Jonathan Verlin Email & Phone Number

2101 South Broad Street (Philadelphia, Pa)

I teach introductory computer science classes focusing on HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Swift.

5898 Lancaster Avenue (Philadelphia, Pa)

I solved computer related problems of various sorts as the need arose. I also tracked technology assets and maintained the school personal property inventory. I served as the coach for the Infinite Campus student information system.

I am currently planning literature and writing programs based on student needs with an understanding of individual differences. My lessons typically provide for pacing and continuity with tasks appropriate to class size and level. My writing instruction includes demonstrations which illustrate each step of the writing process and encourage independent thinking and application. I continuously monitor student progress, provide feedback and adjust instruction where appropriate.

I am currently administering a Mac G5 server to maintain accounts for users and groups as well as coordinating on-site access to server-based programs and tutorials. I troubleshoot hardware and software related problems on both Windows and Macintosh computing platforms for school staff and students and maintain the South Philadelphia High School website. Named I.T. Academy Teacher of the Month (April 2008) for outstanding service and excellence in teaching.

I taught students in grade eleven who were not currently succeeding in their conventional schools and who were in danger of leaving school prior to their graduation. I designed learning modules for Microsoft Office XP which included supervised and intensive technology skills instruction to improve educational competency. My teaching methods provided an environment that was designed to meet the unique and comprehensive needs of these at-risk students by utilizing individual interaction. I was named the first Distinguished Teacher at Hope Charter School for outstanding service and excellence in teaching (March 14, 2003).

used Visual Basic 6.0 to develop modules and reports for Tru-Books for Windows, a powerful, non-modular Windows based accounting system exclusively for small businesses.

diagnosed hardware and software related anomalies and gave quick, friendly and accurate support to all users of W.B. Saunders Company software applications, Microsoft Office 97 and Windows 95. Also taught introductory usability courses on Lotus Notes 4.6 and performed PeopleSoft 7.x installations.

promptly delivered all daily, weekly, monthly and special order reports. Maintained paper inventory and mainframe printer. Provided fast, friendly and accurate help to all users on both IBM and Macintosh platforms. Diagnosed and corrected problems as they arrived while balancing priorities with normal scheduled duties. Gave quick, friendly and accurate support to all users of W.B. Saunders medical training software. Designed and implemented a help desk database with an Access 97 back end to maintain call logs on all support calls using HEAT by Bendata. Satisfied user requests with cheerful, usable training which solved the problems within the capabilities of the user.

assisted hematology department head with writing grants to National Institutes of Health and in the performance of general secretarial duties. Also designed databases in Filemaker Pro 3.0 and Microsoft Access to manage clinical care information of Alagille syndrome and stroke patients and inter-office correspondence. Indexed a 700 page book on hemostasis and thrombosis.

developed accounts receivable aging reports and company wide employee tracking programs using Lotus 1-2-3 and performed general secretarial duties for twelve people.

entered campaign contributions; maintained database containing over 50,000 contribution records used to form financial reports for the Federal Election Campaign Commission and for campaign finance personnel.

taught basic, remedial composition and research paper writing courses through the innovative but oftentimes futile uses of literature and writing theories.

Master Of Science, Information Science

Master Of Science, Information Systems

Master Of Education, Written Communication

Master Of Arts, English

Bachelor Of Arts, English