JASON GOLOS
Richmond,VA
Summary
English teacher with over 30 years of experience, adept at fostering critical thinking, a positive classroom environment, and engagement through diverse literature, seminar-style discussion, and personalized writing instruction. Have taught wide range of students and content, including AP, IB, collaborative English, and ELL courses.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Mills Godwin High School
08.2022 - Current
- Teaching honors level 10th and 12th grade. Fostering an inclusive learning environment that boosted student engagement and improved overall performance.
- Introducing modern texts such as Tommy Orange's There There, a tale of urban Native Americans.
- Including assignments that combine literature study and creativity, such as the composition of an original story that incorporates key quotes from Shakespeare's Macbeth and a tale using archetypal elements and composed in the style of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
- Using modern and classical texts in conjunction, such as Sophocles' Antigone and Martin Luther King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."
- Teaching grammar skills with an emphasis on varied and fluent sentence structure in the context of writing tasks.
- Teaching English 10 class for English Language Learners in a collaborative classroom, utilizing interactive activities that increase engagement and improved language proficiency.
- Fostering facility with spoken language through the telling of folktales and personal narratives.
- Introducing literature of immigrant experience such as Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street.
English Teacher
J.R. Tucker H.S.
09.1998 - 03.2022
- Enriched 10th grade students' exploration of world literature through the International Baccalaureate curriculum, promoting diverse perspectives and critical thinking skills. Advised on IB personal projects and extended essays.
- Conducted unit on post-colonial theory using texts varied texts including Achebe's Things Fall Apart, Steinbeck's The Pearl, Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant," and various short stories about caste by Indian authors.
- Taught 11th grade AP Language and Composition curriculum for ten years. Applied concepts from classical civilizations to modern rhetoric and argument. Achieved high level of qualifying scores on AP exam. Engaged in rhetorical analysis of a wide range of non-fiction texts, from Plato to David Sedaris.
- Taught 10th grade English curriculum with particular focus on individual writing instruction. Also, taught special education students in a collaborative setting.
- Led a research project on persecution related to the Holocaust novel Night, providing insight into the use of personal narrative to convey universal themes. Organized an annual trip to the United States Holocaust Museum, fostering personal connections to history.
- Led a dynamic creative writing course focused on poetry, short story, and personal narrative, fostering student creativity through interactive workshops. Also sponsored creative writing club.
- Empowered students in oral communications course with focus on persuasive and informative speaking, debate, and interviewing skills, enhancing their confidence and real-world speaking abilities.
- Chairperson for the Safety Committee.
- Spearheaded sponsorship initiatives for the United Way Campaign, helping the school to become one of the top fundraisers in the county.
English/Social Studies Teacher
George H. Moody Middle School
09.1994 - 03.1998
- Taught 6th graders in English and social studies, and 8th graders in civics. Emphasized communication techniques and personalized writing conferences, leading to improved student discourse and critical thinking in literary history. Used primary literature sources, such as The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey to introduce an interdisciplinary approach to literature and history.
- Acted as assistant football coach and head softball coach.
E.F.E. Teacher (Board Substitute)
George H. Moody Middle School
03.1994 - 09.1994
- Taught at-risk population in the Education for Employment program. Developed units on job search skills including reading of classified ads, cover letter and resume writing, and interviewing skills
English Teacher
Atlee High School
06.1993 - 09.1993
- Taught eleventh grade class of at-risk students. Developed and implemented units on American literature, creative writing, and public speaking.
Education
Master of Teaching - Secondary English
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.1992
Bachelor of English -
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.1989
Certification
Obtained Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in Secondary English and Middle Education
Timeline
English Teacher
Mills Godwin High School
08.2022 - Current
English Teacher
J.R. Tucker H.S.
09.1998 - 03.2022
English/Social Studies Teacher
George H. Moody Middle School
09.1994 - 03.1998
E.F.E. Teacher (Board Substitute)
George H. Moody Middle School
03.1994 - 09.1994
English Teacher
Atlee High School
06.1993 - 09.1993
Master of Teaching - Secondary English
University of Virginia
Bachelor of English -
University of Virginia