John Yogus' Resume
JOHN YOGUS
97 B High Street
Cresson, PA 16630
814-886-9470
OBJECTIVE:
To seek a secondary Biology, general science or middle level science position in a public or parochial school to use technology to implement standards and my knowledge base as an educator. I am also interested in seeking coaching positions, secondary Chemistry certification, and obtaining a Master’s degree in school administration or counseling.
EDUCATION:
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Science, December 2004
Major: Secondary Education: Biology
Q.P.A.: 3.85/4.0
Summa Cum Laude
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Science, August 2001
Major: Safety and Environmental Management
QPA: 3.58/4.0
Cum Laude
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
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Implemented interactive Smartboard activities into lessons on a regular basis |
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Prepared and taught interactive PowerPoint lessons |
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Utilized GradeQuick grading software |
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Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and FrontPage |
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Created a personal website utilizing FrontPage (www.geocities.com/johnyogus) |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Student Teaching: Forest Hills Middle School, Sidman, PA
Student teaching grade: Pending Completion
7th grade Physical Science, 8th grade Environmental Science
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Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of gifted and learning support students included in regular education classrooms |
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Addressed standards in lesson plan preparation to meet needs of PSSA requirements |
· Motivated students through activity based instruction, experiments, and laboratories
· Utilized co-operative learning strategies and group activities
· Increased student participation through use of Smartboard technology
· Encouraged independent student work in areas of study such as ultraviolet radiation and environmental awareness
Observation and Participation: Forest Hills Middle School, Wilmore, PA
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Participated in activity based and cooperative learning lessons |
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Incorporated technology in lesson plans |
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Observed specials needs students in an included classroom |
Directed Tutoring: Richland Middle School, Richland, PA
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Tutored 7th grade learning support students in science |
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Communicated with teachers to determine areas in which tutoring was required |
Peer Tutor: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA
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Provided individualized tutoring sessions for General Biology students |
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Communicated with professors to individualize tutoring sessions |
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Created supplemental study aids for students |
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Lowes Home Improvement Center, INC., Altoona, PA 2002-Present
Customer Service Associate
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Educated and trained customers on retaining wall installation, fertilizer application, and integrated pest management |
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Provided efficient customer service |
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Resolved customer conflict in a timely and professional manner |
United States Department of Defense, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 2001-2002
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (GS-7)
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Educated and trained service and non-service personnel in base safety operations |
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Managed Material Safety Data Sheet log |
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Investigated root causes of safety mishaps after occurrence |
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Conducted proactive safety audits of base office and industrial locations |
HONORS:
Dean’s List (UPJ and SRU), Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (UPJ), Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (SRU), American Society of Safety Engineers Fundraising Chairperson (SRU), Captain of high school football team, member of high school track team, SADD, wildlife society and homecoming court
HOBBIES and INTERESTS
Coaching football, track, and other interscholastic sports; hunting; fishing; playing golf and running
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