Jon Oden
Lake Arrowhead,CA
Summary
Dependable educator possessing excellent time management and communication skills. Proficient in maintaining accurate and complete student records. Consistent and responsible professional with expertise in the Social Sciences. Highly effective leader and role model with 15 years of experience in both public and private sectors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher in Social Science
Western Christian High School
Upland, CA
08.2001 - 06.2012
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach Social Science topics such as history, geography and economics.
- Integrated technology into lessons, allowing students access to online resources while researching various aspects of the Social Science curriculum.
- Engaged students in meaningful discussions about current events related to Social Science topics.
- Actively monitored student behavior during class time and intervened when necessary in order maintain an optimal learning environment.
- Organized field trips for students that provided hands-on experiences related to Social Science content covered in the classroom.
Homestay Coordinator
FLS International Citrus College
Glendora, CA
09.1996 - 08.2001
- Conducted home visits to ensure that the homes are safe and suitable for hosting students.
- Assessed feedback from hosts regarding student performance and behaviour during their stay.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from potential host families regarding the homestay program requirements.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Organized social events such as dinners or outings for hosts and students throughout the year.
- Advised parents on how to best support their children during their stay with a host family.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new homestay families by reviewing and approving applications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA08-2000
Skills
- Academic Writing
- Organization
- Project-Based Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Staff Development
- Discipline
- Test preparation
- Social studies
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- Classroom technology
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year from 2005-2010
Certification
- Certification in Addictions Counseling
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Teacher in Social Science
Western Christian High School
08.2001 - 06.2012
Homestay Coordinator
FLS International Citrus College
09.1996 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Polytechnic University
- Certification in Addictions Counseling
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