John Jessen
Teacher
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Versatile Special Education & History Teacher and Coach with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Anchorage School District Benny Benson Alternative
Anchorage, Alaska
08.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Anchorage School District Bartlett HS
Anchorage, Alaska
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Co-Head Varsity Football Coach
ASD Bartlett HS
Anchorage, Alaska
11.2013 - 10.2019
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Alaska State Champions 2017
History Teacher
ASD Bartlett HS
Anchorage, Alaska
08.1998 - 05.2019
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Modified Curriculum for Special Education students.
Head Varsity Football Coach
ASD Bartlett HS
Anchorage, Alaska
11.1995 - 11.2011
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Alaska State Champions 2009
- Alaska State Champions 2011
Assistant Football Coach
ASD Various Schools In The District
Anchorage, Alaska
08.1988 - 11.1995
- Recruited athletes from across my home school's boundary to help build a successful team.
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
- Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
- Assisted the Head Coach and did whatever he asked me to do..
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
University Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska05.1997
Bachelor of Science - History
University Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska05.1995
Skills
- Developing Social Skills
- Motivating Students
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavior Modification
- Faculty Coordination
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Redirection
Certification
NFHS National Certified Coach
NFHS Accredited Coach Certification
NFHS Coaching Football Certification
Heads Up Football Certification
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
NFHS Coach Level 1 Certification
NFHS Coach Level 2 Certification
NFHS Coach Level 2 Certification
Bigger, Faster, Stronger Certificate
NFHS Trainings in the following Areas;
ACL Injury Prevention
Afterschool Security
APEDS
Bullying & Hazing
Captain's Course
Coaching Adapted Sports
Coaching Unified Sports
Collapsed Athlete
Concussion in Sports
COVID-19
Engaging Effectively with Parents
ESports Introduction
Hazing Prevention
Heat Illness Prevention
Implicit Bias
Mental Training for Performance
Middle School Sports
Modeling Behavior
NCAA Eligibility
PA Announcing
Play by Play Announcing
Protecting from Abuse
Social Media (Adults)
Sports Nutrition
Sportsmanship
Strength & Conditioning
Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Teaching Sports Skills
Title IX
Vaping & E-Cigarettes
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Anchorage School District Benny Benson Alternative
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Anchorage School District Bartlett HS
08.2019 - 05.2021
Co-Head Varsity Football Coach
ASD Bartlett HS
11.2013 - 10.2019
History Teacher
ASD Bartlett HS
08.1998 - 05.2019
Head Varsity Football Coach
ASD Bartlett HS
11.1995 - 11.2011
Assistant Football Coach
ASD Various Schools In The District
08.1988 - 11.1995
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
University Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Science - History
University Alaska Anchorage
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