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Overview
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Donna James

Donna James

Harrison,AR

Summary

41 years in education as a teacher, counselor, and facilitator has given me a wealth of life experiences that I have dedicated to sharing with my students and colleagues.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor/Literacy Facilitator

Rogers Public Schools
Garfield , AR
08.2016 - 05.2020

My 16 years of experience at Garfield Elementary included:

8 years as a third grade teacher, 4 years as a first grade teacher and 4 years as counselor/literacy coach.

Adjunct Instructor

John Brown University
Rogers , AR
08.2013 - 12.2015

Taught elementary science to preservice teachers at the college level in the evenings.

Teacher

Nettleton Public Schools
Jonesboro, AR
08.1985 - 05.2004
  • My years at Nettleton included many grade levels. I created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Teacher

Lake City Public Schools
Lake City, AR
08.1979 - 05.1985

Taught self contained special education for 3 years, first grade for 2 years and second grade for 1 year.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
05.1979

Master of Science - Counseling

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
05.1996

Skills

My skills are varied as I have 41 years of experience working both, directly and indirectly with educating and forming little minds

I have experiences working with teachers through presenting and providing professional development

I have also taught preservice teachers at John Brown University in evenings to help prepare them for teaching science at the elementary level

Timeline

Counselor/Literacy Facilitator - Rogers Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2020
Adjunct Instructor - John Brown University
08.2013 - 12.2015
Teacher - Nettleton Public Schools
08.1985 - 05.2004
Teacher - Lake City Public Schools
08.1979 - 05.1985
Arkansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education/Special Education
Arkansas State University - Master of Science, Counseling
Donna James