Johnathan Saucier
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Professional Summary: Teaching candidate pursuing career opportunities within the Midwest and South. Additionally, seeking career advancement as an Infantry Officer in the National Guard, (B-CO 1-148th Light Infantry Regiment).
Education: Graduation with BA Middle Level Education (S.S. & L.A.) - May 2018
University of Akron, LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education
Major GPA: 3.83
8x Dean’s List Recipient- Fall 2013 to Spring 2018
Minor in Military Science/Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Graduated from Western Reserve Academy (Hudson, Ohio – Top Boarding School in Ohio)
Amazon Leadership Academy
Certs/Accomplishments: Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts License (OH3308318)
U.S. Army Ranger School Graduate (2019)
Commissioned Infantry Officer in the United States Army Ohio National Guard
Summa Cum Laude
Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course (IBOLC) Commandants List (Ranked 5th of 180)
IBOLC Iron Man Winner (Top Physical Fitness Performer in the IBOLC Class 2-19)
Distinguished Military Graduate (Top 15% of all ROTC Cadets in United States Class 2018)
Airborne School Graduate (parachutist)
Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award
National Council for Behavioral Health (Mental First Aid) Certificate
Military Honors: Ranger Tab, Army Achievement Medal, Army National Guard Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Ohio National Guard Award of Merit Ribbon and Ohio National Guard Basic Training Service Ribbon.
Management/Leadership Experience:
148th Light Infantry Regiment (Platoon Leader / 2018-Present)
Responsible for the training and management of 35 soldiers in addition to the maintenance of $1.2 million worth of equipment. Accountable for making quick decisions within austere environments and to collaborate with subordinate leaders to facilitate the well-being of the platoon and the accomplishment of mission objectives ranging from combat to peacekeeping operations.
Amazon Operations Manager (2020)
Facilitate the delivery of 1000+ packages during shift while monitoring and directing 50+ drivers and 6 Amazon Associates to ensure quality of service is provided on behalf of Amazon. Conduct frequent audits, reports and additional administrative duties to ensure the successful execution of all tasks within the 50,000+ square foot warehouse.
Teaching Experience:
West Park Academy Middle School, (2019-2020)
Taught Social Studies and Science to disadvantage students beginning in October of 2019. Lessons primarily focused on promoting creativity with multiple STEM activities and Astronomy, Biology and Earth Sciences. History lessons focused primarily on Ancient Civilizations through the Middle Ages and will culminate with Early Republic and Civil War units. Simultaneously, students will received instruction on varying life skills to include resume building techniques, financial literacy, career education, time management and more.
Streetsboro High School (2018)
Served as a Math, Language Arts and Social Studies Tutor for the fall semester of 2018 before being called to active duty training in December of the same year. Worked with low-performing students in Algebra I, Reading, Essay-Writing, and World History curriculum.
Student Teaching:
Aurora Public Schools (National Blue Ribbon District)
Harmon Middle School, Spring 2018
oConducted official student teaching in an 8th Grade Social Studies classroom. Covered lessons including early African American experience in the America’s, Early Republic units, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Western Expansion, Manifest Destiny, the Civil War and additional significant events taking place during terms of the United States’ first seven presidents.
Coaching/Athletic Career:
Assistant Football Coach (WR/DB) for Western Reserve Academy Football Program (2018)
Assistant Coach for Streetsboro Basketball Summer Programs.
Student Assistant for University of Akron Football Team (2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Champions).
Student Assistant for University of Akron Men’s Basketball Team (2017).
Played two seasons for NAIA National Runner-Up (2013) University of the Cumberland’s (football).
Additional Field Experience:
Akron Firestone YMCA
oCATCH Child and Family Engagement Specialist (Internship), Summer 2018
oCoordinated lessons for disadvantaged students teaching the fundamentals and importance of reading, writing, nutrition and physical activity.
Akron Public Schools
Firestone Litchfield Middle School, Fall 2017
oMentorship program in conjunction with the LeBron James Family Foundation to facilitate relationships with assigned students and assist in developing academic and athletic goals.
National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM Middle School Fall 2017
oActed as a teacher assistant and facilitated lesson plans in addition to specialty instruction with struggling students.
Barberton Middle School, Spring 2017
oTaught five lessons regarding the Crusades utilizing pre-assessments in reflective journals, discussion, “hook” activities, peer reading and mentorship-driven facilitation of textbook material (referred to Ohio Social Studies 7th Grade Standard #7 and NCSS domains D2.Civ.8 and D4.His.1).
Leggett Elementary School, Spring 2017
oAssigned a student mentee and practiced administering tests involving print processing, fluency, pronunciation, cite words (twice a week for the whole semester).
National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Summer 2016
oLive-fire combat simulation training in preparation for deployment. Served as a radio telephone operator for the Company Commander and coordinated resupply, casualty evacuations and facilitating command/control over headquarters elements involving 150+ soldiers.
Akron North High School, Spring 2016
oSpent 30 hours during the semester tutoring 9th grade Bhutanese immigrant/refugee ESL students in Math, Social Studies and Language Arts.
Akron Early College, Fall 2015
oObserved 20 hours of Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms with placement instructors.
Western Reserve Academy Camp Counselor/Instructor, Summers 2013 & 2014
oInstructed Dance (ballet), Theater, Basketball and Football activities for campers ages 8-14.
Professional Affiliations:
2014: Alpha Company 1-145 Armor Regiment
2014-2017: HHC 1-145 Armor Regiment
2015-2018: Member of 42nd Ohio Volunteer Battalion Army ROTC Program
2015-2018: American Legion Post 808 Member
2016-2017: NCSS Member
2016-2018: University of Akron Veterans Administration Student Assistant
2018: Varsity Tutors Member
2018: YMCA Employee
2018: Bravo CO 1-148 Infantry Regiment
2019: West Park Academy
2020: Amazon Operations Management