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Jeremy Scott
Educator
Watsonville,California
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Monte Vista Christian School, adept in curriculum development, instructional design, and research. Spearheaded technology integration and program management, enhancing learning outcomes. Exhibits strong leadership and public speaking skills, significantly improving faculty training and student engagement. Designed and created two podcasts that each lasted for multiple years.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Film Teacher
Monte Vista Christian School
7 2022 - Current
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other teachers.
- Guided students in writing, directing, shooting and editing films.
- Taught and performed smooth and professional final edits using Final Cut and Motion.
- Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
- Created budgetary proposals for Film Department.
Dean of Academics and Educational Technology
Decatur Heritage Academy
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Implemented Canvas Learning Management System and provided training for 40 faculty members.
- Developed team communications and information for faculty meetings.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Oversaw recruiting, hiring, and training of faculty.
- Boosted effectiveness of department personnel by conferring with Dean of Students and Head of School to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Taught a podcasting course for juniors and seniors in high school.
Lead Teacher
Monte Vista Christian School
07.2014 - 06.2020
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Oversaw work of five-person team of teacher's focused on educating more than 250 students.
- Collaborated with Spiritual Life Coordinator to develop and run chapel program for High School students.
- Designed and created Bible curriculum for grades 9 through 12.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans utilizing the iPad in 1:1 classroom environment.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation through use of Google Classroom LMS and Moodle LMS, which promoted quicker rollout and delivery.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
- Represented faculty in guaranteeing Monte Vista Christian was compliant for accreditation with ACSI.
Teacher
Westminster Christian Academy
07.2005 - 06.2014
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for United States History and Bible.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using Veracross to update and enhance learning plans.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Coached Varsity, JV, Freshman, and 8th grade football.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons and activities to integrate learning.
- Contributed to instructional program development with synchronous and asynchronous lessons, recordings and instructional materials.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and online assignments.
- Developed students' computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
- Applied understanding of student engagement with digital learning and wide range of instructional technologies to bolster content delivery.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in History and Bible.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction in Ed. Tech Leadership
Concordia University
Seward, NE 08.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Covenant Theological Seminary
St Louis, MO 06.2002 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 01.1995 - 05.2002
Skills
Lesson development
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Arlen R. Dykstra Teacher of the Year in 2011
- Recognized as an Independent Schools of Saint Louis Teacher of Distinction in 2012
- Awarded the Martha Price Service Award in 2019
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom
- Transitioned faculty from paper to 1:1 iPad use at Westminster Christian Academy
- Implemented, integrated, and administered the Canvas LMS.
- Created, hosted, and edited two podcasts: Unmistakably Star Wars and Living In The Past.
Software
Adobe Suite of Apps
IWork
Final Cut Pro
Moodle LMS
Focus SIS
Schoology LMS
Veracross
Canvas LMS
RenWeb SIS
Logic Pro
Certification
International Baccalaureate Category 1
Timeline
International Baccalaureate Category 1
08-2022
Dean of Academics and Educational Technology
Decatur Heritage Academy
07.2020 - 06.2022
ACSI
02-2020
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction in Ed. Tech Leadership
Concordia University
08.2019 - 09.2020
Lead Teacher
Monte Vista Christian School
07.2014 - 06.2020
Teacher
Westminster Christian Academy
07.2005 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Covenant Theological Seminary
06.2002 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
The University of Alabama
01.1995 - 05.2002
Film Teacher
Monte Vista Christian School
7 2022 - Current
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