Jonathan Groover
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Hardworking and capable job seeker with strong organizational and customer service skills eager to take a passion for finance, investing, and wealth management to secure a financial services position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English 9/10 / AP Lang and Comp / Speech Teacher
Brookwood School
Thomasville, GA
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Instructed students in rhetoric, logic, and persuasive writing by designing and implementing an approved A.P. Language and Composition curriculum.
- Achieved a 98% pass rate on the A.P. Lang and Comp Exam over the course of three years.
- Provided feedback on a variety of student writing including creative, informative, persuasive writing, literary and rhetorical analysis, and college essay writing.
- Used varied instructional approaches to strengthen students' reading comprehension, critical reading and writing skills.
- Helped students become confident public speakers.
- Worked with students to become confident debaters by coaching the Public Forum debate team.
- Coached the Georgia Independent School Association state champions in Public Forum Debate for the 2019 School Year.
- Developed engaging lectures and presentations using a variety of multimedia for all subject areas.
- Devised rich learning content that utilized a variety of methods to meet diverse learning styles.
- Implemented innovative learning tools, including an online management learning system to help students with at-home and online work during the 2020/2021 school year.
- Led various student clubs such as F.C.A. and the Investment Club to build interpersonal relationships with students.
- Led/coordinated the school's upper school devotion program.
College Admissions Counselor
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Explained institution's amenities, course offerings, and facilities to prospective students and parents through mail, phone, and in-person tours.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Traveled regularly to recruitment activities in order to represent the school and increase student enrollment.
Retail Sales Associate
Office Depot
Thomasville, GA
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Maintained a strong knowledge of products and services in order to best assist customer base.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
Music Minister
House Of Joy Community Church
Valdosta, GA
02.2010 - 08.2011
High School Teacher
Global English School
Bangkok, Thailand
06.2007 - 04.2009
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology And Philosophy
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY05.2015
Associate of Arts - English
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2006
Skills
- Equities Fundamental and Technical Analysis
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- College Admissions Processes
- Sales
Timeline
English 9/10 / AP Lang and Comp / Speech Teacher
Brookwood School
08.2013 - 05.2021
College Admissions Counselor
Thomas University
01.2012 - 05.2013
Retail Sales Associate
Office Depot
05.2011 - 12.2011
Music Minister
House Of Joy Community Church
02.2010 - 08.2011
High School Teacher
Global English School
06.2007 - 04.2009
Master of Divinity - Theology And Philosophy
Asbury Theological Seminary
Associate of Arts - English
Valdosta State University
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