Jonathan Papas

• Proven track record of success in driving educational excellence in diverse settings. 
• Expertise in implementing innovative strategies to improve teaching and learning outcomes, student engagement, and academic achievement. 
• Proficient in data-driven decision-making, assessment strategies, and leveraging technology for effective instructions. 
• Well-versed in designing and implementing comprehensive language programs to meet needs of diverse learners and promote language proficiency. 
• Accomplished in providing professional development, training, and support to educators to enhance instructional practices.
•  Committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment to encourage student success and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Columbus State Community College EL Department, Columbus, Ohio                                                                   2022 – Present

Adjunct - EL Instructor

Carry out a wide range of day-to-day tasks, such as supporting array of learners with English language learning in Advanced Grammar and Writing including planning and delivering effective language lessons, assessing, and evaluating student progress, and providing feedback and guidance. Adapt teaching strategies for diverse learners including creating a positive classroom environment, utilizing technology for instruction, and promoting cultural sensitivity in language learning.

• Created and implemented engaging lesson plans and activities to fulfill diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds of EL students.
• Provided individualized support and feedback to EL students through regular assessments, progress monitoring, and one-on-one conferences.
• Proposed a condensed time format for the Academic Language and Writing Class, by cutting the number of weekly classes in half, received unwavering student support, and enjoyed a 95% attendance rate for the semester.

Reynoldsburg City Schools STEM Middle, Reynoldsburg, Ohio                                                                             2018 – Present

English Language Learning Teacher

Manage day-to-day activities associated with English language in STEM Middle including designing and implementing language curriculum, providing language instruction to non-native English speakers, and assessing and monitoring student progress. Collaborated with a wide range of disciplines in effort to assemble curriculum matching for identifying needs of English learners in classes by collaborating with educators.

• Recruited and implemented STEM-focused instruction into the composition of lesson plans for English Language Learners in grades 5 – 8.
• Introduced English learners of varying English proficiency to hydroponics.  Guided students in the fostering of plant growth through planting, germination, and plant maturation.
• Integrated newcomers into the district with less than one year of education in the USA by developing and implementing the EL program.
• Enhanced the school’s efficiency by facilitating multidisciplinary lessons and training colleagues with the Sheltered Instructional Observation Protocol (SIOP) method, incorporating academic vocabulary into transdisciplinary lessons and constructing English Learning Plans for English learners.

Washington Court House City School District, Washington Court House, Ohio                                                            2010 – 2018

District Wide English Language Learning Teacher

Directed a diverse range of English language learning activities including, developing, and implementing district wide language curriculum, providing language instruction to non-native English speakers across multiple schools. Coordinated with school staff and administrators to adapt teaching strategies for diverse learners while leveraging technology for instruction while maintaining a keen eye for assessing and monitoring student progress. Improved student performance by developing and implementing lessons for the Ohio State Tests and the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment.

• Created supportive classroom environment and promoted cultural understanding and sensitivity in language learning by delivering training sessions district wide.
• Assisted educators with ELL related questions while designing alternative assessments by consulting with core-curriculum instructors of all grade levels.
• Established the first ELL Program in WCHCS district by collaborating with the District Curriculum Director while choosing syllabi for ELL students aligned with all state standards in ELL.
• Delivered training sessions to K-12 age learners in four linguistic domains focusing on Total Physical Response Storytelling Method and highlighting interactive lessons in all.

Master’s Degree in TESOL

Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH

Thesis: Quia Software Applications in ELL Classrooms

Master’s Degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix, Online

Thesis: The Optimal Form of Block Scheduling