Jamie Fuentes

828-***-**** ac2d25@r.postjobfree.com

Having taught thirteen years as an exceptional children’s teacher, autism and behavioral Specialist, as well as 5 years as a nonprofit executive director, and three years as an algebra and a psychology instructor at AB Tech and South Western Community College. I am able to design, manage, instruct, and lead in a multitude of situations. I have created various curriculums for students with special needs. I hold a National Board Certification with a Master’s in Education, PhD. in education leadership and management, well as an M.A in Psychology. I have a strong knowledge of interpersonal relationships and how those can be used to facilitate changes in teaching, and management, and learning. I possess strong reading and math skills, as well as advanced knowledge in computer software and technology development.

Education University of North Carolina at Greensboro

B.S., May 1996 Major: Psychology, Minor: Business

University of Southern California

M.A., May 2003 Organizational Psychology

Western Carolina University

M.A.E, May 2009 Education

St. Thomas University

PHD. Education, Leadership and Management. 2017

Certifications National Board Certified expires July 2020

North Carolina teacher certification expires July 2019

Highly Qualified: Middle School Language Arts, Middle School Math, Middle School Science, Special Education K-12 in LD, MR, General Middle School Social Studies Education, Cross Categorical, Regular Ed K-6th, SED

Business Experience 07/2011 to Current

ATT Fit Executive Director: Non Profit and successful director from the beginning. I created a successful localized national business that focused on nutrition, education, fitness, and literacy. I managed a team of 3 staff members with several volunteers. We developed and implemented a proved curriculum that benefits children between 2 and 12 years of age. This program has successfully reached 13,500 students within Western North Carolina.

CCC Information Systems 10/1997 to 08/2003 Senior Account Consultant / Trainer: Assists in developing the Workflow portfolio vision and future product roadmap and presented solutions to business partners to solicit feedback and gain insights to current business challenges. Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for development team and manages changes to such specifications. Analyzes business partner’s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate and optimize processes and functions. Created requirements documents, use cases, workflow diagrams, test scripts, support manual materials, and other related documentation. Developed quality assurance and testing guidelines for new software implementation and product enhancements. Performed system testing as needed for new products and production fixes. Managed small projects or portions of larger projects.

Teaching Experience

AB Tech ABE / HSE 08/2015 to current

HSE Specialist Lead Teacher

High School Equivalent Lead Teacher act as a liaison between the students and the college addressing problems and answering questions regarding the student’s academic plan. I create a stimulating environment for the student by conducting developmentally appropriate activities through a collaborative approach with the assistance, teachers, and curriculum specialists. Interacted with and provide guidance to all students in the teaching environment and outside through coaching and tutoring.

Psychology Instructor designed and implemented general and abnormal psychology instruction to facilitate learning. Building a foundation of skills that will later emphasize a well-rounded student. Planed, instructed, and graded curriculum that was engaging to provide students with a broad knowledge of the subject.

Henderson County Schools 6th to 8th Grades 08/12 to 06/14

EC Teacher/ Autism Specialist

Rugby Middle School Designed and adapted curriculum to meet the needs of students with varied ability levels and learning styles. I provided instruction and resource support for students with autism and other disabilities. I tutored individual students during and after school. Planned and implemented North Carolina Standard Course of Study using a multi-disciplinary approach. Designed and led small-group enrichment reading and writing lessons. I actively participate in sixth and seventh-grade planning meetings and all staff school meetings.

Jackson County Schools Grades 3-6 08/2006 to 06/2012

HUB School: Taught language arts, math, science, and social studies in a self contained environment for BED students using hands-on, manipulative-based programs. Implemented research based programs including Math Counts, Language, Comprehension tool kit and others. Planned and implemented effective developmentally appropriate language arts activities for a group of mainstreamed students with learning disabilities as well as worked one on with students.

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