Assistant English Teacher

RICHARD STARON

PROFILE

I have seven years teaching experience in Catholic school, including teaching middle school English, Computer & Technology, and have been an assistant coach for football and basketball for three years. As a teacher, I try and build a rapport with my classes to facilitate student participation and conversation about the topic via Socratic method and a strong sense of humor.

EDUCATION

08/94 - 05/97 University of Houston, Houston, Texas Major: ENGLISH

Minor: PSYCHOLOGY

Degree: May 1997 Bachelor of Arts

08/97 - 05/99 South Texas College of Law

EXPERIENCE

TEACHER, ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, HOUSTON, TX — 2013–PRESENT

• English teacher for 6th - 8th grades.

• Developed curriculum based on the parameters set by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

• Introduced a new, challenging Literature curriculum to middle school

• K-8th grade Computer Technology teacher

• Trained in RenWeb, Plus Portals

• Host / Teacher for Broadcasting Club and Drama Club ASSISTANT COACH 08/14 TO PRESENT

Coached football and basketball

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OWNER, ELECTRIC I PRODUCTIONS; HOUSTON, TX — 2002–PRESENT Started a small, home-based business specializing in event videography, digi- tal video conversion, digital video editing, DVD authoring, and full production, and sound design.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, NEXTIRAONE; HOUSTON, TX — 2002–2003 Assisted management team in the integration of a new Data Services Department. 3010 Piney Forest Dr. Houston, TX 77084 281-***-**** *******@*******.*** RICHARD STARON

PROCESS DEVELOPER, ZOYTO; HOUSTON, TX — 2002

Contract position where I worked with a cross-departmental management team to identify problems in workflow processes, then developed and implemented solu- tions. I also created a standardized documentation system. PROJECT MANAGER, QUESTIA MEDIA AMERICA; HOUSTON, TX — 2000-2001 Responsible for project design, implementation, workgroup coordination, and management for various projects and processes.

LEGAL INTERN, HARRIS COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; HOUSTON, TX — 1998-1999

Extensive legal research and writing; specifically legal documents, memoranda, presentations, and research papers. Assisted in depositions, interviews, and media- tion.

SKILLS

• Proficient with MS Office applications

• Proficient with OS X office and creative pro applications

• Proficient with Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro

• Proven leadership and communication skills

• Implements creative solutions

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Two years as an assistant instructor at Jade Mountain Martial Arts.

• Four years volunteering in Cub Scouts Pack 1283 as Den Leader and as Cubmaster.

• Over two years volunteering in the Boy Scouts as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troops 202 and 1283.

• A partner in Broheim Productions, a team that has focused on creating award-winning short films.

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