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James McBride

James McBride

Twin City,GA

Summary

  • Band Directing required 60 to 80 hour per week to do the job right. That is too many hours to maintain a family. I would like to accel in a career that requires only 40 hours per week.
  • I feel my skills will help me to cover many jobs in your company.
  • Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Jenkins County Middle-High School, where I fostered student engagement and developed an award-winning band program. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and organizational strategies, I prioritize safety and collaboration, ensuring a productive learning environment while continuously enhancing my professional knowledge.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

School Teacher - Band Director

Jenkins County Middle-High School
08.2016 - 06.2025
  • Developed, trained, implemented, and evaluated lessons for music students grades 6 through 12
  • Developed positive rapport with students through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of school.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and relevant training sessions, ensuring the most current practices were utilized in the classroom setting.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.


Teacher - Band Director

Emanuel County Institute
08.1997 - 07.2013
  • Started the ECI Band Program from scratch to develop into an award winning, crowd pleasing program known throughout the southeast.
  • Worked without assistance, managing transportation, booking, counseling, in addition to all teacher responsibilities.

Electrician's Mate

U.S. Navy
01.1988 - 01.1992
  • Maximized equipment performance by conducting routine preventive maintenance tasks, minimizing the risk of unexpected breakdowns.
  • Promoted workplace safety by consistently adhering to strict guidelines for personal protective equipment usage and hazard identification.
  • 2 tours in the Persian Gulf to include Desert Storm
  • Served as repair parts petty officer, equipment checkout custodian, Damage Control Central Watch in-port

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
08-1997

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety awareness
  • Physical education techniques
  • Activity planning

Timeline

School Teacher - Band Director

Jenkins County Middle-High School
08.2016 - 06.2025

Teacher - Band Director

Emanuel County Institute
08.1997 - 07.2013

Electrician's Mate

U.S. Navy
01.1988 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Georgia Southern University

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