James McKee
Hartshorne,OK
Summary
Motivated professional offering value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Skilled in case processing, scheduling, records maintenance, instructing and offering 30 plus years of a wide array of experience and exceptional customer service. Excellent work ethic and communication skills. I have recently earned a Teaching Certificate through the Oklahoma Department of Education for 5-8 Social Studies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Red Oak Public Schools
Red Oak, OK
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Driver License Examiner
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
McAlester, OK
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Conducting driving skills testing, written knowledge testing and examination of documents to verify authenticity.
- Answering face-to-face and telephone requests for information about testing procedures and legal requirements.
- Issuing permits and licenses for commercial driver's licenses per federal guidelines and entering information into the correct databases.
- Creating and balancing all end of day payment account reports.
- Trained other clerks in data verification, application requirements and document preparation standards.
- Performing regular maintenance and monthly reports of fleet vehicles.
- Computer use of Word, Excel, Outlook and other department proprietary programs and websites.
- Recorded vital and fiscal records and accounts.
- Assembled photographs with printed license information to produce completed documents.
- Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
- Evaluated applications and assessment results to determine eligibility and acceptance.
- Investigated past and current licensees to perform record checks.
State Trooper
Oklahoma Highway Patrol (Retired)
McAlester, OK
01.1998 - 03.2020
- Duties have included the enforcement and compliance of all state laws and primary investigations of all vehicle related collisions and deaths occurring on all Oklahoma roadways not covered by a municipal jurisdiction.
- Issuing citations, warnings and making arrests for violations through patrol movements of an assigned area.
- Establishing a self initiated work program that maximizes coverage, need and effectiveness. Such program was designed to help individual troop goals of reducing the overall collision percentage within the designated patrol area.
- Responding to situations with little information or resources, assessment of the situation and to devise and implement a rational plan of action unique and effective for the situation, often under stressful conditions and time constraints.
- Controlling a scene to analyzing and managing risk for current operations.
- Safely operating a patrol vehicle, often during high speed maneuvering and high stress situations while conducting radio and other forms of communication among dispatchers, fellow officers and partnering agencies.
- Preparing documents and reports, conducting interviews, collection of evidence, packaging and submitting of evidence, obtaining necessary search warrants, and maintaining the proper chain of custody for cases submitted to the District Attorney for consideration of prosecution.
- Assisting law enforcement agencies and other emergency services including but not limited to, manhunts, warrant services, hazmat occurrences, catastrophic events, natural disasters, evacuations, perimeter and road closures, establishing landing zones and following the national Incident Command System.
- Dignitary protection to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, their families and various visiting dignitaries.
- Planning and coordinating strategic movements of such dignitaries, conducting advance sweeps of visiting locations, arranging travel routes and transportation need, identifying and resolving security issues often on the move.
- Often working under high stress situations without supervision and primarily without assistance. Critical decision making often under duress.
- Recruitment of potential patrol candidates and conducting thorough background investigation and interviews for selection committee.
- Keeping up with relevant legal updates, intelligence information and Supreme Court decisions.
- Maintaining various documents, records, reports, email correspondence and time accountability through an issued computer using Microsoft programs and other proprietary software programs.
- Attaining self initiated yearly certifications as a Breathalyzer operator and OLETS operator.
- Maintaining routine maintenance of vehicle and any necessary service work and maintaining documentation.
- Quarterly firearms qualification and weapons training, maintenance of all firearms and department equipment.
- Defensive tactics training and updates.
- Certified department instructor in areas including emergency vehicle operations, peer support and crisis intervention, and other areas when needed.
- Participate in community events and safety talks to local groups and organizations throughout the year.
- Maintaining public relations and exhibiting a good public image of moral character.
- Member of the Oklahoma State Troopers Association and former troop director.
- Member OHP peer support and crisis intervention and negotiation team.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and others requiring basic first aid for physical injuries.
- Performed comprehensive searches of people and property to identify controlled substances or contraband.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as witness.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to facilitate vehicular flow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
East Central University
Ada, OK05.1996
Criminal Justice Continuing Education
Council of Law Enforcement Education And Training
Ada, OK01.2022
Skills
- Legal documents
- File management
- Recordkeeping
- Professional correspondence
- Account management
- Driver licensing procedures
- Risk management expertise
- Payment collection
- Examination administration
- Office management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Agenda packet creation
- Court procedures
- Purchasing
- Public policy
- Bank deposits
- Docket preparation
- City ordinances knowledge
- Dispute resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Online Teaching
- Learning Assessments
- Schedule Management
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching, Tutoring and Counseling
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Tutoring and After School Help
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Modification
- Motivating Students
- Reporting and Documentation
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Effectively Work With Parents
- Interactive Teaching/Learning
- Classroom Management
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Accomplishments
Troop Commanders award for DUI enforcement.
Commissioner's recognition of outstanding service.
5 time Buckle Down award winner for DUI enforcement.
Affiliations
- Member, Oklahoma State Trooper's Association
Timeline
Teacher
Red Oak Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Driver License Examiner
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
03.2020 - 06.2023
State Trooper
Oklahoma Highway Patrol (Retired)
01.1998 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
East Central University
Criminal Justice Continuing Education
Council of Law Enforcement Education And Training
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