English Language Elementary School
Resume:
RESUME
Robert Jo Norman M.Ed. CLAD.
Master of Education in Elementary Education and Cross-Cultural Education,
Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development,
Arizona Teaching Certificate K-8 to Adult ESL, Self Contained Classroom,
English as a Second/ Foreign Language: K-12, Adult
Special Academic Designed Instruction in English. (SADIE)
Six years University Assistant English Professor, ROK. English Language Instruction
E-mail, *********@*****.***
1-701-***-**** or 1-701-***-****: I do not answer my phone during classroom hours, Please leave a very clear message
Master of Science Degree
Dedicated and student-centered Master Teacher and California Governors Teaching Fellow with twenty + years teaching Elementary School grades 3-8, Language Arts and ESL/ELL/ESOL. Committed to creating an engaging and safe learning environment for every student. Enthusiastic about integrating the latest technology into the classroom learning culture and developing ‘Technology Literacy’ as part of the overall year end Goal. Lesson plans that incorporate art and drama, thematic units and music. Effective classroom management. Lesson Plans meet State and District Standards and address all learning modalities, Blooms Taxonomy and Language needs of the students.
Formally Employed: Kingman Unified School District, 2 years, Grade 3, ESL-K5.
Previously Employed, 5 years: Williston Public School District No. 1
Hagan Elementary School
2501, 29th Street West Williston, ND. 58801
K-5 English Language Learners, WIDA Curriculum. 50 Students in program w/ 11 Languages spoken in the classroom from 15 countries.
Twenty-two years teaching Elementary School with master’s in education degree, Elementary ED. and ESL, English Language Development, BS Degree in Social Science, Idaho, Wyoming, California and North Dakota, 2000 – 2024.
Six years teaching English as a Second Language in South Korea at Hog Won, (After School, School) Adult English Ed. Lifelong Learning Center, University
Asian Teaching experience includes teaching students from 15 countries throughout Asia.
Skillful and experienced teaching Spanish Students, European and Asian Students inside and outside of the mainstream curriculum. Elementary students were generally children of immigrant families and persons relocating and/or “settling out” from migrant worker lifestyles or new to the United States.
Highly Qualified Status under No Child Left Behind, RICA, PRAXIS, CBEST.
Idaho and Wyoming Migrant Head Start Program, Health, and Disabilities Coordinator. Powell Wyoming.
20 years as an LPN Travel Nurse Specializing in Burn Center Care, (Suites Specialist, Thousand Oaks, California) /Nassau County University Medical Center LINY, and Robert F. Kennedy Medical Center, Hawthorn, CA.
Education Summary
National University, La Jolla, California
Degree: Masters in Education
Major(s) Elementary Education
Minor(s) Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development, SDAIE, K-12-Adult
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: BS. In Sociology/Psychology
Minor: Education
Major(s): Masters Level Studies: Administration of Justice/ Political Science.
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major(s) Liberal Arts/ Social Studies, Ethnic Studies
Cerritos Community College:
Degree: Business Administration.
Additional Colleges, Universities, Religious Studies, Continue Education Credits.
Northwest College, Powell Wyoming, Humanities.
Bangor Theological Seminary, Bangor, Maine. Theological Studies, Bangor Plan.
University of Maine Orono, Sociology/Psychology,
Louisiana State University online: Accounting, Income Tax preparation.
Reding Assemblies of God Bethel School of Ministry.
Ability to engage and assist students of any cultural and language background towards success competencies as well as serving as a guide into and through school culture, Western Culture, and Education.
Familiar with most all Language Arts Programs, Whole Language, Step Up to Writing, Guided Reading, Literature Circle, Phonics, Zoo Phonics and Guided Reading.
Experience working with and/or Chairing Interdisciplinary Teams for Individual Education Plans, Behavior Plans and Socialization Plans. Knowledge of and experience with ADD/ADHD students, Learning Disabilities and Processing Disorders.
Formerly Licensed California Qualified Mental Retardation Professional.
Extensive experience with non-Traditional Students, Culturally Diverse/Multi-Language Students, and non-Traditional Educational Curriculum/Programs.
Experienced with many after school programs and extracurricular programs and development programs for Student Success.
Please Note: Because of an automobile accident while in South Korea I am Mobility impaired, I use a walker for long hallways and outside activities. Additionally, I have a scooter for fast mobility and very long walks. In the classroom I use a cane. Classroom mobility is no problem. The only accommodation I need is a high stool to sit on when I write on the whiteboard or Electronic White computer board.
Available Immediately Less time to move, Family will join me when I am settled in, Moving assistance will be greatly appreciated and needed.
No Restriction on Travel,
Able to Relocate. (We will put our house on the market immediately after hire)
Robert Jo Norman M.Ed.
*********@*****.***: 1-701-***-****
Please leave a message when you call, and I will return your call immediately. I do not answer my cell phone during Classroom hours.
Thank You.
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