Jared Gross | Educator & Software Developer

About

I completed a Bachelor of Education After Degree at Brandon University after earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. My teaching experience spans early years, elementary, middle years, and secondary classrooms.

Alongside teaching, I build practical software and educational technology projects. This gives me a strong foundation in problem-solving, digital tools, and explaining complex ideas clearly.

Teaching

Calm, structured, relationship-centered instruction.

I value clear expectations, positive relationships, practical examples, formative checks, and support that helps students understand difficult concepts.

Bachelor of Education After Degree candidate at Brandon University
Early Years Stream, 2024–2026
K–12 practicum experience across early years, elementary, middle years, and secondary classrooms
Strong mathematics, educational technology, and student support background

Software

Compact tools for real problems.

I build software across web, server, desktop, mobile, and game development. In education, this helps me use technology thoughtfully, explain technical ideas clearly, and create practical tools for learning and organization.

TypeScript, Python, Firebase, PostgreSQL, Docker, Qt, Unity
Web apps, desktop applications, educational platforms, and games
Open-source projects and self-hosted/community software

Practicum Experience

Teaching experience across grade levels and settings.

My practicum placements helped me grow from a prepared teacher candidate into a more confident, reflective, and capable beginning teacher.

2024

Practicum I — Brennan School

Kindergarten Math/Science · Elementary ELA

Developed foundational lesson planning and classroom routine skills.
Supported early learners through modelling, repetition, and hands-on learning.
Practiced classroom management, redirection, phonics, and read-aloud activities.

2025

Practicum II — RLG / Ross L. Gray School

Grade 2–4 Math and Science

Planned lessons with clearer learning targets and formative checks.
Used hands-on and iPad-supported learning activities.
Improved pacing, transitions, oral discussion, and lesson closure.

2025

Practicum III — Shevchenko School

Grade 9, 10, and 12 Essential Mathematics

Applied my mathematics background in a secondary classroom setting.
Strengthened teacher presence, pacing, questioning, and guided practice.
Supported students through visual modelling and clear mathematical explanations.

2026

Practicum IV — Pineland Colony School

Multi-grade Grade 5–8 · All subjects

Managed multiple grade levels, subjects, and learning needs.
Built flexibility, cultural awareness, and independent classroom leadership.
Applied feedback with professionalism, confidence, and responsiveness.

Education & Training

Formal preparation, classroom growth, and continued learning.

My teaching background combines university preparation, practicum experience, professional development, conference presentations, and training connected to inclusive and reflective classroom practice.

Education

2024–2026

Bachelor of Education, After Degree

Brandon University — Brandon, MB

Early Years Stream

2020–2024

Bachelor of Science, Three-Year

Brandon University — Brandon, MB

Graduated with Great Distinction
Major: Mathematics, GPA 4.0
Minor: History, GPA 3.6
Overall GPA: 3.85

Training

Respect in Schools — April 26, 2025
Accessibility Training — April 26, 2025
Treaty Education — November 27–28, 2025

Professional Learning

Presenter & Participant, BYTE Conference 2025 — Presented Kuriki and attended sessions on storytelling, game-based learning, robotics, and programming in the classroom.
Presenter & Participant, BYTE Conference 2026 — Presented Kuriki and attended sessions on AI in education, assessment in the age of AI, computer science curriculum, and ethical AI integration.
Presenter & Participant, WestCAST Conference 2026 — Presented Kuriki and attended sessions on UDL in Physical Education, nature-based learning, classroom community building, and ethical AI integration.
MTS PD Day: MTSLD, 2024 — Numeracy, early literacy detection, structured literacy, vocabulary, and grammar.
MTS PD Day: MAMT, 2025 — Joy, equity, creativity, conceptual understanding, problem-solving, dyscalculia supports, and inclusive mathematics education.
Treaty Education, 2025 — Training focused on Treaty education and classroom application.
Understanding the True History between Indigenous and Hutterite Peoples, 2024 — Student-centered learning, portfolios, inquiry, self-reflection, Treaty education, and balanced perspectives.

Teaching Practice

Classroom learning, practicum work, and student-centered activities.

A small collection of teaching moments and artifacts showing hands-on learning, visual instruction, classroom routines, and practicum experiences.

Clock model activity during a math lesson — Hands-on clock model activity used to support visual understanding of time and analog clocks.

Students working on a soil science activity — Soil and plant growth activity connecting science outcomes with observation and hands-on learning.

Student pottery and planted seedlings — Student-made pottery connected to a plant growth unit and classroom-based creative work.

Working on a math problem with kindergartens — Kindergarten math problem solving with modelling, repetition, and one-on-one support.

Students versus a teacher in a tug-of-war activity — Forces and motion activity in a tug-of-war between students and a teacher.

Student science project display — Student science projects showcasing inquiry-based learning, creativity, and hands-on exploration.

Students working on a pulley system activity — Pulley system activity connecting physics concepts with practical, hands-on learning.

Selected Work

Featured Projects

A focused selection of software projects, including educational tools and practical systems.

Kuriki

A curriculum organization platform for managing outcomes, lessons, worksheets, and shared teaching resources.

EducationTypeScriptFirebase

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Invigo

An assembly-based inventory manager for component tracking, quoting, and management.

PythonQtInventory

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Hutterite Bookshelf

A searchable digital collection of Hutterite songs, hymns, books, and synchronized sing-along resources.

TypeScriptPythonPostgreSQL

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HBNI Audio

A broadcasting platform for archived audio, live broadcasts, scheduled events, and media access.

PythonDockerPostgreSQL

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ThePantry

A family-based ordering system that uses points to support fair distribution during bulk purchases.

TypeScriptPythonPostgreSQL

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Gradebook

A gradebook application for educators to track student grades and classroom assessment data.

PythonQtEducation

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Honours & Awards

Academic honours and teaching recognition.

These recognitions reflect consistent academic achievement, strength in mathematics, and recognition for teaching excellence in the Early Years stream.

Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education (Early Years), 2026
Harold Vidal Scholarship in Education, 2025
Silver Medal in Mathematics, 2024
President’s Honour Society, 2023–2025
Dean’s Honour List, 2021–2025
Governor General’s Academic Medal, 2020

Contact

Get in touch.

The best way to reach me is by email. You can also connect through my project profiles.

Email Codeberg TheCodingJsoftware