providing specialized support for children with intellectual and learning disabilities
  • Lead Supervisor for all Children’s Ministry Interns
  • Planning & Coordinating events, including community service projects for kids & families (i.e food bank, elderly home visits, neighborhood yard care, “Sunday Fun-day” kid events, holiday spreads)
  • Vacation Bible School planning and stage design
  • Wedding Coordinator for on and off campus weddings
  • Church Interior Design (paint, sanding, staining, décor & furniture)
  • Public Speaking for events & announcements
  • Lead fill-in for the church administrator: responsible for overseeing cash & internet deposits, church-wide communication via Mailchimp, taking inventory and restocking church supplies
  • 50% increase in children church attendance while on staff
  • Assisted with fundraising activities
  • Participated in various outreach programs

Senior Guard & Instructor

Lake Stevens High School Pool
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Vigilant surveillance of patrons in the pool and surrounding areas, maintaining patron safety and accident prevention.
  • Responding with immediate care to all emergency situations.
  • Assess swimmer abilities and make appropriate adjustments to their stroke, breathing and endurance to improve their swimming ability, and water safety within a comfortable and creative lesson.
  • Lesson registration, cash register operation, tallying pool patrons, parent and customer interaction, conflict resolution, answering office phone, managing pool chemicals, backwashing, assisting & leading staff trainings, mentoring new staff in lifeguard training and swim instruction, opening and closing pool.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education for Inclusive Environments - Education

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
12.2020

Associates of Arts & Science -

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
06.2016

Skills

  • Research Based Strategies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Class Management
  • Group Communication
  • Self-Motivated
  • Reflective Practice
  • Microsoft Office & More
  • Mac & PC Platforms
  • Public Speaking

References


  • George Gillett, Principal, Boulder Creek Elementary, 360-766-7182, ggillett@pvschools.net
  • Jack Tobin, Principal, Dutch Hill Elementary, 360-563-4454, Jack.tobin@sno.wednet.edu
  • Korrine Gust, Intern Supervisor & Instructor, Western Washington University, 260-609-8212, gustK@www.edu
  • Shane Algard, Senior Pastor, Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, shanealgard@calvarychapel.com

Timeline

Teacher- GR 1 & GR 5

Paradise Valley Unified School District
07.2021 - 06.2023

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Snohomish School District
01.2021 - 06.2021

Children’s Ministry Assistant Director

Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens
01.2015 - 01.2020

Senior Guard & Instructor

Lake Stevens High School Pool
01.2010 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts in Education for Inclusive Environments - Education

Western Washington University

Associates of Arts & Science -

Everett Community College
Javon Musser