Michael Jansen
Possess a very strong commitment to faith. Ability to adhere to the standards outlined by employer. Demonstrate extraordinary interpersonal and collaborative skills to work with a variety of constituents (such as parents and students) and colleagues (such as faculty and administration). Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills. Possess strong technical skills and a high comfort level within a computerized environment. Demonstrate a strong, positive, team-oriented attitude and continued goal to learn and grow. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Work History
Youth Ministry Volunteer
7 Years 3 Months- Enhanced youth engagement by developing and implementing creative ministry programs.
- Fostered spiritual growth in young people through effective mentorship and guidance.
- Assisted in organizing and leading annual youth retreats, providing opportunities for personal and spiritual development.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to create safe and welcoming environment for all participants during ministry events.
- Supported event planning efforts by coordinating logistics such as venue booking, transportation arrangements, and activity schedules for various functions throughout the year.
- Lead high school group of 12 teen boys in community and spiritual growth.
- Developed leadership qualities in youth members by involving them in decision-making processes related to ministry activities.
Teacher
26 Years 3 Months- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Exhibited outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Supported students' needs through answering questions, restating and explaining in different ways.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Send reminder emails/messages in Canvas for student deadlines or missing work.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Planned three Day of Service initiatives which included creating a daily schedule, connecting with 20+ partner organizations, and provided service opportunities for close to a thousand students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education /Middle School Endorsement
Skills
Certification
- 5-12 English Education License - 2026