Résumé

James R. Vincent

jrvincent@manchester.edu

CURRENT ADDRESS                                                                                                 HOME ADDRESS

Manchester College                                                                                                       135 S. CR. 610 W.

604 E. College Ave., Box 690                                                                                        North Vernon, IN 47265

North Manchester, IN 46962                                                                                          812.346.7632

260.982.5470

502.403.7320 (cell)

OBJECTIVE  To actively portray my educational philosophy, both in and out of the classroom, while adapting to new

                        and diverse information learned throughout my student teaching experience in Chicago.

EDUCATION             Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana

                                    Bachelor of Science, Graduation pending Summer 2007

                                    Major: Elementary Education with Mild Interventions

                                    GPA: 3.05

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Fall 2006                     Tutor

Washington Elementary, Fort Wayne, Indiana

                                    Akron Elementary, Akron, Indiana

·         Assisted student with reading and literacy concerns and strategies

·         Directed student in an informal educational setting

Summer 2006               Discovery Center Specialty Area Counselor

                                    Camp Ramapo for Children, Rhinebeck, New York

·         Created and taught science-based lessons

·         Maintained a structured, as well as, supportive learning environment

·         Provided guidance and support for children with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities

·         Skillful in working with children with autism as well as other health impairments

·         Established effective relationships with campers

·         Developed positive professional relationships with coworkers

·         Demonstrated and modeled appropriate behaviors

·         Implemented expectations as well as positive and negative consequences

Spring 2004-2006       Observer/Intern

                                    Washington Elementary, Fort Wayne, Indiana

                                    Ward Education Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana

                                    Laketon Elementary, Laketon, Indiana

                                    South Whitley Elementary, South Whitley, Indiana

                                    Manchester Elementary, North Manchester, Indiana

                                    Tender Heart Child Care, Roann, Indiana

·         Completed over 90 hours of observation in elementary schools

·         Completed over 30 hours of observation in secondary schools

·         Generated teaching methods used in both elementary and secondary schools

·         Increased knowledge of effective teaching strategies

·         Created lesson plans and facilitated classroom activities

·         Analyzed and administered informal and formal assessments

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Summer 2006               Managing Difficult Children, Ramapo for Children

Initiating Therapeutic Restraints and Conflict Resolution

·         Gained knowledge and skills in dealing with unwanted behaviors and conflict resolution

·         Trained in anticipating and administering therapeutic restraints 

Spring 2006                 Autism Workshop

·         Acquired knowledge of teaching tools and skills regarding teaching students with autism

·         Increased awareness of needed skills and training of future educators

                                    Diversity Workshop

·         Gained insight to strategies which reduce prejudice behaviors

Spring 2004                 AEYC Professional Development Conference

LEADERSHIP ROLES

Spring 2006                 Vice President, Helman Hall Council

·         Directed committees, publicity and provided assistance to the President

Spring 2004-2005       President, Residence Hall Association

·         Coordinated Residence All-Hall events

·         Accomplished three (3) community service activities

·         Attended two (2) Residence Hall Conferences; state and regional

Executive Board Member, Student Government Association

·         Served as a student delegate for the Board of Trustees meetings

·         Facilitated four (4) community service activities

·         Served on the Values, Ideas and the Arts Committee as SGA representative, organized the next year’s schedule of convocations and community-wide events

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2002-present               Coordinator and Facilitator, Senior Citizens Ball, North Vernon, IN

·         Organized a county-wide senior citizens dinner and dance (started in 1997)

·         Responsible for gathering donations, decorating the facility, and publicity

EMPLOYMENT

Fall 2005-present        Customer Service Representative.  Lassus Handy Dandy, Warsaw, IN

·         Further developed good communication skills

Fall 2003-Spring 2006            Office Attendant.  Student Activities Center, Manchester College, North Manchester, IN

·         Designed publicity for student organizations’ events and activities

·         Co-created Union campus Calendar of Events

·         Mastered secretarial as well as maintenance skills and tasks

HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

                                    Academic Honors Scholarship

                                    Manchester College Dean’s Scholarship

                                    Burnell R. Carey Scholarship

                                    Hayden Elementary Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship

                                    Phyllis Jackson Memorial Scholarship

                                    Dollars for Scholars Scholarship

                                    Creative Writing Excellence Scholarship

                                    Prudential Scholar Nominee

                                    Who’s Who Among American High School Students Nominee

                                    National Young Leaders Conference, Indiana State Representative

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