JASON KLIKUS

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Clearwater, Florida 33765

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s88zak@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Experienced Certified Teacher in Secondary School education supported by a strong business management background. Successfully has taught students in the subjects of English, Language Arts, and Psychology while earning recognition as an innovative young teacher in an urban setting. Proven track record in Retail Management at a store location that consistently meet sales and inventory goals. Such experience translates into the classroom enabling strong classroom management skills and motivating students to excel.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans, and instructional materials used in teaching Language Arts, English, and Psychology as evidenced by letters of recommendation.

Developed innovative approaches to meet state educational goals in areas including creative writing, literature appreciation, and effective communications.

Taught High School students as well as individuals with learning challenges.

Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.

CERTIFICATIONS:

State of Michigan Teacher Certification for English/Language Arts and Psychology

State of Florida Teacher Certification in English

EDUCATION:

Grand Canyon University

Pending Masters in Addiction Counseling in 2012

Saginaw Valley State University

Certification of Completion for Teaching Secondary Education in English and Psychology

Oakland University

Bachelor of Arts in English with Minors in Business and Psychology

EXPERIENCE:

Best Life Counseling Nov 2011 to Present

Florida

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Provide substance abuse and mental health counseling to clients.

Perform client intake screening and diagnosis according to the DSM guidelines.

Collaborate with client towards recovery and in treatment planning.

Perform clerical and office work.

Write progress notes and keep medical documentation of client records and progress.

Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.

Demand Media, (Ehow.Com) May 2009 to May 2011

California

Freelance Writer

Create, Write, and Publish an assortment of articles whose sole purpose is to educate and inform readers how to perform specific tasks.

Professional Education Services Group (PESG) Sept 2008 to June2011

Caledonia, Michigan

Position: Substitute Teacher

Teach secondary education students in English, Language Arts, and Psychology in various Macomb County school districts.

Present lesson plans per Classroom Teacher outlines.

Maintain classroom structure and adhere to district guidelines.

Keep detailed daily records of student grades and behavior for review.

Establish positive rapport with students and fellow teaching staff.

JASON KLIKUS

Clintondale Community Schools Sept 2008 to March 2009 Clinton Township, Michigan

Position: Student Teacher

Taught English, Language Arts and Psychology subject areas.

Planned and presented lesson plans.

Aligned curriculum to state standards and benchmarks.

Managed the classroom behaviors.

Upheld classroom routines.

Worked with Positive Behavior Supports.

Recorded grades and maintained student records.

Attended all professional development meetings.

Worked with staff members on different projects.

Communicated with parents and caregivers through homework, notes and phone calls.

Walgreens, Inc. Nov 2005 to Present

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Position: Assistant Store Manager

Member of the management team at a $2.5 million per year location.

Manage net operating profit.

Maximize sales through daily supervision and leadership of store employees.

Monitor daily productivity levels to meet divisional goals.

Maintain inventory goals of 20% or below for district.

Maintain appropriate staffing levels for sales volume through progressive discipline and recruitment and selections of employees.

Evaluate staffing levels and scheduling to reduce overtime and increase productivity

Mentor other team members.

Innovate and manage processes through associate empowerment.

Monitor new employee training for completeness and accuracy.

Perform cash audits to monitor cash loss and cashier performance.

Minimize controllable expenses by monitoring loss closely and following up with issues immediately- reduced produce loss by 3.0%.

Provide top-notch customer service by addressing all customer concerns immediately and thoroughly.

Prevail Academy Jan 2005 to June 2005

Mount Clemens, Michigan

Position: Substitute Teacher

Taught Elementary and Junior High School age students at a charter school functioning as an independent alternative to public school.

Presented lesson plans per Classroom Teacher outlines.

Maintained classroom structure and adhere to district guidelines.

Kept detailed daily records of student grades and behavior for review.

Established positive rapport with students and fellow teaching staff.

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