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John R. Albright

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

A thoughtful, reliable and trustworthy team member with a high degree of technological ability, writing prowess and creative problem-solving. Quality-driven leader informed by a growth mindset. Articulate communicator who synthesizes complex ideas into clear, concise language. Expert in adapting curriculum to meet established standards and individual learning objectives. Eager to learn, willing to excel.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Clerk

United States Post Office
Eagan, MN
02.2022 - Current
  • Process mail using Delivery Bar Code Sequencer.

Adjunct Professor

University of Wisconsin
River Falls, WI
01.2020 - Current
  • Design course content, develop lesson plans and syllabi to teachers-in-training (Advanced Montessori Elementary). Employ variety of learning modalities.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Lead Teacher

Great River School
St. Paul, MN
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Instructed, managed, nurtured and inspired learners, ages 9-12, in Montessori tradition of multi-age, hands-on, self-paced, student-centered learning.

Founder, Coordinator, Lead Teacher

Oak Hill Montessori
Shoreview, MN
08.1999 - 06.2011
  • Designed experiential and interdisciplinary curriculum for student-centered Junior High program in light of diverse needs, interests and abilities of students.

Adjunct Professor

Bethel University, College of Arts & Sciences
Arden Hills, MN
01.2008 - 06.2008
  • Designed course content and delivered Introduction to American Civilization.

Reference Librarian

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
08.1996 - 05.2022
  • Educated and guided library patrons in effective research methods and database search tools.

Education

Ph.D. - History

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
05.2005

A.M.I. Elementary Diploma - Advanced Montessori Method

Washington Montessori Institute @ Loyola
Baltimore, MD
08.2001

Master of Arts - History

Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN
05.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Cross Cultural Studies & History (Latin America)

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
05.1988

Skills

  • Technical Research, Writing and Editing
  • Descriptive Analysis
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Multimedia Project Presentations
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Google, Canvas
  • Curriculum Development: Student-Centered, Experiential Learning
  • Formative and Summative Assessments

Accomplishments

  • Participant: Supreme Court Summer Institute, Washington D.C. sponsored by Street Law, Supreme Court Historical Society, Georgetown University Law Center, July 2011.
  • Presentation: "Writing, Committing:: Experiencing Adolescence through Poetic Performance,” Minnesota Writing Project Fall Workshop: Exploring Boundaries in Literacy Education workshop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 2010.
  • Presentation: "Humanities 451: Teaching Adolescents to Read, and Other Acts of Arson,” National Writing Project Retreat, Tubac, Arizona, July 2009.
  • Presentation: "Integrating Professional Writing Into Our Core Work,” National Writing Project Annual Meeting, San Antonio, November 2008.
  • Presentation: "Conversion, Irony and Solidarity: Theological Dissension in the Sanctuary Movement,” American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting, San Diego, November 2007.
  • Teaching Fellow, Minnesota Writing Project Summer Institute: July 2005.

Affiliations

American Historical Association

National Writing Project

Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Minnesota Historical Society

Timeline

Clerk

United States Post Office
02.2022 - Current

Adjunct Professor

University of Wisconsin
01.2020 - Current

Lead Teacher

Great River School
08.2017 - 06.2020

Adjunct Professor

Bethel University, College of Arts & Sciences
01.2008 - 06.2008

Founder, Coordinator, Lead Teacher

Oak Hill Montessori
08.1999 - 06.2011

Reference Librarian

Vanderbilt University
08.1996 - 05.2022

Ph.D. - History

Vanderbilt University

A.M.I. Elementary Diploma - Advanced Montessori Method

Washington Montessori Institute @ Loyola

Master of Arts - History

Luther Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Cross Cultural Studies & History (Latin America)

Bethel University
John R. Albright