Dynamic educator with a rich background in teaching English and music, notably at Bre's Bees and My Violin Classes With Jeremy. Excelled in adapting lessons to diverse learner needs, fostering a love for knowledge. Skilled communicator that uses an eclectic approach to enhance learning. Renowned for creative teaching methods and building strong student-parent relationships.
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Jeremy Howard
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bre's Bees
English Teacher (Private and Group Classes)
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Taught reading, grammar, literature, conversation classes.
- Worked with very young students, up to adults.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
My Violin Classes With Jeremy
Music Teacher
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Familiarized students with various aspects of music: appreciation, history, theory, composition, improvisation, performance.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
- Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
Freelance
Private Reading & Art Special Needs Tutor
01.2000 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for focused attention on specific challenges.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting lesson plans accordingly for continuous improvement and enjoyment.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Mount De Chantal All Girls Academy
Teacher
09.2001 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Taught a variety of music related subjects from pre K through 12th grade.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Steubenville City Schools
Substitute Teacher, K-12
09.1999 - 07.2006
Job overview
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Center of Music and Art
Private Music Teacher
01.1999 - 12.2001
Job overview
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Organized recitals to give students opportunities to perform.
- Implemented effective practice strategies to help students refine their skills outside of lessons, leading to faster skill development.
Education
Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio
Bachelor of Music, Suma Cum Laude from Music Performance
05-1999
University Overview
Steubenville High SchoolSteubenville, Ohio
High School Diploma
05-1994
University Overview
Pioneer Service SchoolWheeling, West Virginia
01-2000
University Overview
Theocratic Ministry SchoolInternational
University Overview
Skills
Adept at adapting to each student's needs
Experience at working with ESL students whose native tongue is Chinese or Spanish
Very familiar with various authors and literary works
Very creative, a composer and poet, and uses these skills as appropriate in the educational setting
Can communicate in Spanish
Continues studying different languages, including Spanish, French, and Chinese
Life time learner who imparts the virtue of loving knowledge on to students
Timeline
Music Teacher
My Violin Classes With Jeremy
01.2024 - Current
English Teacher (Private and Group Classes)
Bre's Bees
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Mount De Chantal All Girls Academy
09.2001 - 12.2007
Private Reading & Art Special Needs Tutor
Freelance
01.2000 - 01.2015
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Steubenville City Schools
09.1999 - 07.2006
Private Music Teacher
Center of Music and Art
01.1999 - 12.2001
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Music, Suma Cum Laude from Music Performance
Steubenville High School
High School Diploma
Pioneer Service School
Theocratic Ministry School
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