James Bass
MOBILE,AL
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in Instructional Leadership and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director
Peter F. Alba Middle School
08.2020 - Current
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Schedule games for all sporting events on Dragonfly and Gofan
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
Special Education Teacher
Peter F. Alba Middle School
01.2005 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Associative Pastor
Moss Point Full Gospel Church
06.2002 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Boys Basketball Coach
Peter F. Alba Middle School
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
Assistant Principal Intern
Peter F. Alba Middle School
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted in supervising extracurricular activities and events.
- Advised principal on student attendance and behavior.
- Assisted principal with busing and traffic duty activities
- Assisted principal during at school and away sporting events
- Assisted in the development of school improvement program
- Assisted principal during cafeteria duty
Education
EdD Educational Leadership - Educational
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Communication
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.1998
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
- Decision making
- Data Analysis
- Student Achievement
- Leadership
Affiliations
U. S. Army- 1983-2005
American Education Association
Mobile County Education Association
Timeline
Assistant Principal Intern
Peter F. Alba Middle School
09.2020 - Current
Athletic Director
Peter F. Alba Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Boys Basketball Coach
Peter F. Alba Middle School
09.2014 - 01.2019
Special Education Teacher
Peter F. Alba Middle School
01.2005 - Current
Associative Pastor
Moss Point Full Gospel Church
06.2002 - Current
EdD Educational Leadership - Educational
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Communication
Concordia University
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