Jonathon Weiss
Roberts,WI
Summary
Educator with extensive experience in adult learning, specializing in inclusive teaching and digital tools. Expertise in curriculum development and mentoring, effectively guiding diverse learners. Strong research and communication skills enhance student engagement and academic success. Focused mentor dedicated to developing emotional, social, and life skills through effective activity planning and problem-solving.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Faculty & Concurrent Enrollment Mentor
Minneapolis College
Minneapolis, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated learning for post-secondary students in credit-bearing courses, focusing on underserved populations.
- Collaborated with Minnesota high schools to support dual-enrollment students as Co-Concurrent Enrollment Mentor.
- Implemented inclusive teaching strategies and digital tools like D2L Brightspace to enhance student engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of mentor-mentee interactions to track progress effectively.
- Fostered a supportive environment through constructive feedback and mutual learning opportunities.
- Promoted trust and understanding via open dialogue between mentors and mentees.
- Guided individuals in professional development, covering communication, problem-solving, and goal setting.
- Created online resources for faculty and students to augment traditional instruction.
Lead Special Teacher - Adult Literacy & Special Education
Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) – Stillwater Correctional Facility
Bayport, USA
10.2007 - Current
- Educated underserved adult male students as ESL and Special Education teacher.
- Facilitated mentoring program achieving 100% diploma or GED completion rate.
- Collaborated with team to graduate 350 students in five years, including 40% with disabilities.
- Developed and implemented curriculum across core subjects, supervising diverse instructional settings.
- Established Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitored student progress regularly.
- Participated in multidisciplinary treatment teams and accommodation meetings for IEPs and 504 plans.
- Administered Tests of Adult Basic Education, Accuplacer, and CASAS assessments.
- Provided special education services for male offenders ages 18-21 in maximum security facility.
Resilience Navigator - EBD & At-Risk Specialist - Researcher/Blogger
Roberts, WI
Roberts, USA
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Focused on juvenile and adult resiliency, transition, and behavior-related topics through online research and content development.
- Conducted social media research to inform blog and content strategies.
- Developed engaging web content utilizing strong writing and editing skills.
- Applied search engine optimization principles to enhance online visibility and effectiveness.
Night Manager
Dick’s Fresh Market
River Falls, USA
01.1997 - 01.2011
- Directed managerial functions with seven years of full-time experience.
- Supervised staff in daily operations to enhance performance.
- Facilitated training and performance reviews for new employees to ensure quality.
- Led complex projects, developing innovative solutions when necessary.
- Upheld customer service standards, fostering positive interactions.
- Implemented policy changes to streamline business operations.
- Resolved customer service issues promptly while maintaining professionalism.
- Conducted interviews for open positions, supporting recruitment efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education - Concentrations in Emotional Behavior Disorders And Specific Learning Disabilities
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2016
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Secondary Education - Concentration in Broad Field Social Studies and History
University of Wisconsin – River Falls
River Falls, WI05-2006
Skills
- Technology-enhanced learning platforms
- Research methodologies with data analysis
- Blended learning frameworks
- Microsoft Office application proficiency
- Principles of search engine optimization
- Documentation for special needs education
- Teaching strategies for diverse learners
- Engagement techniques for adult learners
- Leadership capabilities in team environments
- Facilitating workshops at the state level
- Practices focused on continuous improvement
- Developing collaborative partnerships
- Public speaking with presentation expertise
- Inclusive teaching methods with behavior management techniques
- Utilization of digital educational tools
- Designing effective curricula
- Strategies for assessing student performance
- Techniques for managing crises and resolving conflicts
- Communication skills with relationship-building focus
- Mentoring methods tailored to adult learners
- Expertise in managing projects effectively
Certification
- Certified MN K-12 Special Education (EBD and SLD) License, MN File # 435429, 06/28
- Certified MN 5-12 Broad Field Social Studies License
- Certified WI 6-12 Broad Field Social Studies License, WI File # 693337, 07/28
- MS Office Excel 2016 Computer Specialist Certificate, Century College, 05/18
Awards
- Employee Recognition Leadership Award, Minnesota (DOC) Stillwater Correctional Facility, 01/20
- Teacher of the Year, Minnesota Correctional Education Association (CEA), 01/13
Publications
The Effect of Emotional Behavioral Disorders in a Correctional Setting, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN, 01/16
Committees
- Elected Representative, SRSEA Union, MCF-Stillwater, 05/25, Present
- Elected Member, MN DOC Continuing Education K12 License, 09/11, Present
- Member, MN DOC Curriculum Diploma Standards Committee, 04/25, Present
- Member, MN DOC STW ABE Accommodations Committee, 06/21, 01/22
- Member, MN DOC Serving Individuals with Disabilities Accommodations Working Group, 11/22, 01/23
- Member, MN DOC ABE Working Group, 06/21, 01/23
- Member, Joint MDE/DOC DL Committee, 11/20, 01/22
- Member, MN DOC Distance Learning (DL) Group, 01/19, 01/20
- Member, Minnesota Literacy Action Network, 01/12, Present
- Member, Corrections Education Association, Region IV, Minnesota, 01/16, 01/20
- Member, Education Corrections Offender Management System (COMs) Rewrite, 01/16, 01/20
- Member, Minnesota Department of Corrections, Adult Basic Education Curriculum, 11/11, 01/16
- Elected Member, Statewide Adult Basic Education Professional Development, 07/14, 06/16
- Elected Member, Statewide Adult Basic Education Disability Outreach, 09/14, 05/16
Presentations
- Underwater Standards Weaving: Working Together to Achieve the Secondary Credential, Minnesota ABE Summer Institute, 01/18
- Close Reading to Solve Word Problems, Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Spring Conference, 01/18
- Trauma and Frozen Development—Unthawing Pathways in the Brain, Minnesota Adult Basic Education Summer Institute, 01/17
- Listening to the Story and Putting Together the Pieces: The Power of an Integrated Education Management System, Minnesota ABE Summer Institute, 01/16
- Teaching with Movies, Minnesota ABE Summer Institute, 01/13
- Positive Behavioral Strategies for Difficult Learners, Minnesota ABE Summer Institute, 01/13
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Education Faculty & Concurrent Enrollment Mentor
Minneapolis College
01.2023 - Current
Resilience Navigator - EBD & At-Risk Specialist - Researcher/Blogger
Roberts, WI
01.2017 - 01.2024
Lead Special Teacher - Adult Literacy & Special Education
Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) – Stillwater Correctional Facility
10.2007 - Current
Night Manager
Dick’s Fresh Market
01.1997 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Special Education - Concentrations in Emotional Behavior Disorders And Specific Learning Disabilities
Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Secondary Education - Concentration in Broad Field Social Studies and History
University of Wisconsin – River Falls
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