Jason Acosta

Math and Science Teacher at Concordia Academy
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(386) 825-5501
Location
St Paul, Minnesota, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Math and Science Teacher
      • Jul 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Lead Math Teacher (Summer Program)
      • Jun 2013 - Jul 2019

      • Taught 9th -12th graders in basic math, Intermediate and Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. • Developed curriculum and course materials for summer math program in alignment with Minnesota state math standards allowing students to obtain recovery credit. • Worked with and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of prospective 1st generation college students of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. • Mentored, encouraged and educated students in preparation for college. Show less

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Jul 2011 - Jul 2019

      Teach high school Math, Science and Computer Technology. Developed curriculum and course materials for HS Earth Science, Chemistry and Computer Technology courses. Teach high school Math, Science and Computer Technology. Developed curriculum and course materials for HS Earth Science, Chemistry and Computer Technology courses.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • AVID Collaborative Leader
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

      • Facilitated inquiry based classroom tutorial sessions where students learned to collaborate • Mentored students and encouraged them in their current studies and hopes for the future. • Shared knowledge and experience I gained from my college experience to help prepare and equip students for the college application process and beyond. • Helped students recognize the importance of personal responsibility for their education and the choices they make in life through classroom discussion on a variety of important issues (education, family, social justice, and more). Show less

    • Teacher
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

      • Provided homework support for students in a wide range of subjects including physics and chemistry. • Taught students needing further development of basic math and algebra skills. • Helped students develop study and organizational skills through a study skills curriculum. • Taught higher level math from Algebra II through Calculus • Provided homework support for students in a wide range of subjects including physics and chemistry. • Taught students needing further development of basic math and algebra skills. • Helped students develop study and organizational skills through a study skills curriculum. • Taught higher level math from Algebra II through Calculus

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Tutor
      • Sep 2006 - Jan 2010

      • Tutored middle school and high school students in reading, math, science, Spanish and study skills. • Tutored a diverse range of students from Edina HS to high-need students in Minneapolis public schools through NCLB and Cargill tutoring programs. • Specialized in Chemistry, science and higher level math up through Calculus • Tutored middle school and high school students in reading, math, science, Spanish and study skills. • Tutored a diverse range of students from Edina HS to high-need students in Minneapolis public schools through NCLB and Cargill tutoring programs. • Specialized in Chemistry, science and higher level math up through Calculus

    • Student Teacher
      • Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

      • Taught 9th-12th graders in applied chemistry and general chemistry. • Designed lessons, tests, quizzes and chemistry labs for both applied and general chemistry classes • Developed syllabus and class structure for applied chemistry class. • Differentiated lessons for a wide range of students which included several special ed. students with IEP’s in each of my classes. • Created and maintained course website which allowed students access to syllabus, schedule, assignments, notes, and answer keys. • Prioritized getting to know my students by partaking in tennis and baseball practices and participating in extracurricular activities such as chess and video gamers clubs. Show less

    • Student Teacher
      • Sep 2008 - Nov 2008

      • Observed 9th grade physical science classroom. • Developed and taught units on density and solutions; designed lessons, labs, worksheets and power point presentations. • Assisted teacher during labs to answer student questions and promote lab safety • Observed 9th grade physical science classroom. • Developed and taught units on density and solutions; designed lessons, labs, worksheets and power point presentations. • Assisted teacher during labs to answer student questions and promote lab safety

    • Educational Assistant
      • Sep 2006 - Jun 2008

      • Worked with entire science department to help manage classroom and maintain lab safety. • Tutored students and helped with homework and labs in multiple earth science classrooms. • Tutored science students before, during and after school in IB Chemistry (honors). • Taught 9th Grade IB chemistry class for one week and on several other occasions Ran study sessions after school to help students prep for class tests and year end IB Chemistry tests. • Worked with entire science department to help manage classroom and maintain lab safety. • Tutored students and helped with homework and labs in multiple earth science classrooms. • Tutored science students before, during and after school in IB Chemistry (honors). • Taught 9th Grade IB chemistry class for one week and on several other occasions Ran study sessions after school to help students prep for class tests and year end IB Chemistry tests.

Education

  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    Teaching License, Chemistry Teacher Education
    2008 - 2009
  • Carleton College
    Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
    2002 - 2006

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