Jonathan A Peralta JR
Long Branch,NJ
Summary
Highly adaptable and committed High School Special Education/English Teacher with a strong emphasis on addressing the unique requirements of special education students. Demonstrating empathy and flexibility, designs and executes engaging, interactive lessons that cater to individual learning styles. Exceptional ability to collaborate with fellow educators, parents, and specialists ensures that students' educational needs are met effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Year 11th Grade English/ Creative Writing Teacher
Long Branch High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
2nd Grade STEAM Summer Program
Long Branch School District
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Long Branch Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program
Long Branch School District
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
Full Year 11th Grade English/ Creative Writing Teacher
Long Branch High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with literature trends.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
11th Grade/ 12th Grade Special Education English Leave Replacement
Long Branch High School
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Clinical Placement
Long Branch High School
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Clinical Placement
Red Bank Regional High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
Clinical Placement
Ocean Township High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Field Placement
Amerigo A. Anastasia Middle School District
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
MBCY 7-9Y Basketball Coach
Manhattan Bible Church
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
MBCY 10-12Y Basketball Coach
Manhattan Bible Church
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - English/Creative Writing
Monmouth University
400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 0776412.2023
Master's Degree - Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Monmouth University
400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 0776405.2024
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Word Document Creation
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Literacy development
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Data-driven instruction
- Project-based learning
- Special needs support
- Instructional technology
- Multimedia instruction
- Time management
- Behavioral management
- Organizational skills
Leadership Experience
- MBCY 7-9Y Basketball Coach, Manhattan Bible Church Youth Basketball, 09/01/16-11/19/16
- MBCY 10-12Y Basketball Coach, Manhattan Bible Church Youth Basketball, 01/16/16-03/12/16
Certification
- Advanced Excel Certificate – Various Providers.
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Timeline
2nd Grade STEAM Summer Program
Long Branch School District
10.2024 - 01.2025
Full Year 11th Grade English/ Creative Writing Teacher
Long Branch High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
Long Branch Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program
Long Branch School District
06.2024 - 08.2024
Full Year 11th Grade English/ Creative Writing Teacher
Long Branch High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
11th Grade/ 12th Grade Special Education English Leave Replacement
Long Branch High School
02.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Placement
Long Branch High School
10.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Placement
Red Bank Regional High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Placement
Ocean Township High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Field Placement
Amerigo A. Anastasia Middle School District
01.2020 - 01.2021
MBCY 7-9Y Basketball Coach
Manhattan Bible Church
09.2016 - 11.2016
MBCY 10-12Y Basketball Coach
Manhattan Bible Church
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Advanced Excel Certificate – Various Providers.
Bachelor’s Degree - English/Creative Writing
Monmouth University
Master's Degree - Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Monmouth University
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