Corpus Christi Special Education

John Henry Porter

Experienced educator ready to inspire and engage students on all levels. Over 6 years of teaching experience working with varied student bodies. Passionate about helping young learners meet educational requirements and increasing educational equity in my community.

Texas Educator

EC-12 Special Education

EC-6 Core Subjects Certified

6-12 English Language Arts

Certified Nurse Aide

Leadership and teamwork

Technology and Internet

Teacher December 2017 – April 2018

Sylvan Learning Center, Corpus Christi, TX

Provided personalized tutoring services in various subjects to students of various levels utilizing Sylvan program materials while maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating enthusiasm for learning.

Supervised, interacted with and motivated students during tutoring sessions while they worked.

Evaluated and documented student progress and communicated student needs to the center director.

Inspired and rewarded students for completed work; developed rapport with students and established a fun learning environment.

Christmas Bell Ringer (Seasonal) 2015 – 2017

Salvation Army, Corpus Christi, TX

Monitored donation kettle and ensured the security and accountability of the kettle and funds following established operating procedures.

Greeted the public with enthusiasm and courtesy in a friendly manner and expressed appreciation to donors by making eye contact, smiling, greeting, and thanking them, wishing the public a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, and sang Christmas songs with joy.

Provided cash donations to office staff for counting and signed off on reports.

Conducted job duties while following the ministry of The Salvation Army and its principles and protocol.

ESL Teacher 1995 – 2006

YBM, ROK Army Intelligence School, Kwangju Foreign School, South Korea Taiwan Ministry of Education, Taiwan

Organized coursework and learning materials, assigned homework and exams, graded assessments, and maintained student records.

Assessed student progress and created personalized plans for students with special requirements.

Created a supportive and positive classroom environment and resolved crises in classroom confidently and professionally.

Collaborated with educational staff accordingly to provide a positive learning experience to all students.

Walden University Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science in Early Childhood Studies 2022

University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Arts in English with Secondary Teacher Certification in English Language Arts

Council for Exceptional Children

National Association for the Education of Young Children Texas Association for the Education of Young Children

361 - 288 - 5420 jporter6 @ webdmc.delmar. edu Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

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