My Profile
Jason William Block
Tennis Coach/ELA Teacher
Tennis Coach/ELA Teacher
Current Positions:
GBLG Advisory 9th/10th grades
ELA Teacher 9th/10th grades
CARSON HIGH SCHOOL, LAUSD
GBLG Advisory 9th/10th grades
ELA Teacher 9th/10th grades
CARSON HIGH SCHOOL, LAUSD
Education:
Clear/Clad Teaching Credential CSULB
Highly Qualified ELA Subsidiary Credential LAUSD
Bachelors of Arts Liberal Studies CSULB
DRWC Intervention Certificate UCLA extensions
Clear/Clad Teaching Credential CSULB
Highly Qualified ELA Subsidiary Credential LAUSD
Bachelors of Arts Liberal Studies CSULB
DRWC Intervention Certificate UCLA extensions
Background in Subject or Field:
Twenty-one years teaching multiple subjects/ELA for LAUSD and two more outside of the district
Featured on the LAUSD Teacher Talk show for Read 180 classroom procedures and reading strategies
Hobbies & Interests:
Avid live music fan focusing on aging local bands
Constant desert trips enjoying several off-road vehicles
Single father that raised two outstanding young adults, one who now teaches music in Orange County
Why I Became a Teacher:
My life interestingly enough has evolved in a full circle. In my twenties I was working several jobs. My favorite, however, was a recreation leader for Long Beach City College. During the summers we ran sports camps for kids and I was in charge of the tennis classes. At some point I thought "hey" I'm pretty good with kids maybe I could be doing better. Thus, I went back to college, got my degree and my credential. After working several years in middle school I was picked up by Carson High; a couple more years passed, and the position as tennis coach opened up for me as well. Now my professional life feels whole and complete. I have the best of both worlds, academics and athletics.
My life interestingly enough has evolved in a full circle. In my twenties I was working several jobs. My favorite, however, was a recreation leader for Long Beach City College. During the summers we ran sports camps for kids and I was in charge of the tennis classes. At some point I thought "hey" I'm pretty good with kids maybe I could be doing better. Thus, I went back to college, got my degree and my credential. After working several years in middle school I was picked up by Carson High; a couple more years passed, and the position as tennis coach opened up for me as well. Now my professional life feels whole and complete. I have the best of both worlds, academics and athletics.
