John Tojuola
Davie, FL ***** 954-***-**** ********@*****.***
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL December 2020
Associate of Arts in Psychology
Broward College, Davie, FL May 2017
Experience
Daily Substitute Teacher
Renaissance Charter School At Cooper City October, 2021-
Reviews with the principal, supervisor and/or designated teacher the plans and schedule to be followed during the teaching day.
Teaches the lessons prepared by the absent teacher.
Reports in writing the day's activities at conclusion of each day and provides other feedback as requested by the building principal.
Follows all school and CSUSA policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
Consults, as appropriate, with the building principal and/or supervisor before initiating any lesson or other procedure not specified in the teacher's plans.
Student Management
Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classrooms to which they are assigned.
Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and at other times during the school day as requested.
Maintains appropriate student behavior at all times throughout the school day for assigned students.
School/Community Relations
Maintains good relations with the faculty and staff of the district.
Treats information about students and staff with utmost confidence.
Sports Instructor
Weston Ymca Family Center, Weston, Fl March, 2021- December, 2021
Responsible for communicating with coaches, players, and helps maintain order and creating a safe, inclusive and fun environment.
Responsible for ensuring that participates are on the team roster and if applicable in uniform.
Ensure all rules including participant, Parent Code of Conduct, Coaches Contract and posted rules are followed. Responsible for informing referee/coaches of any penalties/improper substitutions.
When score keeping, complete score sheet including the final score of the game.
Monitor and track YMCA sports equipment, making sure items are turned in at the end of the game or event.
Responsible to prepare site prior to start of game or event, preparation includes but not limited to cleaning the area, and making necessary preparation for planned activity.
Must show emotional maturity by controlling frustrations and diffusing situations where others feels tension or stress. Show positive attitude toward the game and all its participants.
Report any unusual incidents to the Program Director (i.e. altercations between players, officials, parents or injuries).
If working in a sports instructor role, provide sports instruction in a planned and age appropriate way.
Follow and enforce safety standards, policies and procedures.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.
Maintain open lines of communication with participant, coaches, referee, staff and supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
After School Care Counselor February 2020- August 2021
David Posnack Jewish Community Center, Davie, Fl
Lead groups of children in specific sport, game, craft and learning activities
Assist in the provision of a variety of age appropriate play opportunities for children
Evaluate events and activities and contribute to the development of such activities
Supervise children to ensure safe use of equipment and facility without endangering themselves or other users
Check that play conditions conform to the appropriate health and safety standards and are suitable for the group and activity planned
Support and advise peers in activities
After School Care Counselor October, 2018-May, 2019
Pine Crest, Boca Raton, Fl
Assist in the provision of a variety of age appropriate play opportunities for children.
Lead groups of children in specific sport, game craft and learning activities. Manage behaviors and adapt the activity to meet the needs of groups or individuals. Prepares for activities where necessary.
Evaluate events and activities and contribute to the development of ASC including making recommendations for change and development of the activities.
Supervise children to ensure safe use of equipment and facility without endangering themselves or other users.
Check that play conditions conform to the appropriate health and safety standards and are suitable for the group and activity planned. Check that the premises, fences, gates, etc are secure, reporting defects promptly to Caretaker and/or ASC Coordinator.
Support and advise less experienced workers in activities
Sales Associate November 2017-May 2019
Bed Bath & Beyond, Boca Raton, Fl
Greeted customers and made recommendations on products based on customer needs and desires
Restocked shelves from the store’s stockroom
Prepared merchandise for purchase
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
Earned associate of the week 3 times by having the greatest amounts of cross sales per customers transactions
Sales Associate November 2015-January 2017
UNDER ARMOUR, CITY, ST
Greeted customers and made recommendations on products based on customer needs and desires
Restocked shelves from the store’s stockroom
Prepared merchandise for purchase
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
Library Volunteer June 2012-August 2012
AFRICAN-AMERICAN REASEARCH LIBRARY Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Helped process journals to be sent for binding
checked catalog records for accuracy and completeness
replace call number labels on books
Assisted with stack management special projects, identify books needing repairs, assisting with digital books service and document scanning
Helped troubleshoot public computers according to directions
Library Volunteer June 2011-August 2011
DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE LIBRARY Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.
Assisted with restacking library books back to appropriate shelves in alphabetical order.
Community Leadership
Pentecostal of Cooper City - Served as a helper at the Vacation Bible School at the Pentecostals of Cooper City with over 200 kids ages 6 - 14 from 2009-2016.