JAMES A. BELL
Elyria, OH ****5
Phone 440-***-****
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Highly motivated and goal-oriented individual pursuing an occupational opportunity
through which to maximize my experience in Education and Social Services, which
includes teaching; program development; supervision; direct services; consumer
relations; and staff development responsibilities.
EDUCATION:
• University of Akron, Akron, OH, May 2014.
Master of Science, Technical Education
• Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, June 1999.
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
EXPERIENCE:
Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH. Sept. 2014 - Present
Instructor:
• Adult Basic Literacy Education, Transitions and Distance Education
• Lesson design, implementation and instruction.
• Proficiency in communication both verbally and in writing.
• Use multiple instructional methods which accommodate varying learning styles.
• In-depth ability monitoring, assessing, and remediating student performance.
• Building good working and learning relationships with diverse students and
administration.
• Incorporates technology into classroom instruction.
• Engages students in cooperative learning.
• Curriculum design
• Implements adult learning andragogy.
• Sound knowledge of human behavior and student learning and motivation.
Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH Jan. 2014-Aug. 2014
Teacher Intern:
• Assisted the classroom instructor with curriculum planning and lesson instruction.
• Provided methodology for incorporating technology into daily classroom
instruction.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH, 2008 - 2015
Independent Contractor:
• Sales and distribution of newspaper.
• Customer service and quality assurance.
Anthony Wayne Services, Inc. Cleveland, OH 2005 - 2008
Consumer Advocate:
• Assisted consumer with developmental disabilities with benefits maintenance,
health care, and income.
• Demonstrated living skills within the home.
• Assured community inclusion and participation.
• Advised in making life decisions and helped consumer achieve living goals.
Dungarvin Ohio, Inc, Rocky River, OH 2003 - 2005
Lead Support Professional:
• Provided case management for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Team leader of supportive living homes.
• Developed staff schedules and staff development.
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Koinonia Homes, Inc. Independence, OH 1996 - 2003
Supervisor/Trainer:
• Salvaged company accounts by taking lead and implementing corrective actions.
• Supervised supportive living homes.
• Assigned duties to team members.
• Generated weekly staffing schedules.
• Ensures implementation of consumer service plans.
• Conducted new employee training and on-going staff development.
Communication and Documentation:
• Lead team meetings.
• Directed flow of information through team structure.
• Participated on Human Rights Committees to establish Consumer Behavior
Support Plans.
• Maintained departmental, consumer documentation.
• Ensured confidentiality, compliance with HIPPA regulations.
Burns International Security, Cleveland, OH 1994 - 1996
Security Guard:
• Provided loss/prevention for client Alamo Rent-A-Car.
• Customer service and quality assurance.
Skills:
• Ability to utilize computers with understanding of Windows environment
including use of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Web 2.0 tools to incorporate technology into educational and non-
educational platforms.
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST