Experience

The ACES (The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Teacher (Level D)

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  I work in an exceptional learning environment tailored to the needs of children with special needs in the areas of ED, ASD, ODD, ADD, ADHD and more. Our goal is to help students learn the behaviors necessary for them to be able to return to their public/private schools. I work in an exceptional learning environment tailored to the needs of children with special needs in the areas of ED, ASD, ODD, ADD, ADHD and more. Our goal is to help students learn the behaviors necessary for them to be able to return to their public/private schools.



Public High School

• Arizona, USA

• ESS/PBS Teacher/Case Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  I provide education/teaching to students with special needs, advice to parents/guardians along with tutoring, public speaking, authoring articles and life-long learner I provide education/teaching to students with special needs, advice to parents/guardians along with tutoring, public speaking, authoring articles and life-long learner



Eastin Consulting

• Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Founder

  • Nov 2012 - May 2023

  Eastin Consulting is a broad based educational consulting firm. John has a M.Ed in Special Education from GCU and in addition to teaching full-time provides consultation services to parents/guardians related to general education and special education, student study habits, IEPs and subject tutoring if needed. John can be contacted at john.eastin@gmail.com or 480.269.3603. Eastin Consulting is a broad based educational consulting firm. John has a M.Ed in Special Education from GCU and in addition to teaching full-time provides consultation services to parents/guardians related to general education and special education, student study habits, IEPs and subject tutoring if needed. John can be contacted at john.eastin@gmail.com or 480.269.3603.



DUSD

• Arizona, United States

• ESS/PHASE - (Special Education Teacher specializing in Behavior)

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  I am an ESS/Special Education Teacher specializing in working with children who have been diagnosed with Emotional Disturbance(s). I also work with all other IEP eligibility categories. I am an ESS/Special Education Teacher specializing in working with children who have been diagnosed with Emotional Disturbance(s). I also work with all other IEP eligibility categories.



Maxim Healthcare Staffing

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Jul 2018 - May 2022

  I am working under contract for Maxim at a greater Phoenix area public middle school. I teach the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Program classes (Students Understanding Concepts Connecting Education & Social Skills) for children who are unable to attend mainstream/general education classes with the goal being to help move into the mainstream environment as their capabilities grow. In SUCCESS we teach all subjects for grades 6 -12.

• Special Eduction Teacher (M.Ed. in SPED cross categorical pk-12)

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Former Special Education lead teacher for a Therapeutic Day School serving ages 8-18. My class was self-contained and consisted of students in grades 9,10, 11 & 12. Teaching a broad spectrum of classes and assisted by a classroom counselor and a paraprofessional we provide students with academic and behavioral support with the goal of being able to return them to their individual districts.



Phoenix Union High School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher/Case Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2018



Cave Creek Unified School District

• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Special Education - Para II - (PLC)

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2012

  I am working as a para-educator within a special education department. It is a different role for me but one I feel called to do. Both my sons have special needs and it is very natural for me to be in a class with others of similar situation. Great kids, great teachers and co-workers and the schedule allows me to maximize time with my boys which is essential since the recent passing of their mother. This has caused me to have to re-invent myself and try to utilize as many transferable… Show more I am working as a para-educator within a special education department. It is a different role for me but one I feel called to do. Both my sons have special needs and it is very natural for me to be in a class with others of similar situation. Great kids, great teachers and co-workers and the schedule allows me to maximize time with my boys which is essential since the recent passing of their mother. This has caused me to have to re-invent myself and try to utilize as many transferable skills as possible. I would like to pursue a career in special education as a teacher and this position affords me the opportunity to be in a classroom while gaining hands-on experience with students and learning from the very best in the business! Show less I am working as a para-educator within a special education department. It is a different role for me but one I feel called to do. Both my sons have special needs and it is very natural for me to be in a class with others of similar situation. Great kids, great teachers and co-workers and the schedule allows me to maximize time with my boys which is essential since the recent passing of their mother. This has caused me to have to re-invent myself and try to utilize as many transferable… Show more I am working as a para-educator within a special education department. It is a different role for me but one I feel called to do. Both my sons have special needs and it is very natural for me to be in a class with others of similar situation. Great kids, great teachers and co-workers and the schedule allows me to maximize time with my boys which is essential since the recent passing of their mother. This has caused me to have to re-invent myself and try to utilize as many transferable skills as possible. I would like to pursue a career in special education as a teacher and this position affords me the opportunity to be in a classroom while gaining hands-on experience with students and learning from the very best in the business! Show less



Private Consultant

• HR/LR/ER Director

  • 2010 - Aug 2011

  A labor relations professional with extensive experience in negotiations and for building strong productive relationships based on effective communication and trust. Experience extends from government to global manufacturing operations. Strong skills in team building at all levels, empowerment of labor force to achieve both harmony and productivity and for implementing programs to save costs. Fully versed in human resource management, with exceptional success in benefits management, labor /… Show more A labor relations professional with extensive experience in negotiations and for building strong productive relationships based on effective communication and trust. Experience extends from government to global manufacturing operations. Strong skills in team building at all levels, empowerment of labor force to achieve both harmony and productivity and for implementing programs to save costs. Fully versed in human resource management, with exceptional success in benefits management, labor / union negotiations and training. Ability to get the job done. • Empathy • Pro-Active • Trainer / Motivator / Coach • Self Motivated • Vision • Tenacious • Mediator / Negotiator • Verbal Reasoning Show less A labor relations professional with extensive experience in negotiations and for building strong productive relationships based on effective communication and trust. Experience extends from government to global manufacturing operations. Strong skills in team building at all levels, empowerment of labor force to achieve both harmony and productivity and for implementing programs to save costs. Fully versed in human resource management, with exceptional success in benefits management, labor /… Show more A labor relations professional with extensive experience in negotiations and for building strong productive relationships based on effective communication and trust. Experience extends from government to global manufacturing operations. Strong skills in team building at all levels, empowerment of labor force to achieve both harmony and productivity and for implementing programs to save costs. Fully versed in human resource management, with exceptional success in benefits management, labor / union negotiations and training. Ability to get the job done. • Empathy • Pro-Active • Trainer / Motivator / Coach • Self Motivated • Vision • Tenacious • Mediator / Negotiator • Verbal Reasoning Show less



Granite Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Labor Relations

  • Jul 2007 - May 2010

  LR/ER/HR Generalist (SPHR Certified) professional experienced in issues including but not limited to management coaching and consulting relative to labor relations,employee relations and human resource, negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, material haul, material production and project labor agreements for single and multi-employer/multi-association environments in multiple states, grievance administration, resolution and/or arbitration, and contract interpretations. LR/ER/HR Generalist (SPHR Certified) professional experienced in issues including but not limited to management coaching and consulting relative to labor relations,employee relations and human resource, negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, material haul, material production and project labor agreements for single and multi-employer/multi-association environments in multiple states, grievance administration, resolution and/or arbitration, and contract interpretations.



State of Washington

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Labor Negotiator

  • 2006 - 2007

  One of eight (8) chief negotiators for the State of Washington Governor's Office of Financial Management (OFM), Labor Relations Office (LRO) providing a full range of managerial/consulting skills and experience to multiple agencies including but not limited to collective bargaining negotiation, grievance resolution, mediation, arbitration and proactive supervisory/managerial training.

• Agency Manager of LR/HR

  • Dec 2000 - Nov 2006

  Responsible for all HR/LR activities statewide for this organization. Provided coaching, mentoring, guidance, advice and assistance to agency management at all levels throughout the state. Participated in the Daniel J. Evans Executive Management Leadership Program at the University of Washington. Served two years as agency representative on the OFM/LRO Negotiation teams which ultimately provided me with the opportunity to join the OFM-Labor Relations Office on a permanent basis.



Lamb-Grays Harbor Co.

• Director of HR

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

  Responsible for all HR/LR activities for this globally reaching manufacturer of pulp & paper related equipment. Was accountable for HR/LR in the states of Washington, Mississippi, Alabama, and internationally in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Brazil, Copenhagen Denmark, Austria and Singapore. Responsible for all HR/LR activities for this globally reaching manufacturer of pulp & paper related equipment. Was accountable for HR/LR in the states of Washington, Mississippi, Alabama, and internationally in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Brazil, Copenhagen Denmark, Austria and Singapore.



Rayonier

• Forestry and Logging
• 500 - 600 Employee

• HR Manager, Forest Products

  • Mar 1987 - Nov 1996

  Held various positions within the HR/LR and Safety disciplines in the states of Washington, Idaho and Georgia. Specialized in facility start-ups and closures from the HR perspective. Worked as a member of the management team during a 7-month labor dispute successfully keeping a pulp & paper mill operating. Held various positions within the HR/LR and Safety disciplines in the states of Washington, Idaho and Georgia. Specialized in facility start-ups and closures from the HR perspective. Worked as a member of the management team during a 7-month labor dispute successfully keeping a pulp & paper mill operating.