Jonathan Robinson

18 Beehive Pl. Apt. C

Cockeysville, MD. 2103
Cell Phone (301) 706.8036
e-mail assata5273@gmail.com

Objective
Seeking a position as an English teacher at the middle or
high school level.

Education
2012-Present M. ED. Special Education Towson, University, Towson, MD.

2009-2010 Continuing Education Trinity University, Washington, DC

Graduate Courses:
Teaching/Learning Principles
Performance-Based Assessment
Methods of Secondary Teaching
Reading in the Content Area: Part 2

2004-2008 B.A. English Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Major: English Concentration: Africana
Literature

Courses in Education:
Human Growth and Development
Practicum I (Student Teaching)
Introduction to Education
Practicum II (Student Teaching)
Disruptive Students
Introduction to Principles of Reasoning
Orientation to Special Education

2002-2000 General Studies Montgomery College Rockville, MD

2000-1996 Laurel Senior High School, Laurel, MD

Employment
2012-Present English Teacher, Ridgely Middle School, Lutherville, MD.
Acting Department Chair (2017)
Teaching literature and grammar to a diverse group of 8th graders
Teaching GT Language Arts
Teacher Mentor (2015-2016)
Helping Hands Committee
 GT Curriculum Committee
National Junior Honor Society Committee
Create engaging lessons designed to reach each learning style.
Tutor students seeking additional guidance with course work.
Assess students performance throughout the term.
Conduct individual student and parent conferences.

2010-2012 English Teacher, Maya Angelou Public Charter School, Washington, DC

Taught literature and grammar to a diverse group of 9th graders
Taught English I Honors
Wrote the 9th grade English Curriculum (2011-2012 School Year)
Conducted SAT Prep class
Teacher Mentor
Participated in various community service activities
Organized cooperative learning activities.
Create engaging lessons designed to reach each learning style.
Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course work.
Assessed students performance throughout the term.
Conducted individual student and parent conferences.

2008-2010 English Teacher, La Plata High School, La Plata, MD.

Taught American Literature and grammar to a diverse group of 9th and
11th graders
Organized cooperative learning activities.
Created engaging lessons designed to reach each learning style.
Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course work.
Assessed students performance throughout the term.
Conducted individual student and parent conferences.
Chaperoned field trips and school dances.
9th grade class co-sponsor
Selected to help design and write a set of guidelines and protocols
for incoming teachers.

2004-2008 Manager, Karibu Books, Bowie, MD

Trained staff on outstanding customer service; resolved any issues
pertaining to the store or with the staff or customers.

2003-2002 United Parcel Service, Burtonsville, MD

Loaded and unloaded packages from trucks

2001-2000 Special Education Dept, Prince Georges County Public Schools,

Upper Marlboro, MD
Organized students IEPs, assisting with teacher workshops, assist my
superiors in any way possible.
2000-1998 Staff Development Center, Prince Georges County Public Schools,
Bowie, MD
Assisted my superiors, set-up and conduct new teacher orientation at the end
of every summer.

Maryland State Department of Education Certification

Professional Eligibility Certification

Validity: 1/1/2017-12/31/2021

Praxis I Score Results:

Combined score of 537; required score is 527

Praxis II Score Results:

Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications
Received a score of 173, Required score is 151
English Language Literature, Composition, and Content Knowledge
Received a score of 184; required score is 164
English Language Literature, Composition, and Content Knowledge:
Pedagogy
Received a score of 160; required score of 155

Other Experiences
2005 Teacher Intern, Kettering Middle School, Largo, MD
Assist in conducting lessons for an 8th grade English class.

2004 Teacher Intern, Bowie High School, Bowie, MD

Assist in conducting lessons for a 10th and 11th grade class.

Campus Activities
2006 French Tutor
2004-2008 Bowie State English Club

Special Honors and Skills

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
-Microsoft Word
-Excellent typing skills

References
Personal references are available upon request