Jeffrey Short
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with solid leadership, interpersonal skills, and AVID training. Talented in providing high-quality instruction and creating positive, equitable learning environments. Dedicated to helping create supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classrooms. Advanced interpersonal, networking, and customer service skills developed during a fifteen-year career as the owner-operator of a local Spokane landmark business.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Led engaging workshops for parents on topics such as homework support and creating a home learning environment conducive to success.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
Teaching Assistant
Eastern Washington University
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Experience with instruction roles in biology, chemistry, and mathematics courses
- Daily objectives included lesson planning, with a core emphasis on NGSS Core Ideas, handling both formative and summative assessments, and student performance expectations.
Owner and Operator
Constant Creations dba/ ZOLA
01.2008 - 12.2020
- Owner and operator
- Managed all aspects of the business from hiring to training
- I started in a position under the former owner in 2008 and worked my way up to partner and then owner
- I negotiated a 22-person staff of employees along with a roster of over 45 bands including their members
- Contract negotiation, daily bookkeeping, training of employees, ordering systems, and daily operational tasks were a part of my daily routine
- We received awards for excellence every year during my ownership
- The business was a success until I sold it in 2020.
Education
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Biology Education (STEM) - Biology Education
Eastern Washington University
01.2023
Masters in Teaching (MIT) - Teaching
Eastern Washington University
Skills
- Accomplishments
- I am a graduate honors student with extensive experience in the business world with a key emphasis on successful management and leadership strategies
- JS Jeffrey Short
- Student Teacher
- 5317 S Palouse Hwy Apt A-207
- Spokane
- Washington
- 99223-8405
- Jshort17@ewuedu
- 5097681257
- Well versed in GNSS Practices
- Highly motivated and detail oriented
- Efficient, prompt, and trustworthy
- Works well under pressure
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Plan Development
- Social Development
- Safety Protocols
- Modern teaching methods
Certification
- National Evaluation Series (NES), Biology - June 2023
- National Evaluation Series (NES), General Science - June 2024
- Washington State Teaching Certificate - August 2024
Timeline
Student Teacher
Spokane Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Eastern Washington University
01.2021 - 12.2023
Owner and Operator
Constant Creations dba/ ZOLA
01.2008 - 12.2020
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Biology Education (STEM) - Biology Education
Eastern Washington University
Masters in Teaching (MIT) - Teaching
Eastern Washington University