James Wassom
Stafford,VA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Stafford Middle School
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Instructor of 150+ students spanning six sections in grades sixth through eighth grades
- Responsible for creation of three elective curriculums including lesson planning and assessments
Transportation Specialist
Bahrain School
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to parents.
- Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays.
- Planned and oversaw student and sports team transportation activities.
- Maintained operations in compliance with DoDEA regulations.
- Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
- Oversaw daily routes of 30 buses and one special education vehicle
Middle School Math Teacher
Bayan Bahrain School
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Instructed three levels of mathematics: 6th, 7th and 8th grades
- Designed lessons plans that accomplished educational milestones and met academic curriculum
- 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.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
Clinical Laboratory Manager
W.J. Mangold Memorial
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Areas included hematology and coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, immunohematology, and microbiology
- Created and disseminated employee schedules, tasks and duties
- Oversaw 180,000+ clinical laboratory test per year
- Received marks of zero major deficiencies during Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) inspection
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
Medical Laboratory Technician Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army
01.2005 - 02.2012
- Instructed new Soldier in areas of general biology, chemistry, urinalysis, and hematology
- Planned, managed and directed annual budget to comply applicable laws and regulations
- Wrote and conducted monthly performance evaluations and provided instruction for future professional growth
- Maintained contracts for regulatory compliance and liaisons with Contracting Officer Developed
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
Education
Master of Teaching -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA2026
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ.12.2011
Skills
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Parent and Student Communication
- Faculty Collaboration
- Specialized Testing
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Multicultural Populations
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Positive Student Engagement
- Documentation
- Knowledge in Area of Expertise
Medals
- Meritorious Service, (2) Army Commendation, (4) Army Achievement, (2) Army Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary & Service Medal
Timeline
Teacher
Stafford Middle School
10.2022 - 07.2023
Transportation Specialist
Bahrain School
08.2019 - 09.2022
Middle School Math Teacher
Bayan Bahrain School
10.2018 - 07.2019
Clinical Laboratory Manager
W.J. Mangold Memorial
02.2012 - 10.2014
Medical Laboratory Technician Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army
01.2005 - 02.2012
Master of Teaching -
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Thomas Edison State College
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