EDUCATION John J. Erwin 103 Horne St. St. Charles, IL 60174 H (630) 578-5169 W (630) 682-2060 C (630) 877-7732 Email: John.Erwin@cusd200.org or jjerwin2000@yahoo.com AURORA UNIVERSITY, Aurora, Illinois. Type 75 certificate in school administration Type 10 certificate in special education- Learning Disabilities Type 09 certificate in secondary education- History, Geography HONORS RELATED EXPERIENCE 4/05-Present NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Dekalb, Illinois Graduate Student UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, Ohio. Master of Education, July 1997, GPA 3.9 OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio. Bachelor of Science, November 1992, GPA 3.4 University Graduate Scholarship, Army ROTC Scholarship, Cum Laude Graduate, Dean s List, Distinguished Military Graduate, Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award nominee for the state of Ohio, 2LT Jake Tressler Leadership Award, and membership in Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Gamma Mu, and Kappa Delta Pi honor societies. FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL- Wheaton, Illinois. Special Education Teacher -Write IEPs and Coordinate services for students with special needs. -Collaborate with regular and special education teachers and aides. -Teach History, Language Arts, Math, and Academic Skills. -Collaborate with and participate in Professional Learning Committees for the delivery of instruction and the selection of curriculum. -Guest speaker for community relations activities, and coordinator of guest speakers for presentations at the school. -Member of Social Emotional Learning committee. 08/08-8/09 ACTIVE DUTY U.S. ARMY- Afghanistan. Battalion Fire Support Officer, Information Operations Officer, Civil-Military Operations Officer -Responsible for improving security, economic conditions, and governance for Laghman Province in Eastern Afghanistan. -Responsible for coordinating fire support for combat operations. -Responsible for planning and implementing propaganda to influence the local population and increase friendly interactions. -Responsible for coordinating $2.1 million in construction projects with Afghan Government officials to improve economic conditions, increase employment, and improve governance. 11/03-4/05 ACTIVE DUTY U.S. ARMY- Bamberg, Germany. Company Commander, MP Company -Responsible for training, administration, and discipline of 124 Soldiers -Conducted law enforcement and force protection operations at 4 bases. -Conducted law enforcement operations in New Orleans, LA, during Hurricane Katrina relief effort during 9/05.
ERWIN, JOHN J. Page 2 8/00-11/03 WHEATON NORTH HIGH SCHOOL- Wheaton, Illinois. Special Education Resource Teacher -Case manager for 15-20 special needs students. -Teach direct service classes and co-teach integrated classes. -Implement research based reading instruction leading to the creation of a new course offering. -Raised reading levels of students by an average of 2 grade levels -Head freshman football coach. 8/97-6/00 SOUTH WEBSTER HIGH SCHOOL- South Webster, Ohio. Special Educator -Dual role as special educator and regular education teacher. -Planned, organized, and acquired funding to train 30 teachers K-12 for Language! curriculum. -Raised reading levels of students by an average of 1.7 grade levels. -Wrote and acquired a grant for a classroom computer projector and a grant to start a writing lab. -Integrated technology into classroom with use of Accelerated Math software, Grade Machine software, the internet, and CD-ROMs for instruction and record keeping. 8/96-6/97 WESTERN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL- Cincinnati Public Schools. Special Education Intern -Taught students with orthopedic and developmental handicaps in both inclusive and self-contained settings. 7/96-8/96 PROJECT SUCCEED ACADEMY- Cincinnati Public Schools. -Student Teacher -Taught 3 rd grade summer school for at risk youth. 9/95-6/96 CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE -Adjunct Instructor -Taught World Regional Geography and Human Geography. 1/95-6/96 SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER- Cincinnati, Ohio. -Instructor -Taught Study Skills, Reading, and Math. 1/94-6/95 CINCINNATI PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL- Cincinnati Public Schools. -Substitute Teacher -Homebound Tutor -Tutored cancer stricken student at his home. 8/92-5/94 NELSONVILLE-YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT- Nelsonville, Ohio. -Substitute Teacher -Student Teacher -Taught Government and Law grades 9-12. OTHER SKILLS Strong character and leadership skills; team player, collaborative staff member, facilitator and speaker; problem solver, data-based decision maker, advocate for research based interventions; computer literate, retired from the military with 21 years of experience; combat veteran, 18 years of teaching experience; church elder, active in the community, parent, a good sense of humor. Marathon finisher.
BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY ERWIN, JOHN J. 05 MAY 2015 MAJ, FA Born 08 FEB 1969 in Meridian, Mississippi 103 Horne St., St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 578-5169 Home (630) 877-7732 Cell John.Erwin@cusd200.org jjerwin2000@yahoo.com BN FSO HHC, 1-178 IN (708) 824-5225 School Teacher, CUSD200, Wheaton, IL 60187, (630) 682-2060 Enlisted Service: 3 years Total Service: 21 years Civilian Education Degree Completed/Date Aurora University Type 75 Admin Certificate 2007 University of Cincinnati M. Ed.1997 Ohio University BS Ed. 1992 Northern Illinois University Graduate Student/Present U.S. Decorations/Badges Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Ribbon, NATO ribbon, Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (5), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2), Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon/ Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Commander ISAF Letter of Commendation, and various state awards. Chronological List of Appointments Rank Source Date of Rank 2LT ROTC NOV 1992 1LT ARNG NOV 1995 CPT ARNG OCT 1999 MAJ ARNG OCT 2006
Chronological Record of Duty Assignments Position Unit Location From/To CO FSO HHB 1-134 FA OHARNG 1992/1993 BN RSO HHB 1-134 FA OHARNG 1993/1994 BTRY FDO C 1-134 FA OHARNG 1994/1996 BTRY XO C 1-134 FA OHARNG 1996/1998 BN FSO HHB 1-134 FA OHARNG 1998/2000 S-4 HHS 2-122 FA ILARNG 2000/2002 BTRY CDR HHS 2-122 FA ILARNG 2002/2003 BTRY CDR B 2-122 FA GERMANY 2003/2005 Environmental Officer HHC STARC Springfield 2006 Asst BDE FSO HHC 33 rd BDE Urbana 2006/2008 BN FSO HHC 1-178 IN Afghanistan 2008/2009 BN IO (PSYOPS) HHC 1-178 IN Afghanistan 2008/2009 BN CMO (CERP) HHC 1-178 IN Afghanistan 2008/2009 Asst BDE FSO HHC 33 rd BDE Urbana 2009/2010 Retired Officer HHC 33 rd BDE Urbana 2010/Present BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY Officer: Erwin, John J. Spouse Name: NA Rank: MAJ Date and Place of Birth: 08 Feb 1969, Meridian, Mississippi Mandatory Removal Date: 31DEC2020 Home Address: 103 Horne St., St. Charles, IL 60174 Home Telephone: (630) 578-5169 Present Assignment: Retired Combat Veteran Unit Telephone: (708) 824-5225 Civilian Occupation: Teacher
Business Telephone: (630) 682-2060 Enlisted Service: 1989-1992 Source and Date of Commission: ROTC 1992/Ohio University Military Schools Attended: Year Completed: SUPPLY SPECIALIST 1989 AIRBORNE 1990 ROTC ADVANCED CAMP 1991 FAOBC 1993 FAOAC 1998 CAS3 2002 MPOQC 2003 ILE 2006 AFGHAN CULTURAL TRAINING 2007 XCTC/MOBILIZATION TRAINING 2008 Veterans Activities: Operation Support Our Troops- America Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5036 St. Charles, IL American Legion Cantigny Post 566 Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Department of Veteran s Affairs Fox Valley Marathon www.lineofadvance.org- Writer Tough Mudder Changing Children s Worlds-Military Families Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Semper Fi Fund Boots & Hooves Equestrian Retreat Team Red White & Blue- Chicago Operation Welcome Home Troops Military Officers Association of America Warrior 2 Warrior Volunteer Ride 2 Recovery Hero Project 2006-Present 2007-Present 2009-Present 2009-Present 2010-Present 2012-Present 2015-Present 2015-Present