John R Arrasmith

Experience

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  East Baton Rouge Schools, Baker High School

  Aug 2002 - May 2003

  8.5/9th Grade English Teacher

  I taught 8.5 and 9th grade students reading and writing. Having no experience in the classroom, I jumped right in my first year. People say that the first year will make you or break you. It made me. My first year in education was an extremely challenging year, but I learned quickly on the job, and I ended the school year with a strong sense of accomplishment.

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  West Baton Rouge Schools, Port Allen Middle School

  Aug 2003 - Nov 2014

  I staffed a new administration, a new TAP Leadership Team, and several other vacant teaching positions. Although we had many new teachers, our school performance score was just two-tenths of a point shy of the record SPS from the previous year. The year culminated with PAMS winning the TAP Ambassador Award at the 2014 National TAP Conference. I collaborated with teachers and students in significantly reducing the number of discipline referrals. I worked as a member of the school’s TAP Leadership Team to analyze data, develop strategies, conduct teacher observations, and provide professional development. During my tenure as an assistant principal, each year Port Allen Middle School achieved record school performance scores. I provided school-based professional development to teachers as we implemented Success For All: Reading Edge and provided low-level readers with interventions. I taught students with a passion for reading, writing, and learning. I was a member of the School Improvement Team. I taught 6th and 7th grade students reading, writing, public speaking, and computer processing.

  • Principal

    Jul 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Assistant Principal

    Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Literacy/Instructional Coach

    Aug 2006 - Jul 2010

  • 6th & 7th Grade English Teacher

    Aug 2003 - Jul 2006
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  West Baton Rouge Schools, Lukeville Upper Elementary School

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

  Dean of Students

  I assisted teachers with implementing behavior interventions to keep students in class and reduce the number of discipline referrals. I worked with LUES administration to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment, and I conducted observations of employees.

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  Baker Middle School

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Principal

  I carried out the school's mission statement of empowering and inspiring all students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become productive citizens. I supported teachers, provided a conducive learning environment, and created a school culture of respect and kindness.

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  City of Baker Schools

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2021

  504 Coordinator/Behavior Intervention Strategist

  I provided professional development and guidance to assist schools with providing 504 accommodations, creating and executing behavior intervention plans, and implementing various ELA curriculum and intervention programs.

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  City of Baker School System

  Jul 2021 - now

  District Instructional Team ELA Specialist/PD Coordinator/Ed Tech Support

  I assist teachers with implementing literacy strategies and various curricula such as Wit & Wisdom, Read 180, DBQ Project, and Studies Weekly Social Studies and Science. I also help provide and schedule professional development learning opportunities for our staff.