James Asbury
Chesterton,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator, skilled carpenter and project manager with a proven track record at Portage Township Schools and Heartland Homes. Expert in curriculum development and project management, fostering relationships and enhancing learning experiences. Adept at creative planning and implementing safety protocols, delivering high-quality results while adapting to diverse needs.
I am Hardworking and energetic individual who is both people and results driven.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Portage Township Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Taught multiple grade levels and topics from mathematics to history.
- 5th Grade students tested at grade level or below averaged 10th grade math by years end.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using many different strategies as needed by the group or individuals.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through open communication with all stakeholders.
Carpenter /General Foreman
Heartland Homes
01.2000 - 08.2010
- Planned scores of building projects collaborating with homeowners, other trades, lumber yards and workers to streamline and maximize productivity and customer satisfaction while minimizing expenses.
- Maintained a safe and friendly work atmosphere working with many different people and tradesman simultaneously.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with safety and building protocols and regulations.
- Coordinated with suppliers and delivery trucks with materials and supply lists that I generated based off of the project needs.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Carpenter
Foschiatti Construction
06.1994 - 12.2000
- Specialized in framing and finish carpentry.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
- Followed safety protocols when using power tools and heavy equipment.
- Operated SkyTrak and other heavy equipment.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials for various job sites and structures.
- Worked effectively and safely with a team of carpenters and laborers to complete building projects.
Utility Worker
Holten Meat Company
10.1991 - 04.1993
- Completed daily maintenance tasks in record time to maximize productivity.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
- Counted stock and recorded for inventory recordkeeping.
- Operated grinders, mincers and other equipment to process meat.
- Worked in freezer to load material to truck bays for transportation.
- Boxed, labeled, stacked various orders of product on pallets and moved to freezer whorehouse using a variety of trucks and standing forklifts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Purdue University
Hammond, IN05-2010
Associate of Arts - History
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL12-1999
Skills
- Relationship building
- Program development
- Curriculum development
- Flexible and adaptive
- Creative planning
- Critical thinking
- Project development
- Workforce training
- Quality assurance and control
- Safety protocol
- Construction management
- Stakeholder communications
Accomplishments
- Most recently I have designed, developed and created two classes for juniors and seniors in high school: Mythology and Crimes of the 20th Century.
- Building Achievements - I have framed over 200 homes, two of which were my family's own home.
- I have two beautiful daughters and a beautiful wife of 25 years which is my greatest accomplishment of all.
Certification
- Professional Educator License: K12 endorsement, Government & Citizenship, Historical Perspectives, Sociology
- BLS Certification July 2024-2026 CPR / Heimlich / AED Certification
ACES Award and Most Influential Educator Award
The ACES awards are a special event where the top 10% of graduating students select a teacher that has made a meaningful impact on their lives. I received this award at the ACES banquet in 2020 and 2024. The Most influential Educator Award was Awarded by the Independent Colleges of Indiana in 2021-2022.
Timeline
Teacher
Portage Township Schools
08.2010 - Current
Carpenter /General Foreman
Heartland Homes
01.2000 - 08.2010
Carpenter
Foschiatti Construction
06.1994 - 12.2000
Utility Worker
Holten Meat Company
10.1991 - 04.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Purdue University
Associate of Arts - History
Southwestern Illinois College
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