Joseph D. Dickinson
*** ****** ******, ** *** * McKenzie, TN 38201 731-***-**** ************@*******.***
CAREER GOALS
Proactive, high energy individual with a proven ability to build trust and develop effective relationships. Proven track
record in learning and development. Effectively performs at the highest level in difficult and challenging
environments. Excellent organizational skills, combined with the ability to adapt to new challenges. Expertise in
handling and resolution of a wide range of leadership issues. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with
expertise in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Seeking an opportunity that affords
professional growth and development thus creating a mutually beneficial partnership.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional individual committed to achieving positive results in education through a positive impact on students of
today and the future. Recognized leader for professional, academic and community contributions. Experience and
academic training includes:
• Teaching Practices • Curriculum Inquiry • Measurement & Evaluation
• Suicide Prevention • Educational Systems • Time Management
• Classroom Dynamics • Leadership • Data Analysis
EDUCATION
Bethel University, McKenzie, TN
Currently attending
B.S. History/Secondary Education
Expected Graduation Date: 12/7/2013
GPA: 3.4
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Educational Measurement
• Examined various assessment methods, tools, techniques, processes and procedures in evaluating student
performance for Measurement and Evaluation in Education.
• Instrumental in the development of curricula for the end of course history test.
Teaching / Presentation
• Developed strong presenting and teaching style by utilizing a variety of educational tools including team building
exercises, use of videos, lectures and alternative activities as well as community involvement.
• Skilled speaker, comfortable in presenting to groups as a community volunteer.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
• Mr. Bethel University, McKenzie, TN 2013
• Bethel University Class President, McKenzie, TN 2012-2013
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The Importance of Physical Fitness, McKenzie, TN, 2011-2013
Maroon Societies, McKenzie, TN, 2012
Integrating Music in the Classroom, McKenzie, TN, 2013
Essentialism, McKenzie, TN, 2012
TRAINING
TVAAS Training, 2013
Introduction to Common Core Training, 2013
Children with Exceptionalities, 2013
Suicide Prevention Training
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification, Personal Fitness Trainer, 2013
CPR
Certified History: 7-12
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Tennessee Education Association, 2011- present
Triple AAAI, 2013
VOLUNTEER/EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Volunteer
• Student Teacher, Milan High School – 08/2013 to 10/2013
• Student Teacher, Henry County High School - 10/2013 to 11/2013
• 40 hour Educator Training, McKenzie High School – 2012
• Adopt-A-Highway, Hwy 22, McKenzie, TN, 2011-2013
• Christmas with Santa, Bethel University, McKenzie, TN, 2012
• Angel Tree Volunteer, McKenzie, TN, 2012
• Diversity Day, Bethel University, McKenzie, TN 2012
Employment
• Bethel University, Resident Director McKenzie, TN 2013
• Bethel University, Resident Assistant, McKenzie, TN 2012-2013
• Daily Grind Coffee Shop, McKenzie, TN 2012-2013
• Domino’s Delivery, McKenzie, TN 2011-2012
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