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Jim Hyte

Glendale

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

21st Century Charter Schools
09.1997 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Resident Director

Westbrook Village Players
02.1995 - 04.2015

Directing Shows

Production Designer

Burbank Studios
01.1997 - 03.1997

On-set daily for consultation


Senior Technical Director

Theater Works
11.1989 - 03.1995

Production Designer

Director

Actor

Teacher

Assistant Skating School Director & Teacher

Ice Capades
09.1975 - 11.1989

Teacher

Creating Ice Skating Presentations

Team Coach for out of state competitions


Education

No Degree - Art Education - Figure Skating

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

High School Diploma -

Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
Fostoria, OH
05.1968

Skills

Motivating Students - Received the "Pay it Forward" Reward

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Growth Mindset
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student assessment
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Cultural Sensitivity - Theatrical performances teaching Cultural Diversity

Accomplishments

Seven nominations and 2 wins with the Arizoni Awards


Third in nation with NBC and Keiser Foundation on Teen Pregnancy Awareness


Second Place with Arizona Film Theater and Television for film production


Three times names one of the top playwrights in Arizona


Arizoni Award for Best Original Children's Show - Testament which if part of the archives of The Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles and the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC

Timeline

Teacher

21st Century Charter Schools
09.1997 - Current

Production Designer

Burbank Studios
01.1997 - 03.1997

Resident Director

Westbrook Village Players
02.1995 - 04.2015

Senior Technical Director

Theater Works
11.1989 - 03.1995

Assistant Skating School Director & Teacher

Ice Capades
09.1975 - 11.1989

No Degree - Art Education - Figure Skating

Bowling Green State University

High School Diploma -

Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
Jim Hyte