John Harmon, M.Sc.

Experience

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  Rancho Santiago Community College District

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2007

  Instructional Assistant Disabled Students Program & Services

  Built trust with students and partnered with instructors to cultivate healthy learning spaces. Coached individuals on learning methods, study techniques, and technology tools to reach education goals. Tracked student progress, documented student records, and recommended appropriate referrals.

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  Orange Education Center

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2007

  Instructional Assistant Adult Basic Education

  Facilitated group and individual tutoring and mentoring in math, science, history, and English for 35 non-traditional students, including special needs and ESL. Evaluated needs, modified lesson plans, and created teaching aids and instructional materials. Guided students in academic planning.

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  Jumpstart for young Children

  Aug 2007 - Sept 2019

  Site Manager

  Recruited and trained UCI college students child development theory and classroom management for them to go into Pre-school classrooms in Santa Ana Unified School District to work with underserved preschool population

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  Jumpstart

  Aug 2007 - Sept 2019

  Site Manager

  Supported early intervention by placing college students into preschool classrooms in underserved communities. Managed day-to-day program operations including recruitment, budgeting, student supervision, and relationship management with 8 local preschools. Improved program reputation by repairing relationships with local preschools and training undergraduates in Early Childhood Education Best Practices. Ensured programs aligned with grantee specifications and Jumpstart quality standards. Mentored Associate Site Manager in program leadership and event management on campus and in Santa Ana community. Show less

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  Home

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2021

  Stay at Home Dad

  Provided care for 10-year old son to ensure appropriate growth and development.

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  Recovery Education Institute

  Feb 2021 - now

  Assist students prepare to successfully complete their High School Equivalency Test by providing small group prep classes. Provides academic advisement, pre-vocational/ vocational counseling, student assessments, coordinates higher education and vocational referrals to current and potential REI students. Cultivate student confidence by consistently applying positive reinforcement, motivational interviewing, and effective communication techniques to teaching and training. Guide students through criteria in selecting and securing academic programs, skill developments, and pre-vocational goals. Analyze academic progress to identify challenges and discuss solutions.

  • Academic Advisor

    Jun 2022 - now

  • HISET Instructor

    Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Academic Advisor

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Success Coach

    Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Santiago Canyon College

  Sept 2023 - now

  Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  HISET Instructor