JASON DURINA

25553 Elsinore Redford, MI 48239

313-387-3137 jason.durina@gmail.com
durina.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure a secondary teaching position through which I can use my knowledge, enthusiasm, and
analytical skills to inspire high school students to strive for wisdom, virtue, and excellence.
EDUCATION
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts
Major in English
Minor in History

January 2013 April 2017

Major GPA 3.96
Minor GPA 3.97

State of Michigan Teacher Certification

English and History Secondary Education
Oakland University Honors and Accomplishments
Sigma Tau Delta (English Honors Society)
Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
Deans List
Eva L Otto Scholarship
Doris Dressler Scholarship
Stein & Alpiner Scholarship
Davenport University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major in Finance

September 2003 April 2012

Major GPA 4.0

Davenport University Honors and Accomplishments

Deans List
Matthew Brian Feko Memorial Scholarship
Davenport University Academic Excellence Scholarship
Winner of the Campus-Wide Success Essay Contest
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Education through provocation. That is my mottoand for good reason! The children of today are
bombarded by a slew of continuous information. Movies, podcasts, cell phone messages, texts, and blogs
are all screaming for their attention. As a result, the voice of the teacher is seen as yet another message
they have to respond to, and more often than not, it is seen as an interference from that which they view
as essential. It is my duty as a teacher, therefore, to grab hold of their attention any way I can and to
convince them that what I am speaking to them about directly pertains to their life and thus is of great
value. Yes, it may be harder now to be a teacher than ever before, but this environment is only going to
separate the exceptional teachers from the mediocre, and dare I say, the poor. I, however, welcome this

challenge and am fully prepared to bring all of my variegated experiences into the classroom to provoke
and challenge the students of today so that they are ready for the world tomorrow.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Redford Union High School
September 2016 - Present
Student Teacher
Overseeing a 12th grade English Literature class
Designing and implementing curriculum
Creating and organizing lesson plans
Project Upward Bound
Financial Literacy Teacher
English Teacher Assistant
English and History Tutor

September 2015 - Present

Davenport University
September 2010 April 2012
Accounting, Finance, and English Tutor
Assisting students with understanding Accounting and Finance concepts
Checking papers for adherence to standard English grammar and punctuation rules
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Hewlett Packard
May 2012 - Present
Financial Analyst
Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
Compiling, analyzing, and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Reviewing asset capitalization requests for adherence to internal accounting policies
Chase Bank
November 2008 March 2009
Personal Banker
Acquiring, maintaining, and developing customer relationships
Delivering personalized banking solutions to help customers achieve their financial
goals
Handling and resolving customer disputes
TCF Bank
May 2008 October 2008
Financial Advisor
Delivering personalized investment solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals
Maintaining and overseeing investment portfolios
Overseeing and training financial sales personnel in the Ann Arbor district
Raymond James
Trade Coordinator
May 2006 June 2007

Handling customer service requests

Correct debt and equity trades

Interacting with traders to resolve trade discrepancies in a timely manner