James J. Lewis III
Cleveland,OH
Summary
High energy, new graduate with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in early elementary classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
Barberton City Schools
Barberton, OH
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans to differentiate learning for students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for classroom of 25 students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
Student Teacher, Preschool
Young Explorers Montessori School
Streetsboro, OH
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
Youth Basketball Referee
OHSAA
Cleveland, OH
07.2019 - Current
- Instructed players and coaches on basketball game rules.
- Handled high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball fans.
- Worked at competitive athletic basketball games, tournaments and special sporting events.
- Maintained standardized expectations of fairness concerning penalties and acts not adhering to required sportsmanship.
- Enforced rule expectations with pre-game conversations with teams.
- Identified player infractions and determined appropriate penalties.
- Refereed basketball at high school, middle school. and elementary grade level.
- Earned frequent recommendations for being fair and consistent official.
- Traveled around Northeast Ohio region officiating basketball games.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players and other umpires.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
- Navigated difficult situations, employing problem solving and leadership skills.
Lead Security Technician
Sleepwell Protection Services
Macedonia, Ohio
02.2016 - 09.2021
- Educated customers on effective use of security systems.
- Installed various types of high-tech security systems such as access controls, commercial and residential fire, alarms and video surveillance systems.
- Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
- Educated customers on proper ways to use security systems after completing tests and repairs.
- Installed and serviced fire, alarms, and video surveillance systems.
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Assisted with electrical installations of lighting and smoke detectors.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Educated customers on preventive care and regular maintenance to prevent system malfunctions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2022
High School Diploma -
South High School
Willoughby, OH06.2015
Skills
- Patience
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy
- Communication
- Creativity
- Social Emotional Development
- Team Work
- Active Listening
Timeline
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade
Barberton City Schools
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Teacher, Preschool
Young Explorers Montessori School
01.2020 - 12.2020
Youth Basketball Referee
OHSAA
07.2019 - Current
Lead Security Technician
Sleepwell Protection Services
02.2016 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
South High School
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