Experienced Substitute Teacher and Educator

JOHN M. VENNER

RETIRED PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER

Seeking a position that allows me to continue contributing to the field of education by utilizing my expertise in teaching, student engagement, instructional technology, curriculum design and data informed instruction. ********@*******.*** 215-***-****

432 Buchanan Road, Perkasie, PA 18944 linkedin.com/in/john-venner-7012742b SKILLS

• Leveraging technology to personalize the educational experience.

• Mining and using data to inform instruction and placement.

• Curriculum design on the district and state level

• Flipped classroom design and instruction.

• Professional development design and delivery

• LMS Design (Canvas, Blackboard)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher

ESS

2023-2026

● Quakertown Community School District Building Substitute (‘24-’25)

● Short Term Teaching Assignments Solebury School and Palisades Middle School (‘23-’24)

● Deliver classroom instruction as outlined by supplied lesson plans.

● Manage classroom learning environment.

● Ensure student Specially Designed Instruction requirements are known, understood and met.

● Coordinate building coverage needs associated with teacher absence. Teacher

PALISADES MIDDLE SCHOOL

2009 - 2023

• Utilized technology in the design of a blended classroom in order to differentiate instruction.

• Designed LMS for each subject taught based on a Flipped Classroom approach.

• Developed course content using a variety of technologies.

• Utilized Blackboard to build Keystone remediation course for PA Department of Education.

• Conducted professional development on Blended Learning, Classroom Feedback, Block Scheduling, Flipped Classrooms and utilizing NWEA data to inform instruction for local districts and local Ed Summit sessions.

• Featured in a video produced by the U.S. Departments of Education's Office of Educational Technology

• Assisted students in developing a Growth Mindset.

• Member of the team of teachers and administrators that authored the PA Core Standards for Grade 7. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT HEAD

PALISADES MIDDLE SCHOOL

2010 - 2022

• Led team in the development of middle math curriculum.

• Authored and presented to school board our building's 5-year mathematics district plan through 2 cycles.

• Worked with K-12 mathematics teachers in order to create DOK goals and assessments.

• Created data driven placement policies.

• Developed summer courses allowing students to advance. EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

AMAZON

2016 - 2018

• Worked directly with teachers, administrators, and Amazon personnel from across the country on the development of classroom strategies for the delivery of math instruction.

• Named Amazon Education Fellow

TEACHER

PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL

1993-2009

• Founding Member: Palisades High School Academy

• Brought Restorative Practices into the public-school environment.

• Instructor: Technology, Computer Applications, Architecture, Video Production, Mathematics

• Transitioned math curriculum through the implementation of block scheduling.

• Authored plan courses in order to meet state requirements.

• Coach: Cross-Country

• Coach: Robotics Team/JETS

• Senior Class Advisor

PRODUCT MANAGER/KEY ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

GENERAL INSTRUMENT

1983 – 1990

CERTIFICATES

Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (Instructional II) Mathematics 7 – 12 (1999)

Communications 7 – 12 (2005)

EDUCATION

MASTER’S DEGREE, EDUCATION BACHELOR’S DEGREE, ENGINEERING CABRINI UNIVERSITY LAFAYETTE COLLEGE

1991 – 1993 1979 – 1983

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