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Otis James

GLEN ALLEN

Summary

Accomplished professional bringing several years of experience. Recognized for developing leadership skills. Talented at identifying interventional methods and creating learning opportunities. Dedicated and dynamic with passion for driving student progress and learning innovation. Expertise in curriculum development and classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment while integrating educational technology to enhance student outcomes. Proven ability to mentor and inspire, achieving a 95% retention rate.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

MCJROTC Instructor

Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico
07.2017 - Current
  • Led cadets to achieve a 95% retention rate in the program.
  • Developed leadership skills in over 100 students annually.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Established objectives for lessons, modules, and projects.
  • Enhanced curriculum with real-world applications and scenarios.
  • Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
  • Integrated technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Organized community service events enhance local engagement.

Company First Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
07.1997 - 09.2017
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Led, mentored, and trained thousands of Marines and Sailors.
  • Assisted the Commanding Officer in implementing, recording, and conducting all unit training.
  • Conducted six Leadership Training courses.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Teaching and Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2017

Education Specialist - Education Specialist

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08-2015

Master of Arts - Business Management & Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
07-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
08-2012

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Individualized instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Educational technology
  • Student assessment
  • Blackboard
  • Canvas
  • Microsoft Office Suites
  • Windows 10
  • SharePoint

Timeline

MCJROTC Instructor

Henrico County Public Schools
07.2017 - Current

Company First Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
07.1997 - 09.2017

Master of Arts - Education Teaching and Leadership

Liberty University

Education Specialist - Education Specialist

Liberty University

Master of Arts - Business Management & Leadership

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

American Military University
Otis James