Gideon Varon

Maritime academic and training professional with 18 years of experience in maritime education and seafaring. Currently an Academic Supervisor at MAAP with proven expertise in STCW 2010 Manila Amendments, MARINA, and CHED compliance, curriculum development, faculty instruction, and onboard training supervision.

Academic Supervisor/Facilitator/Instructor - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific - Mariveles, Bataan

(2015)

• Participate with the school faculty and administration to integrate appropriate maritime material
• Evaluate the students' academic progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations
• Prepare lesson content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives
• Identify learning struggles and successes of students; provide support and encouragement
• Employ various approaches and learning styles to instruct students

Deck Instructor - Technological Institute of the Philippines

(2014 - 2015)

• Prepare lesson content in accordance with curriculum objectives
• Identify learning struggles and successes of students; provide support and encouragement
• Employ various approaches and learning styles to instruct students

Second Officer - Marlow Navigations Philippines Inc.

(2008 - 2014)

• Reports directly to the Captain on bridge and ship handling duties; acts as navigator and OOW
• Responsible for emergency procedures, safety and awareness protocols
• Stand bridge watches and pilot the vessel using all navigational means
• In charge of docking/undocking, mooring stations, cargo evolutions, and safety equipment inspections

Master of Science - Marine Transportation (Superintendent) - Center for Maritime Advanced Studies

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation - John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (2004 - 2007)