JAMES VANN
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Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. I want to create a dynamic and inclusive educational environment where students are engaged, empowered, and inspired.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Glendale Union High School District
08.2024 - Current
- Currently working as a semester-long substitute in US History/Economics at Glendale High School.
- Create lesson plans in accordance with Arizona State Standards.
- Set up schedules and select learning material and resources that will help achieve curriculum objectives.
- Analyzing needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of students, and developing lesson plans in accordance with these factors.
- Monitoring progress and discipline, and keeping parents and school counselors informed of learners who need extra support.
- Organize lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followeclassroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Substitute Teacher 6-12
Educational Services Inc
08.2024 - Current
- Worked in both the Dysart and Peoria districts.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Student Teaching Internship
Glendale Union High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supervising Teacher: Eric Myers
- 11th Grade: U.S. History
- Observed and taught lessons
- Created U.S. History lesson plans aligned with Arizona State Standards
- Facilitated group discussions
- Evaluated and assessed student progress
- Worked with department and school teammates to facilitate student learning
- Coordinated with co-teacher to facilitate learning for diverse and English language learners
Advanced Internship
Willow Canyon High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervising Teacher: Brandon Scholtz
- 12th Grade: AP U.S. Government/Economics
- Observed and taught classes
- Assisted with grading and classroom management
Server/Designated Trainer/Manager/Office Support Specialist
The Cheesecake Factory
08.1998 - Current
- Provided front-line customer service and satisfaction
- Demonstrated proper techniques and protocols to enhance skills and knowledge of newly hired staff
- Developed service improvement plans for staff
- Wrote and implemented staff schedules
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History (Secondary Education)
Arizona State University- West
Glendale, AZ05.2024
Associate of Arts - undefined
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS12.2021
Skills
- AZ Teachers Certificate (6-12) in History
- Activity management
- Records management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Smartboard technology
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson implementation
- Discipline
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork
- Open Communication
Timeline
Substitute/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Glendale Union High School District
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher 6-12
Educational Services Inc
08.2024 - Current
Student Teaching Internship
Glendale Union High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Advanced Internship
Willow Canyon High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Server/Designated Trainer/Manager/Office Support Specialist
The Cheesecake Factory
08.1998 - Current
Associate of Arts - undefined
Johnson County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - History (Secondary Education)
Arizona State University- West
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