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James McMullan

James McMullan

Hawthorne,NJ
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Summary

Facilitates positive and productive interactions between workers, leaders and union representatives. Successful background reaching consensus and smoothing relations to maximize success of negotiations. Articulate and decisive professional with respectful and resourceful approach. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

PEA Union Representative

Paterson Education Association
09.2022 - Current
  • Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
  • Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
  • Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
  • Provided expertise on all facets of educational labor and employment law to help employers make more effective decisions.

Affirmative Action Officer

Paterson Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
  • Distributed action items to appropriate teachers, administrators, parents, and students when nee.
  • Maintained information in District database and updated information as needed.
  • Investigated employment practices or alleged violations of affirmative action laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
  • Interviewed persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
  • Took notes on interviews and other workplace investigations, compiled records and organized documentation for cases.

Cheerleading Coach

Paterson Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Coordinated with Taub-Doby League Administrators, School Administrators, Teachers, Parents, and Athletes to meet team needs involving practice schedules, games, and performance times.


Teacher

Paterson Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.

Teacher

Oakland Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2019
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Ramapo/Indian Hills Regional HS District
10.1998 - 02.2019
  • Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Directed special events, outreach programs and pep rallies.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
  • Maintained team budget for uniform costs, mats, and travelling fees
  • Choreographed state and national award winning competitive routines

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne, NJ
05.2016

Master of Arts - Teaching

Marygrove College, Detroit, MI
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne, NJ
01.1998

Skills

  • Employment Law
  • Management Interaction
  • Labor Relations
  • Time Management
  • Creative Design
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Team Meetings
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Coordination and Collaboration
  • Professional Manner
  • Data Management
  • Positive Customer Experience
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Content Standards
  • Parent Communication
  • School Curriculum Evaluation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members
  • .Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of school based plan of improvements.
  • Coach of the Year: 2018 and 2019
  • President of Big North Cheerleading League
  • Certified State and National Cheerleading/Dance Judge

Work Availability

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Timeline

PEA Union Representative - Paterson Education Association
09.2022 - Current
Affirmative Action Officer - Paterson Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Cheerleading Coach - Paterson Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
Teacher - Paterson Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Teacher - Oakland Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2019
Varsity Cheerleading Coach - Ramapo/Indian Hills Regional HS District
10.1998 - 02.2019
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Master of Arts, Educational Leadership
Marygrove College - Master of Arts, Teaching
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education

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