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Jonathan Craig Morrow

Sylvan Lake

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Lighthouse Christian Academy, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and critical thinking activities. Recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment and implementing data-driven instruction to boost academic performance. Include with these skills is bus driving safely for school activities including field trip and special events.


Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Lighthouse Christian Academy
11.2010 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Bus Driver

Frontier Bus Lines
07.2011 - 2022
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.

Bus Driver

City of Medicine Hat
07.2003 - 11.2007
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Worked in all three capacities for the City of Medicine Hat. Regular transit, Special transit and in the shop,
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.

Teacher

Cornerstone Christian School
09.2003 - 08.2004
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Teacher

Lighthouse Christian Academy
09.1999 - 08.2003
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Alberta
Red Deer, AB
04-1999

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Trinity Western University
Langley
04-1992

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Bus driving for field trips and special events

Interests

  • Road Trips
  • Travel
  • Historical Exploration
  • Boating and water activities
  • Theology

Timeline

Bus Driver

Frontier Bus Lines
07.2011 - 2022

Teacher

Lighthouse Christian Academy
11.2010 - Current

Teacher

Cornerstone Christian School
09.2003 - 08.2004

Bus Driver

City of Medicine Hat
07.2003 - 11.2007

Teacher

Lighthouse Christian Academy
09.1999 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Alberta

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Trinity Western University

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