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Michael Tarasco

1851 Ridgewick Dr. ,OH

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Loader/Safety Committee Co-Chair

UPS
11.2003 - Current
  • Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory mandates to maintain safety in the work place
  • Mentored the new hires on rules and regulations
  • Been in charge of wrapping at the end of the night shift



Swimming Lessons Instructor

Orange High School
06.2012 - 02.2020
  • Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.

Math/Science Teacher/ Intervention Specialist

Cleveland Municipal School District
08.2001 - 12.2015
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.

Swimming Lesson Instructor/Lifeguard(summers)

Joan Bush/City Of South Euclid
06.1989 - 09.2004
  • Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
  • Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.

Math and Science Teacher

St. Jerome School
08.1998 - 06.2001
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.

Substitute Teacher

Mentor Exempt And South Euclid/Lyndhurst
01.1997 - 05.1998
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Education

Masters In Special Education - Special Education

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
05.2021

Bachelor of Education - Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.1996

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH
05.1995

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Control
  • Learning Strategies
  • Practice Management Compliance
  • Cross-Disciplinary Engagement
  • Quality Assurance

Timeline

Swimming Lessons Instructor

Orange High School
06.2012 - 02.2020

Loader/Safety Committee Co-Chair

UPS
11.2003 - Current

Math/Science Teacher/ Intervention Specialist

Cleveland Municipal School District
08.2001 - 12.2015

Math and Science Teacher

St. Jerome School
08.1998 - 06.2001

Substitute Teacher

Mentor Exempt And South Euclid/Lyndhurst
01.1997 - 05.1998

Swimming Lesson Instructor/Lifeguard(summers)

Joan Bush/City Of South Euclid
06.1989 - 09.2004

Masters In Special Education - Special Education

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Education - Education

Kent State University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Lakeland Community College

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