JASON ALLEN
Woodbridge
Summary
Seasoned Art Teacher and Department Chair at Freedom High School, with a proven track record at Largo High School, enhancing student creativity and academic success through innovative art instruction and effective problem-solving. Excelled in fostering engaging environments, mastering painting techniques, and elevating students' artistic and social skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Intern
Freedom High School
Woodbridge, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Empowered faculty members by involving them in decision-making processes related to curriculum development, resource allocation, and professional development opportunities.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Art Teacher/ Department Chair
Freedom High School
Woodbridge, Virginia
08.2008 - Current
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Created a safe learning environment for students to explore their creativity and express themselves through visual arts
- Implemented hands-on art activities to encourage active participation, involvement, and teamwork
- Instructed students on proper use of materials, tools, and techniques for creating artwork
- Served on academic and administrative committees that dealt with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
- Performed administrative duties, such as serving as department head
Art Teacher
Largo High School
Largo, MD
02.1999 - 06.2008
- Created a safe learning environment for students to explore their creativity and express themselves through visual arts
- Implemented hands-on art activities to encourage active participation, involvement, and teamwork
- Guided students in developing artistic talents and providing positive feedback
- Adapted lesson plans and activities to accommodate individual student needs
Education
Masters - Eduction Leadership
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC12.2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art
West Virgina University
Morgantown, WV12.1998
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Art
S.U.N.Y. Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY05.1993
Skills
- Proficient Issue Resolution
Timeline
Administrative Intern
Freedom High School
08.2024 - Current
Art Teacher/ Department Chair
Freedom High School
08.2008 - Current
Art Teacher
Largo High School
02.1999 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art
West Virgina University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Art
S.U.N.Y. Cobleskill
Masters - Eduction Leadership
Trinity Washington University