Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Jonathan Garson

Las Vegas

Summary

Upbeat Mathematics Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Math Teacher

Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas
08.2022 - Current
  • 5th Grade team lead responsible for attending weekly meetings collaborating with school administrator's to evaluate grade level progress.
  • Participated actively in department meetings, contributing ideas for improving instructional strategies and supporting school-wide goals for academic excellence.
  • Mentored new teachers in the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on classroom management techniques.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional support in mastering course material, resulting in improved academic outcomes overall.

Physical Education Teacher

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
  • Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.

Elementary School Teacher

Explore Knowledge Academy
02.2016 - 07.2021
  • Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions.

Security Officer

Securitas Security Services USA
10.2013 - 01.2016
  • Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Monitored property and investigated any areas of suspicion.

Teacher's Assistant

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Master of Science - Teaching in Elementary Education

Sierra Nevada College
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
05.2005

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Berkshire Community College
08.2003

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Tutoring
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Technology integration
  • Collaborative learning

Accomplishments

  • Oversaw the Explore Knowledge Academy's after-school soccer program.
  • Facilitated after-school mathematics interventions for struggling 4th and 5th grade students.
  • Supervised team of 3 staff members.

Timeline

Advanced Math Teacher

Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas
08.2022 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2021 - 07.2022

Elementary School Teacher

Explore Knowledge Academy
02.2016 - 07.2021

Security Officer

Securitas Security Services USA
10.2013 - 01.2016

Teacher's Assistant

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc
01.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Westfield State University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Berkshire Community College

Master of Science - Teaching in Elementary Education

Sierra Nevada College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE