John Rimmer
New Smyrna,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator from Volusia County Schools, adept in creative lesson planning and leveraging interactive teaching tools like Animoto and Prezi. Excelled in enhancing students' analytical skills and fostering a positive learning environment. Proven track record in boosting cultural awareness and student motivation through innovative instructional methods.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Volusia County Schools
08.1998 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education And Technology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Education
C.W. Post Long Island University
Long Island, NY12-1996
Skills
- Cooperative learning experience
- Positive role model and mentor
- Creative lesson planning
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Task prioritization
- Student motivation
- Motivating students
- Instructional methods
- Team building
- Skilled with animoto and prezi
- Learning strategies
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Serving diverse communities
- Classroom management
Timeline
Teacher
Volusia County Schools
08.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Education And Technology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Education
C.W. Post Long Island University
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