Jay Scott

jayscott91@gmail.com

PO Box 133 Agency, Missouri 64401 (816) 390-4035

Education & Certificates

Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in English Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, Missouri GPA: 3.91 Graduation Date: May 2014 Missouri Department of Education: Secondary English Certification (Grades 9-12)

Professional Experience

High School English North Platte High School Dearborn, Missouri Senior Level Student Teaching January 2014 Present Worked closely with experienced, master teachers Assumed all full-time duties of cooperating teacher Developed unique and meaningful instruction High School English Benton High School Saint Joseph, Missouri Junior Level Experience September 2012-December 2012 Created instruction that incorporated advanced technology into the classroom Participated in departmental curriculum collaboration Developed units and instruction that challenged students and fostered critical thinking English 100 Workshop Leader Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, Missouri September 2012-December 2013 Used tactics and strategies to assist developmental writers Independently selected and constructed lesson plans to best fit the needs of students Reflected on pedagogical practices and refined instruction Middle School English Bode Middle School Saint Joseph, Missouri Sophomore Level Observation September 2011-December 2011 Observed a wide array of diverse educators Acquired a knowledge of student diversity and classroom dynamics Senior Customer Service Supervisor Kmart Saint Joseph, Missouri October 2007-November 2013 Used critical thinking skills to solve a wide array of problems in a constantly changing business climate Trained new employees in multiple departments Used advanced communication skills to interact effectively with customers Volunteer High School Writing Day Prairie Lands Writing Project March 2013 & October 2013 Assisted presenters with technology and classroom management Interacted with high school students in a writing intensive environment Collaborated with educators to develop a creative experience for participants Presidents Honor Roll Five semesters Fall 2011, Spring & Fall 2012, Spring & Fall 2013 Deans Honor Roll Two Semesters Fall 2010, Spring 2011 Recipient of the Robert J. Greef Award Missouri Association of Teachers of English 2013
Updated: 2/14

Employment & Volunteering

Honors & Awards

Jay Scott
jayscott91@gmail.com

Professional References

Dawn Terrick Director of Developmental Writing, Missouri Western State University (816) 271-4313 terrick@missouriwestern.edu Dr. Susan Martens Prairie Lands Writing Project Director, Missouri Western State University (816) 271-4315 smartens@missouriwestern.edu Lynn Laipple English Teacher, Benton High School (Cooperating Teacher) Saint Joseph School District (816) 294-0570 lynn.laipple@sjsd.k12.mo.us Tom Pankiewcz College Supervisor, Missouri Western State University (816) 271-4156 pankiew@missouriwestern.edu Dr. Charlotte Foster Instructor of Education, Missouri Western State University (816) 271-4301 cfoster12@missouriwestern.edu Wanda Hrenchir Human Resources Manager, Kmart Saint Joseph, Missouri (816) 364-1562 Additional references available upon request

Updated: 2/14