JONATHAN ROSEBUSH
Freeland,Michigan
Summary
Accomplished Elementary Educator with 26 years of experience, including 12 years in kindergarten. Specializes in creating engaging learning environments that promote academic and social growth. Skilled in differentiating instruction, assessing progress, and developing effective routines to meet diverse learner needs. Strong expertise in early childhood development, fostering confident and independent learners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Arrowwood Elementary School 4th Grade Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
Saginaw, Michigan
08.2013 - Current
- Develop and implement standards-aligned instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Differentiate instruction to meet individual students' learning styles, abilities, readiness levels, strengths, and areas of need.
- Delivered targeted small-group and individualized instruction based on student performance and assessment data, enhancing student understanding and engagement.
- Use formative, summative, and performance-based assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
- Create a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.
- Establish consistent classroom routines, procedures, and expectations that promote independence, self-regulation, responsibility, and successful participation in school.
- Build strong relationships with students and create a classroom community where students feel safe, valued, respected, and capable of success.
- Collaborated with grade-level colleagues and intervention staff to develop coordinated strategies, enhancing overall student success.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and needs, fostering strong home-school connections and support.
Westdale Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
Saginaw, Michigan
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Implemented Math in Focus and the Math in Focus and Reading Street curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction and activities to address individual learning needs of kindergarten students.
- Created a positive and organized learning environment appropriate for young learners.
- Supported students as they developed foundational academic skills, classroom routines, independence, and positive learning behaviors.
- Collaborated with kindergarten colleagues to design effective grade-level assessments and optimize classroom schedules.
- Engaged with parents to enhance student academic and developmental outcomes.
Sherwood Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
Saginaw, Michigan
08.2001 - 08.2010
- Created engaging learning experiences that encouraged student participation, independence, cooperation, and confidence.
- Developed and implemented instructional practices incorporating cooperative learning and hands-on activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated development of foundational academic and social skills in students, ensuring readiness for continued success in elementary education.
- Organized and arranged the classroom to meet the developmental and learning needs of students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and strengthen family partnerships for improved student support.
Head Varsity Wrestling Coach
Freeland High School
Freeland, Michigan
08.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students by setting clear expectations, routines, and accountability to foster a supportive community.
- Provided individualized instruction and mentoring aligned with student strengths, needs, developmental levels, and goals.
- Guided students in developing confidence, perseverance, and self-discipline, enhancing their goal-setting skills and resilience.
- Facilitated clear communication with students, parents, school staff, and community members to strengthen collaborative support networks.
- Worked with coaches, teachers, administrators, and families to support academic and personal growth.
Head Youth Wrestling Coach
Freeland Youth Wrestling Club
Freeland, Michigan
11.2014 - 01.2022
- Coached young athletes across diverse ages, abilities, and experience levels, tailoring approaches to meet individual developmental needs.
- Fostered positive learning environments emphasizing encouragement, structure, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Guided athletes through encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to enhance athletic performance and promote overall well-being.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership -
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan12-2003
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education, Natural Science and Mathematics
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan12-2000
Skills
- Differentiated & Developmentally Appropriate Instruction
- Curriculum & Standards Alignment
- Performance Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Student Support
- MTSS & Intervention
- Classroom Management & Organization
- Classroom Environment Creating predictable routines, clear expectations, and positive learning environments that promote independence and self-regulation
- Student Engagement & Motivation
- Academic, Social & Emotional Development
- Whole-Child Development Supporting academic achievement while intentionally developing students' confidence, communication, cooperation, independence, and positive learning behaviors
- Early Literacy & Mathematics
- Collaborative Planning
- Parent/Guardian Communication
- Family Partnership Maintaining open and professional communication with parents and guardians to support student growth
- Positive Behavior & Classroom Culture
- Relationship building
- Developmental Readiness Understanding that students enter school with different levels of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral readiness
- Differentiation Adjusting instruction, grouping, pacing, support, and learning experiences according to individual student needs
Seeking Position
Title: DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Certification
Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate, Program for Athletic Coaches Education (P.A.C.E.) Certificate, AAU Certified Coach, USA Wrestling Bronze Certified Coach
Timeline
Head Varsity Wrestling Coach
Freeland High School
08.2024 - Current
Head Youth Wrestling Coach
Freeland Youth Wrestling Club
11.2014 - 01.2022
Arrowwood Elementary School 4th Grade Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
08.2013 - Current
Westdale Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
08.2010 - 08.2013
Sherwood Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
08.2001 - 08.2010
Master of Educational Leadership -
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary Education, Natural Science and Mathematics
Saginaw Valley State University