James Stallins

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Prince George’s County Public Schools, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven track record of enhancing student performance through innovative teaching strategies and effective use of educational technology. Adept at legal research, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse learning needs. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment.

• INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER HQ, Ghana, Africa, Volunteer Teaching Assistant, 01/15/26, 07/01/26, Assist teachers as needed., Provide English language proficiency instruction for non-English speakers.
• GOECO, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Volunteer Teaching Assistant, 07/05/26, 08/29/26, Assist teachers as needed., Provide English language proficiency instruction for non-English speakers.
• VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Virginia Beach, VA, Math Co-Teacher, Bayside Sixth Grade Campus, 01/01/23, 06/30/23, Taught 6th Grade math and Algebra., Provided support and assistance to 4 math teachers and school math coach., Conducted whole class, small group and individual classroom activities with students., Designed curriculum and related assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods and increase student’s performance.
• PORTSMOUTH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Portsmouth, VA, ESL Teacher, 08/01/22, 12/31/22, Travelled daily to 4 schools (3 elementary and 1 high school) to provide ESL instruction to K-12 ESL students., Developed English language proficiency for non-English speakers.
• PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Upper Marlboro, MD, 8th Grade US History Teacher, 08/01/10, 06/30/13, Social Studies Department Chair and US History Teacher, 08/01/09, 06/30/10, 9th Grade US History Teacher, 08/01/08, 06/30/09, 7th Grade Team Leader, 08/01/07, 06/30/08, Social Studies & Language Arts Teacher, 08/01/03, 06/30/08, Assistant Department Chair for social studies, 01/01/05, 12/31/06, Evening High School Teacher, 11th Grade World History, 01/01/06, 06/30/07, Summer School Co-Teacher, LSN Government, 06/01/03, 08/31/03, Taught US History to 8th Grade students with mixed ability, including TAG, Honors and co-teacher classes., Taught Language Arts & World Cultures to 7th Grade students with mixed ability., Wrote and taught dynamic lesson plans which moved logically from a knowledge base into higher levels of critical thinking using both student-centered and teacher-centered approaches., Implemented a creative curriculum utilizing outcome-based education, cooperative learning, and alternative assessment and grading rubrics., Taught H.S.A. Algebra, Fall 2006, Frederick Douglass High School., Taught reading for the A+ Focus after school program, December '05/'06-March '06/'07., Taught math for the A+ Focus & Extended Day after school programs, Oct. 04-May 05., Taught math for Saturday MSA Camp program, Winter 2005 & ELO, Winter 2008.
• ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Arlington, VA, Test Prep Teacher, 09/01/09, 12/31/10, Taught GRE, SAT, LSAT and GMAT classes, math and verbal, to adults seeking college and advanced degrees.
• HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER, INC., Camp Springs & Lanham, MD, SAT Teacher, 11/01/03, 06/30/05, Taught SAT math & SAT verbal to High School students; and taught reading and math to K-12 students., Taught adults reading comprehension, phonics, and how to decode words.
• UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM, Gainesville, FL, Student Tutor, 09/01/01, 03/31/02, Tutored 7 children in High School math, science, economics, and history; students’ grades increased 15 to 30%.
• CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS/UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO INTERNET PROJECT, Chicago, IL, Student Teacher/Trainer, 09/01/00, 12/31/00, Taught CPS teachers how to integrate technology into the classroom., Co-taught kindergarten and first grade students how to use educational software and other technology to improve their math, communication, technology, and reading skills., Taught adult parents basic computer skills and MS Office applications.

• Level 10, Inc., Washington, DC, SAT Prep Instructor, 01/01/07, 03/31/08
• Trinity University, Washington, DC, English & SAT Prep Instructor, 06/01/07, 08/31/07
• Maya Angelou & Cesar Chavez PCS, Washington, DC, SAT Prep Instructor, 03/01/07, 11/30/07
• Private SAT-Math and Verbal/Middle School Subject Tutor, 09/01/05, present

• MSTA Convention, 2005, 2006, 2007, Ocean City, MD
• BEST: Building Educational Success Together – How MSTA Assists Schools, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/05
• Collecting and Evaluating Data to Deliver Appropriate Material and Methodology, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/05
• Educating African American Males in the 21st Century, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/05
• An Overview on Islam, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/05
• Believing the HYPE – Keys to Motivating Students of Color, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/05
• PGCPS “Powering Up With Technology Conference”, Hyattsville, MD, 11/01/05
• Introduction to Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/06
• Using Student Work for Instructional Decision Making, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/06
• Cooperative Learning: Creating a Caring Community of Learners, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/06
• Using Data: Are you data rich and analysis poor?, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/07
• The Gentleman's Club: Addressing the Needs of the Non-Achieving, Difficult-to-Handle Male Student, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/07
• Differentiating Instruction and Assessment Through the Multiple Intelligences, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/07
• We Can't Do it Alone – Partnering with Parents, Families and Communities to Achieve Great Public Schools, Ocean City, MD, 10/01/07

• Age: 55
• Citizenship: USA
• Marital Status: Divorced

• Washington, DC Bar License
• TEFL Certified

Council on Legal Education Opportunity Fellow (CLEO). Awarded grant.
Received Highest Recognition for 1997 Spring Trials Competition. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Dean's List, 2015 and 2017. Dean’s List, 1993: Emerging Leaders Program National Honor Society all 4 years, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Highest GPA for Algebra I and Algebra II; 1st Place School Science Fair; Regional Science Fair participant; 3rd Place Regional Mr. FBLA