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Mrs. Jamie Ledsinger

Benfield

SKILL

SUMMARY:

Experience as a team leader from playing

volleyball at Appalachian State University, coaching

JV Softball, and Varsity Volleyball at the high school

and club levels

Public speaking skills acquired from working in

school settings with ages kindergarten to

college level

Enjoys fast-paced environment and has

organizational and multi-tasking skills

Performs well in a high pressure environment

and enjoys a challenge

Outgoing personality with excellent people

skills

Highly trainable and a quick learner

Highly qualified in education and

administration

EDUCATION:

University of North Carolina

at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Graduation Date - Dec. 2002

Graduated with B.A in English and

minor in Secondary Education

Cumulative GPA 3.4 from UNCC

Overall GPA with transfer credits 3.8

Member of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society

Member of Golden Key International Honor Society Top 15% of juniors and

seniors

University of North Carolina

at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Present Graduation in May 2009

Master s in School Administration

Current GPA 4.0

WORK

EXPERIENCE:

1998-1999 Troup

County School System LaGrange, GA

Substitute Teacher

Taught in elementary, middle, and high school

settings

Completed substitute teacher training workshop

Performed all duties and responsibilities as

specified by the designated teacher

Followed all rules and regulations of the

assigned school

Performed all other duties as assigned by the

building administrator

1999-2000 Southern

Union State Community College Opelika, AL

Tutor

Taught adult learners at the college level

English and Math skills

Worked independently to provide lesson plans

for students

Courses taught included English Lit.,

grammar/linguistics, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II,

Pre- Calculus and Calculus I

2002 -

2003 The University of North Carolina at

Charlotte Charlotte, NC

Office Assistant to the Chancellor

Worked independently and as a team to oversee

all functions related to the University

Answered phones and made relevant phone calls

pertaining to the Chancellor, the

Chancellor s office, and Executive Staff

Interacted with students, non-students,

faculty, staff, and administration portraying

excellent communication skills

Operated office equipment such as computer,

typewriter, phones, Dictaphone, copier, and fax

Typed and composed reports, letters, memos,

check requests, journal entries, etc.

exemplifying proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access,

PowerPoint, Outlook, and

Internet Explorer

Organized record keeping, filing, and

scheduling of the Chancellor s Boardroom, as well as

with other tasks

Proof read, with attention to detail, letters

and speeches for the Chancellor, as well as others

Delivered, picked up, and sorted the

Chancellor s mail and followed up on mail sent to

other areas for handling

2003 2005 Cabarrus

County Schools Northwest Cabarrus High School Concord, NC

Teacher of English, Varsity Volleyball Coach, JV Softball Coach

Teach English II, Honors English II, English

IV, and Creative Writing

Teach British Literature including, but not

limited to Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the

Green Knight, Macbeth, and Othello

Teach American Literature including, but not

limited to The Iliad, Oedipus the King, and Medea

Teach poetry, fiction writing, grammar,

mechanics, usage, and linguistics

Oversee, monitor, and educate twenty-five to

thirty-five students at one time, approximately

one hundred and sixty in a year

Attend writing workshops to further education

and knowledge

Grade and test students, as well as research,

plan, and deliver lectures

Created classroom implemented writing workshop

and sample essays used in all tenth

grade classes in the department to prepare students for the

writing test

Create and implement classroom guidelines and

discipline procedures to create an atmosphere

of respect in a learning friendly environment

Organize cooperative learning and other

activities to incorporate differentiation

Create grading systems and rubrics in

literature classes

Incorporate the State s Standard Course of

Study as daily objectives

Tutor students seeking additional guidance with

coursework

Conduct individual student and parent

conferences while keeping a communication log

Work cooperatively with staff and

administration

Certified in CPR and First Aide

Coach Varsity volleyball, JV volleyball, and JV

softball

2005 2008 Union

County Schools Porter Ridge High School Indian Trail, NC

Teacher of English, Varsity Volleyball Coach

Teach English II, Honors English II, English

IV, and Creative Writing

Teach British Literature

Teach American Literature

Teach poetry, fiction writing, grammar,

mechanics, usage, and linguistics

Oversee, monitor, and educate approximately one

hundred and eighty students in a year

Attend writing workshops to further education

and knowledge

Grade and test students, as well as research,

plan, and deliver a variety of instructional methods

Created writing workshop used in all tenth

grade classes in the department to prepare

students for the writing test

Create and implement classroom guidelines and

discipline procedures to create an atmosphere

of respect

Incorporate differentiation

Create grading systems and rubrics in

literature, as well as grammar and composition

Incorporate and follow the North Carolina

Standard Course of Study

Tutor students seeking additional guidance with

coursework outside of school hours

Conduct student and parent conferences while

keeping a detailed communication log

Assist with Graduation procedures for seniors

Work cooperatively with all staff and

administration

Certified in CPR and First Aide

Coach Varsity volleyball, JV volleyball

Coached and lead a growing school to Conference

Championship and State Playoffs

Named 2007 Union County Coach of the Year

2008 Present Union

County Schools Rocky River Elementary Monroe, NC

Assistant Principal

Work to continually build relationships among

all stakeholders

Collect and report data

Observe and evaluate the performance of

teachers

Effectively collaborate with team members and

administration

Implement behavioral intervention

Coordinate transportation

Coordinate assigned

student activities and services

Oversee and stay knowledgeable on current

curriculum and instruction

Lead support programs for beginning, as well as

tenured teachers

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