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James Bass

James Bass

Mobile

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Peter F. Alba Middle School, excelling in collaborative leadership and conflict resolution. Successfully developed IEPs and enhanced student engagement, while managing athletic programs and budgets. Skilled in data analysis and fostering positive relationships, driving both academic and extracurricular success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Athletic Director

Peter F. Alba Middle School
08.2020 - Current
  • Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
  • Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
  • Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
  • Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
  • Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.

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 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.

Assistant Principal Intern

Peter F. Alba Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in supervising extracurricular activities and events.
  • Engaged with parents to drive parent participation.
  • Advised principal on student attendance and behavior.
  • Collaborated with parents and students to coordinate school events.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
08-2020

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Communications

Concordia University
Portland, OR
12-1998

Skills

Collaborative Leadership

Team Building

Interpersonal Communication skills

Data Analysis

Differentiated Learning Strategies

Proficient with Microsoft Suite Applications

Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments


  • Mobile County Leadership Academy-Graduated: May 2025


  • Hope Institute-Building Character-Graduated: May 2025


  • United States Army-Retired

Timeline

Assistant Principal Intern

Peter F. Alba Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2024

Athletic Director

Peter F. Alba Middle School
08.2020 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Peter F. Alba Middle School
01.2005 - Current

Master of Science - Education Administration

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of South Alabama

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Communications

Concordia University