Jonathan Hand
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated educator with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. Proven ability to motivate students, enhance classroom management, and provide personalized academic support to foster student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
In School Suspension Lead/Teaching Assistant
Affton High School
St Louis, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Works well with students in crisis and students with higher at risk situations.
- Motivated students to stay on top of assignments and to take ownership of their education.
- Motivated students to change behavior to work well within the expectations of the school.
- Worked directly with counselors, teachers, and administrative staff to ensure students are motivated to earn their degrees.
- Proctored quizzes and exams for teachers while students server their time.
- Contributed to increased graduation rates by providing personalized academic support for struggling students.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Social Studies Teacher
Affton High School
St Louis, MO
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating social studies with other subjects.
- Proctored varying tests and exams, including, but not limited to NWEA, ACT, EOC, and Final Exams.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Frontline Education
St Louis, MO
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Adapted instructional methods to meet varied learning styles and student needs effectively.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity of education during staff absences.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance learning experiences and streamline communication with staff.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - 9-12 Social Studies
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis12-2023
Skills
- Parent communication
- Teaching strategies
- Peer mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Positive attitude
- Friendly and outgoing
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom management
- Calm and patient demeanor
- CPR and first aid
- Boys Swimming and Volleyball Coach
- ACT, NWEA, EOC proctoring
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Affton High School
01.2025 - 03.2025
In School Suspension Lead/Teaching Assistant
Affton High School
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Frontline Education
01.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - 9-12 Social Studies
University of Missouri - St Louis