Blake Mason
Thornton
Summary
Effective leader with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success for all. Wide knowledge base of student learning styles and ability to implement based on student need, to enhance deeper learning. Well versed in developing meaningful test strategies and assessments to complement and validate course curriculum.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Child Instructor LBD (K-12)
Letcher County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Military Science Instructor
Letcher County Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Change Coordinator (Program Assistant II)
Letcher County Public Schools
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Worked to prepare activities for K-8 students related to physical activity and fitness.
- Taught practical living activities to K-* students to increase their self awareness of general health.
- Co-taught 1st grade math.
Education
Specialist of Education - Principalship
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching (LBD K-12) (Special Education)
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (P-5)
Midway University
Midway, KY05.2016
Skills
- Academic Advisement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Class Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Student Engagement
Additional Information
- Current Esports coach at LCCHS
- LCCHS Assistant Baseball Coach 2022
- Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 2017/2018-2020/2021
- LCMS Baseball Head Coach 2021
Timeline
Exceptional Child Instructor LBD (K-12)
Letcher County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Military Science Instructor
Letcher County Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
Change Coordinator (Program Assistant II)
Letcher County Public Schools
01.2013 - 05.2016
Specialist of Education - Principalship
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - Teaching (LBD K-12) (Special Education)
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (P-5)
Midway University
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