JASON THOMAS
Highland,IN
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience, in counseling and mentoring. Equipped with an extensive background in diverse education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
FAIRMEADOW COMMUNITY CHURCH
01.2005 - Current
- Team with lead Pastor to develop and deliver programmatic content that enriches church life and community participation
- Serve on Project 6:15 (Church Revitalization), leading to creation of the Wherehouse initiatives: community center open to local youth on Friday nights with more than 430 attendees, and supported by the community and schools
- Conducted retreats for more than 50 non teens
- Organized service projects for youth such as School Supplies Drive, Christmas Caroling, the Angel Tree Project, 'Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat' (Food Pantry Project), etc
- Served on the 'Think Tank Team' to create curriculum for all ages
- Served as mentor to several local troubled teens
- Recognized as Featured Pastor, at the Church of the Nazarene District Assembly, for two separate years
Lineman Electrician
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA)
01.2000 - 10.2024
- Provide dedicated electrical services to ensure seamless operation of mass transit system
- Participate in capital infrastructure improvement projects, as well as diagnosis and repair of systems in relation to emergent issues
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Lancaster College
Lancaster, PAEnglish Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Praxis Test 5038
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Growth mindset
- Motivating students
- Youth counseling
- Community service
- Teaching
- Lesson planning
- Mentoring
- Writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Public speaking
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Youth Pastor
FAIRMEADOW COMMUNITY CHURCH
01.2005 - Current
Lineman Electrician
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA)
01.2000 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Lancaster College
English Language Arts: Content Knowledge
Praxis Test 5038
Similar Profiles
Ben MorabitoBen Morabito
Children's Ministry Volunteer at Children, Willow Creek Community Church, Mount Vernon Community Bible ChurchChildren's Ministry Volunteer at Children, Willow Creek Community Church, Mount Vernon Community Bible Church
Madison BellusMadison Bellus
Janitor at 242 Community ChurchJanitor at 242 Community Church
Harrison DownsHarrison Downs
Contracted Technical Director/Video Editor at Providence Community ChurchContracted Technical Director/Video Editor at Providence Community Church
Kimberly ModjeskiKimberly Modjeski
Customer Support Specialist at Indiana Farm Bureau InsuranceCustomer Support Specialist at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Ashley BarathAshley Barath
Wholesale Account Manager at Nakamol DesignsWholesale Account Manager at Nakamol Designs