JAMES HARRISON FORD
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Proactive and compassionate teacher and nonprofit professional with extensive experience. Skilled at remaining calm in difficult and challenging situations and responding appropriately. Motivated and detail-oriented, able to provide high quality care in a safe manner, ensuring the dignity and well-being of all individuals. Expert communicator, capable of bridging differences to engage others and preparing comprehensive reports. Empathetic and nonjudgmental professional adept at establishing effective working relationships with community partners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
STUDENT CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2016 - Current
- Taught a variety of Social Studies classes along with electives including Spanish, PE and Career Explorations
- Administered, monitored and guided student learning while utilizing on-line curriculum
- This included providing students with a variety of projects and assignments that enhanced and challenged a variety of learning styles
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Coordinated monthly community service projects; yearly blood drives and student-centered activities
- Served on Campus Improvement Team and created variety of videos promoting Student Choice High School
DCS VISIT DRIVER
COMTRANS
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided safe, reliable, caring transportation to children and adults with special non-emergency circumstances
- Oversaw and documented all aspects of child, family, and parent visits
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing a safe, timely, and enjoyable experience for all clients
- Coordinated and communicated with families, dispatch, and supervisors to ensure adherence to all visit guidelines
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients
- Assisted several families in modifying behaviors and parenting skills, allowing children to be returned home
SUPPORT PARTNER, EAST VALLEY MEN'S CENTER SHELTER
A NEW LEAF
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: A non-profit foundation providing a variety of support services such as youth and behavioral services and homeless shelters
- Empowered homeless men to enhance personal welfare by providing opportunities to gain social skills and job skills
- Briefed clients on house rules, chores, and housekeeping policies, and ensured client adherence
- Conducted meetings with clients weekly to offer support, follow-up, and resources
- Provided varied verbal and physical crisis intervention
- A non-profit foundation providing a variety of support services such as youth and behavioral services and homeless shelters
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Enabled young men to make positive personal changes, empowering them to become successful adults
- Enriched program goals and objectives
SHIFT DIRECTOR, ALICE PETERSON RESIDENCE
A NEW LEAF
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: A non-profit foundation providing a variety of support services such as youth and behavioral services and homeless shelters
- Managed daily activities for community-based alternative program for status offenders
- Created student-centered activities designed to inspire and motivate clients
- Counseled and mentored clients to enable them to make positive life choices
- A non-profit foundation providing a variety of support services such as youth and behavioral services and homeless shelters
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Established positive relationships with peers, and counseled them through difficult times
- Aided parents and children to achieve life-changing goals
TEACHER, TECHNOLOGY
ARTS ACADEMY AT ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Providing a learning environment rich in the arts, where students achieve academic and social excellence
- Developed and instructed seventh and eighth grade comprehensive technical programs, including basic keyboarding, computer concepts, and software applications
- Promoted a positive attitude towards academic learning by using capacity-building and character-building strategies
- Providing a learning environment rich in the arts, where students achieve academic and social excellence
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Created and maintained computer-based program and curriculum in which students learned keyboarding skills and software utilization
- Improved and enhanced computer skills for a large number of students
PARAPROFESSIONAL
SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: A college preparatory institution that integrates college readiness in a technology rich classroom
- Worked with students individually or in small groups to reinforce behavior skills as directed by the teacher
- Implemented students' individual programs for behavior
- Applied effective strategies for management of behavior, as well as crisis intervention strategies for prevention and intervention
- Maintained accurate, complete, and correct records
- A college preparatory institution that integrates college readiness in a technology rich classroom
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Developed caring relationships with peers by utilizing consistent behavior modification skills
- Successfully helped students adapt to new IEP goals and modifications
MARKETING ASSOCIATE
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: A daily newspaper circulated throughout Arizona, the state's largest newspaper
- Created and developed marketing programs for business owners using a wide range of advertising strategies, including print and online products
- Provided strategic advertising recommendations to clients based on understanding of business, target audiences, and goals
- Designed and conducted presentations for clients
- A daily newspaper circulated throughout Arizona, the state's largest newspaper
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Exceeded position expectations, surpassing goals and receiving multiple awards
- Achieved 98% of all quota goals
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Administration
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Flagstaff, AZBachelor of Arts - Secondary Education & Comprehensive Social Studies
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Huntington, WVParadise Valley Administrative Internship Program -
Multiple Intelligences Workshop -
Qualified Evaluator Workshop -
Lee Canter Assertive Discipline Training -
Skills
- Teaching
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Facilitation
- Case Management
- Relationship Building
- Advocacy & Support
- Student-Centered Instruction
- Activity Coordination
- Prevention & Intervention Strategies
- Needs Assessments
- Marketing & Communications
- Records & Documentation
Community Service
- Salvation Army
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- PALS After-School Olympics
- Special Olympics Coach
Training
- Paradise Valley Administrative Internship Program
- Multiple Intelligences Workshop
- Qualified Evaluator Workshop
- Lee Canter Assertive Discipline Training
Timeline
Teacher
STUDENT CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2016 - Current
DCS VISIT DRIVER
COMTRANS
01.2015 - 01.2016
SUPPORT PARTNER, EAST VALLEY MEN'S CENTER SHELTER
A NEW LEAF
01.2014 - 12.2014
SHIFT DIRECTOR, ALICE PETERSON RESIDENCE
A NEW LEAF
01.2012 - 12.2013
TEACHER, TECHNOLOGY
ARTS ACADEMY AT ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN
01.2011 - 12.2011
PARAPROFESSIONAL
SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.2010 - 12.2011
MARKETING ASSOCIATE
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC
01.2004 - 12.2010
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Administration
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education & Comprehensive Social Studies
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Paradise Valley Administrative Internship Program -
Multiple Intelligences Workshop -
Qualified Evaluator Workshop -
Lee Canter Assertive Discipline Training -
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