Jonah A Coldwater
Pilot
Summary
Adaptable professional with strong background in teaching, social media strategies, and team management. Determined worker and very fast learner. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Expertise includes community outreach, digital and interpersonal marketing, leadership, and working with others. Consistently strives to fosters strong relationships between coworkers and customers alike.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS Roanoke Public Schools
2025.01 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans to ensure continuity of education in absence of regular teachers.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with school staff to support student engagement and academic success.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Lead Teacher
Kindercare
2024.08 - 2025.08
- Led a team of 3 teachers in delivering high-quality instruction and maintaining a positive classroom environment.
- Utilized various teaching strategies, such hands-on and project-based learning, to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Participated in parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) to engage families in the educational process.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents/guardians through regular communication about student progress.
- Organized engaging activities and lessons plans.
Social Media Manager
Roll or Die Productions
2022.08 - 2023.09
- Increased followers by thousands across platforms such as Instagram, Youtube, Spotify, and others by analyzing industry trends.
- Coordinated, created, and edited promotional materials across all major social media platforms.
- instructed team members on best practices for content creation and community management.
- Negotiated a sponsorship with Spectral Craft Dice and other influencer partnerships.
- Regularly managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
Seasonal Carpenter Apprentice
Paragon Home Builders LLC
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Worked long hours and followed complex instructions.
- Gained experienced with power and hand tools.
- Negotiated with clients to make sure they were happy with the materials and our work.
- Convinced many customers to return and recommend us due to my good attitude and people skills.
- Collaborated with senior carpenters to learn advanced techniques and safety protocols.
Teacher
New River Valley Montessori School
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Taught and managed a class of 15 children at local montessori school, focusing on individual learning styles and needs.
- Planned and conducted film classes for two summers, enhancing students' creativity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced communication skills and patience while working collaboratively with parents and staff.
- Worked as the children’s acting teacher. teaching to them to be more comfortable playing characters as well as teaching them about the filmmaking process.
- In addition to teaching other responsibilities included script writing, filming, and editing.
- The films would be shown to the parents at the end of the summer and they were always enjoyed by students and parents alike.
Camp Counselor
Blue Mountain School Summer Camps
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Supervised and engaged children aged 3-15 in various educational and recreational activities in out door and in door settings.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment, promoting social skills and teamwork among campers.
- Developed and implemented creative programming that encouraged learning through play.
- Orchestrated acting games and small plays designed by the children and performed for the parents.
- Responsibilities also included designing art projects and facilitating physical activities.
Education
Bachelor of arts - Psychology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA2024-05
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Patience and adaptability
- Lesson planning and classroom management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Social media literacy
- Content creation and brand management
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Brought in new families to New River Montessori by shooting and editing a short film staring the students.
- Grew the student body at Kindercare through excellent parent teacher relationships and word of mouth.
- Secured new and returning clients at Paragon Home Builders through hard work and positive altitude.
- Initiated and facilitated brand partnerships at Roll or Die Productions with the company Spectral Craft Dice as well as music producer and influencer Julien Monette.
- Supervised team of 2-3 staff members at Kindercare.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS Roanoke Public Schools
2025.01 - Current
Lead Teacher
Kindercare
2024.08 - 2025.08
Seasonal Carpenter Apprentice
Paragon Home Builders LLC
2023.06 - 2023.08
Social Media Manager
Roll or Die Productions
2022.08 - 2023.09
Teacher
New River Valley Montessori School
2021.01 - 2022.01
Camp Counselor
Blue Mountain School Summer Camps
2017.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of arts - Psychology
Christopher Newport University