JASON EDWARDS
Rua Cassio de Campos Nogueira 393, 04829-310 São Paulo, Brazil
or 630 W. Lake Hellums Rd. Enid, Oklahoma 73701
480-471-5339 ◊ edwardsbrazil@gmail.com.br
OBJECTIVE
I am committed to apply my academic training, professional experience and personal skill set to promote the holistic growth of students
within a mission-focused learning community.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Skyview Academy ◊ August 2011 – present
Pan American Christian Academy ◊ August 2006 – June 2011
Accountable for standards-based planning, facilitation and assessment of student learning in secondary Social Sciences courses, including Ancient World History, Modern World History, Old Testament Survey, American Government and Advanced Placement U.S. History.
Provides inclusive learning accommodations for second-language learners (ESL students)
Consistently prepares Advanced Placement students for upper-percentile ranking
Employs project-based learning experiences
Creatively enables student mastery of digital media technologies
Participated on curriculum-enhancement teams
Records, organizes and evaluates student assessment results and attendance
Communicates with parents via phone, email, letter and conferences
Presented workshops for teachers on media communication technologies
Athletic Director
Pan American Christian Academy ◊ August 2009 – June 2011
Responsible for the oversight of the Middle School and High School athletic programs, consisting of eighteen sports teams throughout the school year. Effectively assumed this leadership role and ensured the success of the sports program in collaboration with the staff, the Principal and the other Athletic Directors in the league.
Master Scheduling
Policy Drafting and Review
Facilitating Fundraising
Coordinating Transportation
Calendar Planning
Staff Contracts
Performance Evaluation
Communication with Community
Intra-School Collaboration
Student Discipline
Prioritization of Resources
Conflict Resolution
Staff Training
Program Assessment
Head Soccer Coach
Skyview Academy ◊ August 2011 – present
Pan American Christian Academy ◊ August 2006 – June 2011
Successfully led the varsity boys’ soccer team to three championship finals, including 1st Place in 2010 at the interscholastic tournament. Implements a strong educational philosophy, viewing the sport first as a context for character-building and leadership development.
Positioned experienced student-athletes to play for college-level teams
Teaches an offense-minded possession style of play
Favors conditioning with ball –protecting the students’ enjoyment of the game
Enforces the importance of life values such as discipline, work ethic, leadership, teamwork, submission to authority and celebration
Online Coordinator
Pan American Christian Academy ◊ August 2010 – June 2011
Responsible for the oversight of Online Learning program, serving as liaison between parents, online instructors and administrators in the partnership between PACA and Sevenstar Academy.
Communicating with parents
Student orientations and training
Promotion of program
Website updates
Conflict resolution
Conflict Resolution
Software ordering and installation
Program Assessment
DISTINGUISHERS
Outstanding verbal and written communication
Multilingual: fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish
Led students in community service projects (every October and March since 2006)
Contributing leader for school-wide writing across the curriculum initiative (2010-11)
Sensitive to multiple cultures, having lived, studied and worked in Latin America
Served as member of Professional Development Committee (2010-11)
Volunteered to mentor students in character development program (2006-11)
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Asbury University, Kentucky
Met Kentucky PRAXIS exam and Student Teaching requirements (April, 2006)
Bachelor of Education (May, 2006)
State of Colorado Professional Teacher License for secondary Social Studies
College Board trained AP U.S. History Instructor and approved exam Reader
National Federation of State High School Associations certified soccer coach
Registered soccer coach with Colorado High School Activities Association
REFERENCES
Tim Kuhns
Secondary Principal –Pan American Christian Academy, Brazil
tim.kuhns@paca.com.br Phone (work): 480-471-5339 or 55-11-5929-9500
Robin Rugg
Superintendent –Pan American Christian Academy, Brazil
robin.rugg@paca.com.br Phone (work): 480-471-5339 or 55-11-5929-9500
Claudia Kuhnast
School Counselor –Pan American Christian Academy, Brazil
claudia.kuhnast@paca.com.br Phone (work): 480-471-5339 or 55-11-5929-9500