Jon Galante
Hi, Jon Galante here -- looking to help candidates win elections!
Jon Galante's Bio:
Jon Galante's Experience:
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Regional Development at Junior Achievement of Western PA
2013 - 2015I am always looking to raise funds, recruit mentors, & engage new schools.
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Jury Commissioner at Butler County
2012 - 2014The Office of the Jury Commissioners was responsible for summoning citizens of Butler County to jury service. In addition, the office I ran handled all requests for deferrals and medical excusals from jury duty. I defeated my opponent, by a landslide victory, 61% to 39% in 2013. Two days after my victory and election by the people of Butler County -- the County Commissioners abolished the office.
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Adjunct Instructor at Butler County Community College
2013 - 2013Created a "web design" course tailored to educating middle and high school students on how to create and design their own websites. Trained students on how to update their websites by incorporating emerging media technology to allow for constant improvement. Stressed the importance of using social media in a "positive" manner for this "Kids on Campus" summer course.
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Teacher at Butler Area School District
January 2012 - June 2012Taught 11th and 12th grade students at Butler Senior High School. Instructed two sections of the IHS Make-Up course (World Cultures/current events) and three sections of the Honors United States History course. Designed and implemented the entire curriculum for the World Cultures course.
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Teacher at Pittsburgh Public Schools
August 2011 - January 2012Instructed two sections of 6th grade World Cultures, three sections of 8th Grade American History, and one section of Reading Intervention while teaching at Schiller Classical Academy.
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High School Basketball Coach at Slippery Rock Area School District; George Junior Republic; Freeport Area SD; Moniteau Area SD
2004 - 20122004-05: Slippery Rock High School - Varsity Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach 2005-06: Slippery Rock High School - Varsity Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach (39 wins, 13 losses) 2006-07: George Junior Republic High School - Varsity Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach 2007-08: Freeport Area High School - Head JV, Varsity Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach 2008-09: Freeport Area High School - Head JV, Varsity Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach 2009-10: Moniteau Area High School - Head JV, Varsity Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach 2010-11: Moniteau Area High School - Head JV, Varsity Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach 2011-12: Moniteau Area High School - Head JV, Varsity Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach
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Office Manager at Mike Kelly for Congress
June 2010 - November 2010Member of the 3-person campaign team that was successful in getting Rep. Mike Kelly elected to Congress.
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Legislative Affairs and Policy Liaison at Pennsylvania House of Representatives
June 2008 - November 2009Kept State Representative Brian Ellis abreast of the ongoing political & legislative landscape in PA and served as his ear to the ground for current events in the 11th District.
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District Office Staff at U.S. House of Representatives
2007 - 2007Interned during the summer of 2007 for United States Congressman Phil English.
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Consultant at Various Partners
January 2015Primarily focusing on helping non-profit organizations to identify and secure financial resources through grant proposals.
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Substitute Teacher at Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4 School District
November 2009Certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to serve as a Substitute Teacher in all grade levels and subjects K-12.
Jon Galante's Education:
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University of Pittsburgh
2011 – 2012Master's Degree -
Grove City College
2004 – 2008Bachelor's DegreeConcentration: Political Science, Business, Pre-Law -
Butler HS
2000 – 2004Diploma
Jon Galante's Interests & Activities:
Coaching basketball, reading many newspapers, current events, politics, live comedy, recording live concerts, playing sports, and officiating football, basketball, & baseball.