THOMAS LEE ELLISON, JR.

**** ** ***** ***** *********, Georgia 30274 C: 678-***-**** acx1uf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly motivated educator and manager with over 20 years of experience in teaching supervising and providing technical support to customers. Great enthusiasm for teaching complex subjects to include the following: home electronics, information technology, telecommunications and engineering. A trained and certified technician with the skills and abilities to teach, manage, and provide technical support to customers. My objective is to work for a company that is growing and willing to help employees advance in their carrers.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Adult Education Troy University Covington, Georgia Graduation Date: December 2017

Bachelor of Arts History Pre-Education Track Graduated January 2010 Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia

Associates of Arts General Studies Graduated May 1996 Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cisco Diploma Program Herzing University Atlanta, Georgia Graduation Date: March 2017

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

COMPTIA A+ CERTIFIED (JUNE 28, 2010) LIFETIME

COMPTIA NETWORK+ CERTIFIED (JULY 5, 2012)

SECURITY+ TRAINING (JULY 2011)

MILITARY TRAINING

Material Storage and Handling Specialist Course (March 13, 1987 April 24, 1987)

Unit Level Communications Maintainer (January 16, 1990-April 11, 1990)

Primary Leadership Development Course (July 15, 1992 August 13, 1992)

Basic Leaders Course (September 27, 1994-February 2, 1995)

Standardized Communications Security Course (May 3,

1999-May 13, 1999)

Cable Wire Installer Phase Course I (April 28, 2002-May 10, 2002)

Cable Wire Installer Phase Course II (May 10, 2002 May 31, 2002)

Advance Leaders Course I (July 10, 2002 July 25, 2002)

Advance Leaders Course II (April 11, 2004-April 24, 2004)

Observer/Controller (January 17, 2008-February 1, 2008)

Maneuver Control System (June 10, 2010-June 15, 2010)

WORK EXPERIENCE

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHER SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL LITHONIA, GEORGIA 30038 AUGUST 2014-MAY 2016

Met and instructed assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Planned a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, that meets the

individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the

students.

Took all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Assisted the administration in implementing all policies and rules.

Encouraged students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

Assistsed in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEACHER TOWERS HIGH SCHOOL DECATUR, GEORGIA 30032 AUGUST 2013-AUGUST 2014

Taught A+ Certification (COMPTIA) to high school students.

Taught content area skills, concepts, and social competencies as appropriate for each level of learner.

Planned a program for differentiated and group instruction based on content standards and benchmarks.

Used a variety of techniques and materials to instruct and motivate students, particularly those that promote and enhance critical, creative, and higher order thinking skills.

Used technology as a teaching tool to enhance learning at all levels

Maintained records appropriately, use data to inform instruction, and analyze data for planning instruction.

Used effective and appropriate classroom management techniques.

Evaluated student progress/achievement on a regular basis.

ELECTRONICS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TEACHER DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY SOUTH DECATUR, GEORGIA 30034 AUGUST 2000-AUGUST 2013

Taught A+ (COMPTIA) and IC3 certification to high school students.

Taught content area skills, concepts, and social competencies as appropriate for each level of learner.

Planned a program for differentiated and group instruction based on content standards and benchmarks.

Used a variety of techniques and materials to instruct and motivate students, particularly those that promote and enhance critical, creative, and higher order thinking skills.

Used technology as a teaching tool to enhance learning at all levels.

Maintained records appropriately, use data to inform instruction, and analyze data for planning instruction.

Used effective and appropriate classroom management techniques.

Evaluated student progress/achievement on a regular basis.

AREA REGIONAL MANAGER/CHIEF MILITARY INSTRUCTOR U.S MILITARY 3/108 SIGNAL BATTALION AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909 APRIL 2013-APRIL 2014

Installed operated, supervised, and maintained cable and wire communications systems including digital group multiplexers, remote multiplexing combiners, repeaters, telephones, test stations, and related equipment.

Tested circuits/groups to detect and locate line faults.

Climbed poles, splices wire/cable and optical fibers cables.

Knew safety practices relating to line construction.

Assigned work crews and coordinates activities of personnel to meet workload demands.

Prepared and conducted military occupational specialist (MOS) and unit training programs. Installs, operates, and performs

operator maintenance on wire and cable systems including: repeaters, and restorers.

Assisted in the construction of tactical wire/cable and pole lines.

Maintained and tested cable communications systems using a variety of test equipment.

Coordinated and supervised team members activities in construction, installation, and rehabilitation of wire and

cable communications systems and auxiliary equipment, coordinates logistic requirements.

Supervised and coordinated all phases of construction, installation, and maintenance of wire/cable systems.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CHIEF/OBSERVER CONTROLLER US MILITARY 1/347TH FORT GILLEM, GEORGIA 30297 SEPTEMBER 2000-MARCH 2013

Planned, coordinated, configured, directed, integrated, and supervised the installation, operation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications systems and networks.

Oversaw information systems support functions for command, control, communications, and computers (C4) used at all echelons of the Army.

Served in signal and other special communications activities.

Planned, coordinated, and supervised installation, operation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications systems and networks, including radio, switching, cable, and automation equipment.

Supervised the installation, operation, strapping, re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and unit level maintenance on communications security (COMSEC) devices.

Directed restoration and alternate routing of circuits, trunks, links, and systems.

Developed and implemented unit level signal maintenance programs and provide advice and technical assistance to subordinates and commanders.

Developed frequency operational requirements, telecommunications service requests, and disseminates operations information to ensure command and control communications connectivity.

AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2013 IST Place Regional Computer Applications

2013 IST Place State Electronics Technology

2010 Classroom filmed by CHANNEL 2 NEWS to highlight the Governor’s Program “Rebuild Georgia”

Former student “Andre Person, Spokesman for Georgia Power” (Linesman Commercial)

2008 4th place winner National Skills USA Contest

2004-2005 Teacher Of The Year

Robotics Coach, Salem Middle School (August 2014-May 2016) Team won teamwork award December 2015

Head Golf Coach Martin Luther King, Jr. High School (August 2013-May 2016)

Number 1 player made state playoffs 2014, Augusta, Georgia

Team finished 6-1 in region 6-AAAAA 2014-2015

Team finished 7-2 in region 6-AAAAA 2013-2014)

United States Army Fort Gordon, Georgia, Meritorious Service Medal (April 2014)

United States Army Fort Bragg, North Carolina Army Commendation Award (February 1997)

United States Army Fort Gordon, Georgia Army Commendation Award (September 2000)

United States Army Fort Bragg, North Carolina Army Commendation Award (July 1998)

United States Army Fort Bragg, North Carolina Army Achievement Award (February 1998)

United States Army Fort Bragg, North Carolina Army Achievement Award (October 1998)

United States Army Retirement, MSG (April 2014)

Secret Clearance National Secret Agency (1990-2014)

Vice-President PTA Salem Middle School (August 2015-May 2016)

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