English Math Teacher, Licensed MLO, Beer Consultant
Resume:
JASON RODERICK GRASER
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• To secure a challenging position in a field to allow me to use skills developed through my various work experiences, training, certifications, and education that will offer me chances for advancement in both proficiencies and position.
SKILLS
• Mathematics/IT Teacher
- Math Content Coach MDAA: Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12:
- Mathematics Teacher JKFZ International High School: Grades 7, 9, & 10
- Mathematics Instructor ISQS International High School: Grades 10, 11, & 12
- Math/IT instructor: LVSA
- Elementary/Middle school Math teacher at Kwong Chow School, Bangkok, Thailand
• IT Coordinating/Head Teacher ~ International T&H College at Riyadh (Formerly LVSA)
• Professional Certified Teacher ~ State of Florida Math grades 6-12
• Professional Certified Teacher ~ State of Florida ESOL grades K-12
• Homeroom teaching: Kingdom Schools as Homeroom assistant teacher 6 months
• MS Office/Computer proficiency: intermediate/advanced
• English Teacher ~ 13 years
• KET/PET Examiner
• TOEIC/TOEFL/KET/PET Test Preparation
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Professionally Certified Teacher ~ State of Florida: professionally licensed to teach by Florida State Department of Education in subjects ESOL (K-12) and Mathematics (6-12)
• Curriculum Developer for startup ESL school ~ The Knowledge: served as a main curriculum developer, helped to manage the creation of the entire curriculum outline and one-third of the entire curriculum, including lesson themes/objectives, outlines, activities, materials, managed the design and created vocabulary flashcards and handout templates for the entire curriculum
• Assistant Coordinating Editor, The Land Development Handbook, 2nd ed.: Provided assistance to Coordinating Editor, Christopher Champagne, P.E., with the revision of Dewberry & Davis’ The Land Development Handbook: 2nd edition in assisting with revising, organizing and editing of all chapters, assembling, drafting and/or obtaining permissions for all imbedded figures, tables and graphs, reorganizing all material/chapter layouts throughout book, researching material for the chapter authors, and serving as a liaison between the Coordinating Editor and the chapter authors (responsible for insuring the chapter authors submitted their material on time to keep the projected production date for the textbook)
WORK HISTORY
December 2020 to Present
Beer Consultant/Receiving Manager: ABC Liquors – Naples, FL
• Provided assistance to customers in selecting beers according to their preferences and tastes
• Managed/maintained organization of the beer cooler and warm displays
• Responsible to acceptance and inventory of all deliveries to the store
• Provided guidance and supervision in stocking of deliveries by merchandisers August 2021 to October 2021
Mortgage Banker: Network Capital Funding Corporation – Miami, FL
• Take applications for financing for home purchases and refinancing loans for previous mortgages
• Verify borrower’s employment status, salary, credit history and other financial information to determine their creditworthiness and ability to repay mortgage loans
• Determine loan eligibility and suitability from borrower’s information given in application
• Recommend most suitable loan products/options given borrower’s stated goals and reasons for applying for mortgages/refinancing
• Ensure borrower’s loan application and completed fully and accurately
• Assist in collection of documentation verifying borrower’s financial information to ensure timely closing of loan
November 2020 to August 2021
Beer Consultant: ABC Liquors – Naples, FL
• Provided assistance to customers in selecting beers according to their preferences and tastes
• Managed/maintained organization of the beer cooler and warm displays
• Responsible to acceptance and inventory of deliveries
• Provided guidance and supervision in stocking of deliveries by sales representatives September 2019 to January 2020
Mathematics Content Coach/Teacher: Acceleration Academies, Miami-Dade (MDAA) – Miami, FL
• Serve as on-site Math teacher at an alternative learning environment for high school students who have withdrawn from traditional high schools in Miami-Dade County
• Support and monitor student progress towards self-study, online course completion
• Serve as an advisor and advocate for assigned GC (graduation candidate): monitor attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness, as well as a point of contact regarding academic progress for parents/guardians
• Mentor GC’s: help develop learning strategies, good study behavior, and self-sufficiency/discipline towards their academic achievements
• Provide feedback on assessments: offer strategies to improve academic progress, solve complex mathematical problems
• Participate in IEP committee meetings and annual reviews
• Use technology and Learning Management Systems to track GC progress, monitor attendance, assign interventions, and support course completion
• On-site administration of Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) exams: EOC, PERT
• Support and coach GC in preparation for standardized tests (FSA EOC, PERT, SAT) August 2020 to November 2020
Enumerator (Census Taker): US Census Bureau – Naples, FL
• Visited assigned neighborhoods and knock on doors of households that have not yet participated in the Census
• Interviewed residents in assigned areas, explaining the purpose of the Census, answering their questions, and recording their answers
• Used smartphones provided by the Census to record information/create reports on Census data collected
• Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven, and expenses incurred on the job
• Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns, and receive updated instructions
• Attended team meetings and communicate with other Census takers via phone August 2018 to July 2019
Mathematics/English Teacher: Jiangxi University of Technology High School (JKFZ CIS) – Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
• Taught IGCSE Mathematics and IGCSE English classes to grades 9 and 10 students, and Cambridge Checkpoint Mathematics to grade 7 students
• Especially focused on writing skills with IGCSE grade 10 English classes as this was an area of weakness for students
• Responsible for creating lessons and assessments to match IGCSE examinations standards (JKFZ is Cambridge-certified international school)
• Responsible for helping students prepare themselves to sit IGCSE examinations in Mathematics/English
• Managed and assisted in organizing special monthly math-related events and competitions
• Created/held supplemental after-school study sessions for students having difficulty comprehending material covered in class
• For the last 3 months, served as IT teacher for Grade 1 (9th grade students) Late February to July 2018
Mathematics Teacher: International School of Qiushi – Kaifeng, Henan, China
• Taught Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus to grade 10, 11, and 12 students
• Responsible for creating lessons and assessments aligned with Alberta educational standards (ISQS is Alberta-certified international school)
• Responsible for helping students prepare themselves to sit Alberta Diploma exams
• Introduced blended learning to help student comprehension through computer-based activities and projects, proved challenging given the outdated computer equipment and insufficient internet bandwidth
• Unable to secure an Alberta teaching certificate contract could not be renewed December 2013 to June 2017
International T&H College at Riyadh (LVSA) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2 roles: English Instructor & Coordinator
1) December 2013 to June 2017 ~ English Instructor,
• Educated on average 20-24 students per class (some classes consisted of more, some fewer)
• Taught basics of English grammar and conversational speaking for Tourism and Hospitality
• Created engaging and technologically-based lesson plans using Smart Board software
• Content-based instruction: project-based classes, student groups used multi-media centers to research topics in English, create hard/soft project outcomes presented in front of student peers (titled ACE: active English classes)
• Developed summative test and quiz materials based on study materials (formatted to mimic PET exam sections)
• Certifications: KET/PET examiner
• Test preparation: KET/PET
2) January 2015 to January 2017 ~ Foundation IT Coordinator/Head Teacher
• A mid-management position, that included special duties as well as teaching a full load of classes: General English, English for Specific Purposes, Information Technology (MS Office), and Mathematics
• Served in a supportive capacity to Director of Academic Affairs to help manage operations of typical academic endeavors
• Coordinated development of course syllabus and lesson plans on semester/trimester basis
• Created and implement specialized curriculum and lesson plans tailored for strengths and weakness of LVSA students.
• Helped manage online cloud/databases using Google Drive/One Drive to serve as source of shared materials for teachers
• Helped monitor and mentor teachers for Director of Academic Affairs: lesson plan review, mentoring new staff, observations & feedback, directly managed approximately 1/3 of academic staff December 2014 to June 2015
Trainee Teacher/Teacher Assistant: Kingdom Schools (GEMS School Network) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• In-class practicum and training under Mentor/Head Teacher Oliver Ferris for my TeacherReady training.
• Responsible for teaching, lesson planning, and class management of 4th grade. Taught his classed for an entire week by myself, while he monitored and observed me March 2013 to July 2013
Corporate/Business English Teacher: AMIDEAST Iraq – Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
• Taught Business English on-site to local executive of Marathon Oil, Kurdistan
• Taught general English classes on-site
• Developed skills-based Business English “mini-camp” courses
• Test preparation: TOEFL
August 2012 to February 2013
Corporate/General English Teacher: Geos Language Center – Bangkok, Thailand
• Helped manage the production of a business textbook to be published and used in Japan (I helped coordinate revisions and submissions with other teachers with the contact at the head office in Japan)
• Taught general English classes at the center in Thailand
• Gave one-on-one private classes to corporate students in their offices or at their homes during weekdays and weekends
December 2011 to March 2012
Curriculum Developer: The Knowledge Language School at Lake Rajada – Bangkok, Thailand
• Served as a main curriculum developer for a startup language school in Bangkok
• Helped to manage the creation of the entire curriculum outline and one-third of the entire curriculum, including lesson themes/objectives, outlines, activities, materials
• Managed the design and created vocabulary flashcards and handout templates for the entire curriculum November 2008 to November 2011
Corporate/General English Teacher: Wall Street English – Corporate Centers, Bangkok, Thailand
• Taught Corporate English in the WSI in-house corporate centers at Port Authority of Thailand and Thailand Chamber of Commerce corporate headquarters to upper level executives.
• Developed specialized instructional material for specialized group classes, in addition to the regular classes.
• Worked with an average of 2-4 students per class for more specialized instruction July 2007 to September 2008
Conversational English Teacher: Pagoda Institute – Seoul, South Korea
• Taught all levels of English student, from beginner to advanced levels
• Taught in PIP (Pagoda Intensive Program), where students are taught both receptive (listening and reading) and productive (speaking and writing) skills in one 3-hour class that meets five times per week
• Taught advanced-level conversational classes, students engage in discussions about topics provided by the teacher
June 2006 to June 2007
Corporate/General English Teacher: Wall Street English – Corporate Centers, Bangkok, Thailand
• Taught Corporate English in the WSI in-house corporate centers at Siam Commercial Bank corporate headquarters to upper level executives
• Developed specialized instructional material for specialized group classes, in addition to the regular classes.
• Worked with an average of 2-4 students per class for more specialized and focused instruction January 2006 to May 2006
PT Mathematics Teacher: Kwong Chow School – Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
• Taught mathematics to late Prathom (Elementary)/early Mathayom (Middle School) Thai and Korean students
• Hired to provide remedial classes of smaller class sizes for students struggling to manage with the normal classroom curriculum
March 2005 to May 2006
Fundamental English Teacher: English First Central Lard Phrao – Bangkok, Thailand
• Taught conversational English to all levels of proficiency using English First study materials
• Contracted teacher in both business and corporate classes, including at Nissan Motors Corporation, Thailand and AsiaSoft Corporation headquarters, Thailand November 2004 to March 2005
ESOL Teacher: Satit Kaset, Kasestart University Laboratory School – Chon Buri, Thailand
• Contract teacher through ECC Chon Buri to teach English to Middle and High School students in the school's Multi-Lingual Program
• Educated 35 students per class (5 classes total) in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science: Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, August, 2002 George Mason University - Fairfax, VA
• Dean’s List 6 consecutive semesters
• Student of the Year (Civil & Infrastructure Engineering)
• Secretary of ASCE George Mason University chapter 2002
• Minor degree in English (21+ credit hours)
- TeacherReady® Professional Teacher Certification Program (graduate-level) University of West Florida 9/2014 - 10/2015
• Online alternative teacher certification program
• 6 months in-class practicum under mentorship of licensed teacher
• Licensed to teach ESOL (K-12) and Mathematics (6-12) in State of Florida (with reciprocity from most states)
- TEFL Certification: January 2012
International TEFL Teacher Training - Phuket, Thailand
• Online TEFL certification 120 hours
• Studied to update my teaching certification while working FT at Wall Street English
- TESOL Teaching Certification: October 2004
ECC Siam Square - Bangkok, Thailand
• In-class TESOL training
REFERENCES
Gina Montagnino-Fiske : District Director, Miami-Dade Acceleration Academies
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Tom Bailey: Principal of JKFZ CIS International School (former)
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Phil Penner: ISQS Principal (former)
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Majid Chaudry: Quality Manager Vocational, Aviation Australia, Riyadh
(former Director of Academic Affairs, LVSA Riyadh Male)
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Steven Paschetto, (former) Director of Administration & Academic Support at LVSA Riyadh Male
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Oliver Ferris, (former) Head Teacher/Mentor Teacher Kingdom Schools
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