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What was your first job?

My first paying job ever was in High School working at the then New McDonalds making salads. My first job though was working in the bookstore in the morning before first period at my elementary-middle school in Germantown, TN.

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Work history

Educate Online November 2007 to the present
Teacher

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How would you describe your time at Educate Online?

Currently tutoring students in Math and Reading in grades 3-8 online for Educate Online. Am familiar with online teaching tools including the use of a light pen and tablet, wireless mouse, live audio interaction as well as many other online tools such as IM.
Memphis City Schools July 2005 to June 2007
Classroom Teacher

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How would you describe your time at Memphis City Schools?

I was responsible for planning and organizing instruction to Middle and High School students in the areas of English and English as a Second Language. I was also responsible for managing the learning environment and for planning instruction, as well as maintain my classes administratively. In other words, I graded papers, kept and reported attendance, and communicated effectively with parents, students, other teachers, and administrators among others.... read more
Circuit City October 2003 to July 2005
Product Specialist

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How would you describe your time at Circuit City?

Responsible for communicating with customers concerning their needs and wants, including listening to customers and helping educate them about the current technologies that we sold that would meet their needs. Assisted customers in purchasing the digital imaging and computer items that would best meet their needs and current purchasing power.... read more
Melrose High School March 2003 to May 2003
Student Teacher

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How would you describe your time at Melrose High School?

High School Student Teaching Experience. James M. Duckworth-Cooperating Teacher
901-327-4304 jimduckworth@bellsouth.net
Doris Brown - University Supervisor
901-323-0888
Sherwood Middle School January 2003 to March 2003
Student Teacher

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How would you describe your time at Sherwood Middle School?

Middle School Student Teaching Experience in Memphis City Schools.
Desk Assistant

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How would you describe your time at University of Memphis, Depa...?

Worked at the Front Desk of my Residence Hall while in Graduate School. Was responsible for handling and directing incoming telephone calls and for assisting residents with out going calls. In addition, Was responsible for handling the routine concerns of residents and others during my shift and contacting Resident Advisors and-or other Residence Life staff as needed and for judging when to refer problems supervisors as needed.... read more
ResCare of Tennessee August 1999 to September 2001
Habilitation Training Specialist

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How would you describe your time at ResCare of Tennessee?

Direct care staff to people with developmental disabilities who lived in houses in the community. Responsible for administering medications, putting into action behavior plans, as well as ensuring community involvement, and job coaching. In addition, was responsible for transporting to various appointments medical, business, and personal. Responsible for coordinating care with Occupational, Psychological, Psychiatric, and other medical professionals. Kept persons with developmental disabilities in contact with and coordinated activities with family members with other direct care staff. Kept and maintained records and complied with dietary and other procedures.... read more
Gehl Corp., AMVETS, PVA July 1993 to May 1997
Customer Service Representative

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How would you describe your time at Gehl Corp., AMVETS, PVA?

During this time, I worked doing telephone sales for the Memphis and Shelby County Firefighters Associations. I sold
tickets to the firefighter???s bi-annual charity concerts. Proceeds went to their charity concerns such as the Burn Center
at the Regional Medical Center. I left to start
graduate school. During much of my time in college, I worked for
various charities including PVA and AMVETS procuring donations.
... read more
World Book Educational Products December 1992 to June 1993
Educational Specialist

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How would you describe your time at World Book Educational Prod...?

Was responsible for setting my own schedule; making appointments; finding out where customers lived, and working shows. Furthermore, was responsible for exploring and discovering customers??? educational needs, and meeting those needs. Listened to their needs & concerns, and effectively communicated how we could best meet their needs.... read more
U.S. NAVY September 1990 to November 1992
Electronic Equipment Repairman

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How would you describe your time at U.S. NAVY?

Entered the U.S. Navy in order to acquire money for college. While in the Navy, was told by my superiors that I had an incredible talent for speaking, writing, and communicating. Moreover, when the U.S. Congress signed post-Cold War cutbacks into effect, my job area became 120% overmanned overnight. Fulfilled my enlistment obligation and was Honorably Discharged.... read more

Education

University of Memphis Graduate School August 1999 to August 2005
Education

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How would you describe your time at University of Memphis Gradu...?

I graduated with a 3.41 GPA in my Graduate Studies in Education. I received the Master's of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education in ESL (K-12) and English (7-12). I hold current, valid Teacher certification in ESL (K12), English-Language Arts (7-12), and History (7-12). I wrote my thesis on "Teaching Reading in the Content Areas," and accepted an invitation to join Kappa Delta Pi (the Internation Education Honor Society. Finally, I was selected for a U.S. National Collegiate awardfrom The U.S. Achievement Academy... read more
History & English (ESL)

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How would you describe your time at University of Memphis-Colle...?

Bachelors of Arts in History & English: Graduated with a 3.14 GPA and a double-major in History and English with a Concentration in English as a Second Language. During the spring of 1997, inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. In the spring of 1998, Was elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Attended all spring, summer, and fall semesters, living in year-round Campus Housing. Graduated with 199 credit hours in History and English fields as well as in the fields of Education, Education Psychology, and Psychology.... read more

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