Jason Scherr
Gilbert
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Chandler Unified School District, leveraging AI-driven data analysis to enhance student performance. Skilled in conflict resolution and effective communication, I implemented innovative strategies that boosted assessment scores by 12% and fostered a collaborative classroom environment. Passionate about empowering students and engaging parents.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler
07.2014 - Current
- Utilized AI-driven data analysis to identify student knowledge gaps, creating targeted 're-teaching' modules that resulted in a 12% increase in unit assessment scores across 7th-grade cohorts.
- Designed and led student leadership seminars focused on peer-mediation and safety advocacy, empowering students to take ownership of their classroom culture and reduce conflic
- Established a proactive "Early Warning" communication system, providing parents with bi-weekly progress updates that highlighted emerging trends in student performance, reducing end-of-term grade disputes by 40%.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their data by implementing digital portfolios, allowing them to track their own growth against AZ State Standards throughout the academic year.
- Cultivated high-level stakeholder partnerships by proactively addressing parental concerns regarding AI ethics, data privacy, and academic integrity. Established a transparent communication bridge that secured community buy-in for transformative digital learning initiatives
- Instructional Technology: Generative AI (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Canva Magic Studio), MagicSchool AI, Diffit, Curipod, Google Classroom, Canvas.
Fourth & Fifth Grade Teacher
Coronado Elementary School
Higley
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Analyzed local community expectations and cultural nuances to calibrate classroom management strategies, ensuring that instructional delivery was culturally responsive and aligned with district-wide performance goals.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to "productize" successful classroom management strategies, sharing best practices across the site to standardize the "safe learning environment" model for 500+ students.
- Nominated as a student teacher mentor (out of 700 total teachers) by the Director of Instruction.
- Initiated IXL training and implementation school-wide.
- Exceeded the state average by 21%, the district average by 10% and the school average by 4%.
- K-6 Vice President of the Higley Education Association.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to "productize" successful classroom management strategies, sharing best practices across the site to standardize the "safe learning environment" model for 500+ students.
Business Manager
Uribe Ink Design Studios
Phoenix
08.2001 - 12.2008
- Analyzed financial forecasts and expenses on a monthly basis at a small company which provided architectural landscape renderings to architectural firms and home-builders.
- Increased annual revenue by 20% through decreased costs and improved operational efficiencies.
- Acted as the liaison between the drafting team and the customer.
- Provided customer service and resolved problems, earning more than 90% client retention.
Supply Manager
US Navy
07.1997 - 07.2001
- Served on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 and supervised $1.5M of food inventory.
- Supervised 25 personnel and with strong guidance which led to a 10% increase in promotions and a 30% decrease in staff discipline.
- Coordinated work assignments, conducted performance evaluations and achieved $0 loss in a 3-year period.
- End of obligated service with good conduct and with honorable discharge.
Education
Masters of Education (M.Ed.) - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
01.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
University of Phoenix
01.2007
Skills
- AI-driven data analysis
- peer-mediation techniques
- effective communication
- parental involvement strategies
- conflict resolution
- adaptability in teaching
- classroom management strategies
- instructional technology
Military Service
US Navy, Supply Manager, 07/97, 07/01, Served on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 and supervised $1.5M of food inventory. Supervised 25 personnel and with strong guidance which led to a 10% increase in promotions and a 30% decrease in staff discipline. Coordinated work assignments, conducted performance evaluations and achieved $0 loss in a 3-year period. End of obligated service with good conduct and with honorable discharge.
Timeline
7th Grade Science Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
07.2014 - Current
Fourth & Fifth Grade Teacher
Coronado Elementary School
07.2010 - 07.2014
Business Manager
Uribe Ink Design Studios
08.2001 - 12.2008
Supply Manager
US Navy
07.1997 - 07.2001
Masters of Education (M.Ed.) - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
University of Phoenix