PAUL GERMAIN
Ocoee,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Florida Virtual School, enhancing student outcomes through innovative teaching methods and effective classroom management. Skilled in educational assessment and building strong student rapport, I leverage technology to foster learning and collaboration in diverse environments. Committed to empowering youth in their educational journeys.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
INSTRUCTOR
FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Orlando, USA
07.2024 - 06.2025
- To improve the educational outcome of youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice by providing targeted support and allowing students to learn at their own space.
- Monitor student's readiness for the GED Test, administer statewide tests and maintain an appropriate educational environment which encourages effective student learning.
Permanent Substitute Teacher at Positive Pathways
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Orlando, USA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided classroom coverage for teachers in the event of absence.
- Held responsibility for leading and supervising various developmentally appropriate activities, as directed by prepared teacher lesson plans.
- Previously worked as a teacher at Freedom High School and Mid Florida Tech (OCPS) from 2003 to 2007.
FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
TRANSAMERICA
Orlando, USA
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Helped clients identifying their financials needs through life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, and annuities to personal and business clients.
- Prospected, cold-called, networked to build a client base, analyzed needs, prepared and delivered presentations, and recommended appropriate products.
CS&S ASSOCIATE BROKER
CHARLES SCHWAB
Orlando, USA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided outstanding client services and assisted with transactional requests through a mix of inbound calls related to resetting passwords, money movement, updating profiles, and transaction status.
- Practiced active listening skills to gain a thorough understanding of client needs and provide necessary support or transfer them to the right internal departments.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Webster University
Orlando, FL01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies and Economics
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA01.2003
Skills
- Educational assessment and test administration
- Classroom management and leadership
- Innovative teaching methods
- Problem solving and technology integration
- Team collaboration and multicultural sensitivity
- Student rapport building
Education Certifications Licenses
- FL Teacher Certificate Social Science 6-12 and ESOL K-12, 06/30/29
- FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations, Wharton University of Pennsylvania, Coursera, 04/01/20
- IT Defense Against Digital Dark Arts, Google, Coursera, 03/01/20
- System Administration & IT Infrastructure Services, Google, Coursera, 09/01/19
- Operating System and You: Becoming a Power User, Google, Coursera, 04/01/19
- Technical Support Fundamentals, Google, Coursera, 12/01/18
- Bits & Bytes of Computer Networking, Google, Coursera, 11/01/18
- Licensed, Life & Health Insurance (215), Florida, Active
Timeline
INSTRUCTOR
FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL
07.2024 - 06.2025
Permanent Substitute Teacher at Positive Pathways
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
02.2024 - 06.2024
CS&S ASSOCIATE BROKER
CHARLES SCHWAB
08.2022 - 12.2022
FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE
TRANSAMERICA
01.2016 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Finance
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies and Economics
University of Massachusetts