Experienced Math Teacher and Counselor
Resume:
Ronald J. Askew
**** ******* ***. ***** ***., OH 44137
*********@*****.***
Attention Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Substitute Teacher position with your school district. After 32 years of experience as a teacher and counselor, I am excited about the opportunity to continue supporting students and helping them develop the academic and personal skills they need to be successful.
From September 1993 through June 2026, I taught mathematics to students in grades 8 through 12, with a focus on beginning Algebra and Geometry. Throughout my teaching career, I developed my own mathematics curriculum based on my belief that students learn best when instruction is responsive to their individual needs, abilities, and learning styles. I am proud of the relationships I built with students and of my ability to make challenging mathematical concepts understandable and meaningful.
In addition to teaching mathematics, I spent many years counseling young people with social and behavioral challenges. As an Associate Teacher Counselor with the Positive Education Program, I led group sessions designed to help children develop appropriate social skills, problem-solving abilities, and behaviors necessary for success in the school and community. This experience strengthened my ability to create supportive learning environments, respond calmly to challenging behavior, and understand the individual needs of students.
My professional training includes behavior therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Neurosequential Model of Brain Mapping developed by Dr. Bruce Perry. These experiences have given me additional insight into how children's experiences, behavior, and emotional needs can affect their ability to learn and participate successfully in the classroom.
I hold a bachelor's degree in mathematics as well as a substitute teaching license. While I particularly enjoy working with middle school students, my extensive experience teaching grades 8 through 12 has prepared me to work effectively with high school students as well. I am comfortable adapting to different classrooms, teaching expectations, and student needs.
I am interested in substitute teaching because I want to continue doing what has been meaningful to me throughout my career: helping young people learn. In particular, I hope to use my mathematics background to help students build the foundational skills they need to be successful throughout their school careers while also providing the patience, structure, and encouragement they need to thrive.
Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my experience as an educator, counselor, and mathematics teacher to your school community.
Sincerely,
Ronald Askew, 216-***-****, *********@*****.***
Ronald J. Askew
5191 Stanley Ave. Maple Hts., OH 44137
*********@*****.***
• 08/1993- 2026 Positive Education Program-Assistant Teacher Counselor
I facilitated social and emotional groups to assist youth ages, 13-19 to experiencing persistent emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties that impair family relationships, education, or daily functioning. I have assisted young adults who engages in antisocial or delinquent behaviors often associated with substance misuse or repeated conflicts with authority.
I have also assisted with developing problem-solving skills and developing social skills to be able to interact with others outside of therapeutic facilities. I taught math to youth who require upper-level math lessons. I have been trained in CPR and Neurosequential Model of brain mapping by Dr. Bruce Perry.
I also facilitated groups working with Dialectical Behavior therapy to support children with emotional dysregulation. I retired June 30 2026.
Professional Experience
Positive Education Program - Assistant Teacher Counselor
August 1993 - June 2026
Facilitated social-emotional groups for youth experiencing persistent emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties that affected family relationships, education, and daily functioning.
Supported young people who demonstrated antisocial or delinquent behaviors, including behaviors associated with substance misuse and repeated conflicts with authority.
Taught practical problem-solving, emotional regulation, and social skills to help youth interact successfully with others in school, community, and non-therapeutic environments.
Used Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles to support children experiencing emotional dysregulation.
Provided upper-level mathematics instruction to students requiring advanced or individualized lessons.
Built trusting relationships through active listening, reflection, summarization, empathy, and nonjudgmental communication.
Applied Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage engagement, strengthen self-confidence, and support positive behavioral change.
Collaborated with educators, counselors, families, and other professionals to address each student's academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
Maintained a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
Completed training in CPR and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, developed by Dr. Bruce Perry.
Retired in June 2026 after more than 31 years of dedicated service.
, improve satisfaction, and strengthen service quality.
Uses active listening, reflection, summarization, empathy, and Motivational Interviewing to help individuals feel heard and supported without judgment.
Graduated June 1993 from Cleveland State University-Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics
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