JOSHUA A. EVANS
New Orleans,USA
Summary
Dynamic Cyber Security and Information Assurance Professional with extensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Focused on integrating technology into lesson plans, fostering collaboration, and enhancing student learning outcomes across various educational settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
JPPS
05.2025 - Current
Quest for Success Instructor
New Orleans Maritime and Military Academy
New Orleans, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Led cadets in exploring diverse careers and industry sectors, fostering awareness of potential career paths.
- Modeled self-discovery processes for cadets to identify interests and navigate high school, post secondary education, and career pathways.
- Assigned real-world simulation tasks to enhance development of in-demand, cross-sector, and employability skills.
- Designed curriculum for cadets to develop essential 21st century workforce skills.
LHSAA Official
Louisiana High School Athletic Association
01.2017 - Current
- Competed in volleyball, basketball, and softball, demonstrating athletic versatility and teamwork.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Secondary Math Teacher
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
New Orleans, LA
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Modeling how to problem-solve mathematics.
- Graded handwritten student work and online assessments weekly to provide timely feedback.
- Documenting grades by the use of an online system called JCampus.
- Communicated effectively with students and staff in the classroom.
- Led cluster meetings to share instructional strategies that promote student growth.
- Communicated with parents to update them on students' academic progress and foster collaboration.
- Ensuring a safe environment for everyone inside of class.
DOT USA Intern
Digital Opportunity Trust
2009 - 05.2011
- Integrated ActivInspire into lesson plans to enhance classroom engagement.
- Resolved HelpDesk tickets to improve user satisfaction and minimize downtime.
- Re-imaged computers annually to ensure up-to-date software and functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Wellness, Homeland Security
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA08-2015
High School Diploma -
Brother Martin High School
New Orleans, LA05-2007
DCC
New Orleans, LASkills
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Technology integration
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Parent communication
- Critical thinking
- Effective feedback
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Mentorship
- Parent-teacher communication
- Teaching strategies
- Student assessment
- Wellness promotion
- Empathy and patience
- Lesson planning
Affiliations
- JCC New Orleans, Jewish Community Center, 2018, Athletics Specialist
- AmeriCorps Vista, 2014-present, Lifetime member
- Completed 1,000+ community service hours at Sarah T. Reed High School.
- Awarded an Educational Scholarship Award to Tulane University.
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, Certified to intervene and deescalate crisis situations in schools with students who exhibit major behavioral problems.
- Career and Technical Certificate (CPI), Information Security/Assurance (Cyber Security), Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA, 12/21
- Certified Sports Official, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Louisiana High School Athletic Association, 2022
- Disaster Management Certificate, FEMA Emergency Management Directives in Homeland Security, FEMA, Tulane University, 2015
References
- Michelle Cojoe, 504-220-6827
- Lloyd Guillot, 504-909-0511
- Marlon Defillo, 504-458-4291
Additional Work Experience
LHSAA Official, Louisiana High School Athletic Association, 2017-present, Registered/Certified in 3 sports: Volleyball, Basketball and Softball.
Internship
Digital Opportunity Trust, DOT USA, Intern, Implementing ActivInspire into teachers' lessons plans., Servicing HelpDesk tickets., Re-imaging computers each school year.
Timeline
Educator
JPPS
05.2025 - Current
Quest for Success Instructor
New Orleans Maritime and Military Academy
06.2023 - Current
Secondary Math Teacher
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
LHSAA Official
Louisiana High School Athletic Association
01.2017 - Current
DOT USA Intern
Digital Opportunity Trust
2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Wellness, Homeland Security
Tulane University
High School Diploma -
Brother Martin High School
DCC