Jeffrey Easthon
High School Administrator, Spanish Teacher
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Diligent and hardworking School Administrator with a history of positive collaboration and initiating incremental improvements within the department. Skilled at building professional relationships and promoting a positive school culture.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair of World Languages, Music, & Art
Minooka Community High School
08.2016 - Current
- Lead team of 18 teachers and oversee budgets, staffing, schedules, and teacher evaluations
- Enrolled MCHS in Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy to allow students the opportunity to be recognized for their second language skills
- Guided development and creation of new World Language program, American Sign Language, which has doubled in size going into its second year
- Recruited highly-effective teachers
- Entered student data into State of Illinois School Information System (SIS)
- Bilingual Program Coordinator
- Collaborate with school administration on various programs and events including Academic Excellence Night, Incoming Freshmen Night, Senior Honors, & Spanish National Honors Society
- Translated for Regional Office of Education and for disciplinary hearings
- Participant in principal's hiring committee
- Guided development of new World Languages curriculum based off of state standards and AP themes
- Leading staff in adoption of equitable grading practices
- Certified Danielson Evaluator in State of Illinois
- Advocate for all students, teachers, and community members
Spanish Teacher
Minooka Community High School
08.2008 - Current
- Currently teach two classes in addition to administration responsibilities
- Conducted department meetings
- Participated in Student Handbook committee
- Scheduled placement testing
- Knowledge of school community relations
- Experience teaching all levels of high school Spanish
- Presented on best practices
- Earned rating of "Excellent Teacher" on 3 consecutive cycles
- Ability to maintain accurate and confidential student records
- Participant in school policy and curriculum meetings with administration
- Developed reading program for World Language students
- Mastery Manager Advisor to World Languages and CTE Departments
- Mentor Teacher
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Minooka Community High School
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Create programs to provide each student-athlete with their greatest opportunity to find success in basketball & education
- Successfully lead team of five coaches
- Create & diversify practice plans to support & provide growth of each student-athlete
- Scout opponents & provide game plans to prepare team for greatest opportunity to find success
- Advocate for player placement in college
- Assist athletic director with creating game and tournament schedules
- Coordinated tournaments, games, & summer programs for girls basketball program
Spanish Teacher
Benjamin Logan High School
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Taught all high school levels
- Freshman class advisor.
- Head varsity girls soccer coach
Education
Master of Science - Administration Practicum
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05.2012
Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Education
Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio05.2005
Skills
Lifelong Learner
Collaborative
Leader
Educator
Budgets
Performance improvements
Certification
Professional Educator's License Illinois
Timeline
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Minooka Community High School
08.2018 - 03.2022
Department Chair of World Languages, Music, & Art
Minooka Community High School
08.2016 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Minooka Community High School
08.2008 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Benjamin Logan High School
08.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Education
Ohio Northern University
Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
University of Dayton
Master of Science - Administration Practicum
Governors State University