Jim McMullan, M.Ed. MAT.

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Hawthorne, NJ 07506

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Skills

Facilitates positive and productive interactions between staff members, administrators, and union representatives. Successful background reaching consensus and positive relations to maximize success of negotiations process. Articulate and decisive professional with respectful and resourceful approach. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

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Experience

X-Factor Tumbling/Gymnastics Instructor/Choreographer

September 2019- Present

●Instructor and Lead Teacher for beginner to advanced level gymnastics classes.

●Mentor for junior level instructors and assists in development of curriculum.

●Maintains daily schedule and various activities for staff.

●Provides athlete and parental feedback on skill development for students when needed.

Paterson Public School/ Grade 8 Mathematics Teacher

September 2019- August 2023,

●Worked cooperatively with colleagues, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives and goals.

●Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and various instructional strategies to foster a positive working environment.

●Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

●Promoted physical, mental, and social development using various activities to foster a safe space for group and individual discussions when needed.

Paterson Public School/ Affirmative Action Representative

September 2021- August 2023,

●Distributed action items to staff, administrators, parents, and nearly 1,000 middle school students when needed.

●Maintained information and updated database as needed.

●Investigated employment practices and alleged violations of affirmative action laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.

●Interviewed persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.

●Took detailed notes on interviews, compiled records, and updated all documentation for cases.

●Presented Professional Development seminars to staff and disseminated information and updates from monthly District meetings.

Paterson Public School/ PEA Union Representative

September 2021- August 2023,

●Mediated discussions between employee and administration in attempt to reconcile differences

●Completed in depth investigations into disciplinary issues, grievance management, and recommended strategies

●Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by providing educational workshops on techniques for enhancing interactions between leadership and staff members.

●Provided expertise on all facets of educational labor and employment law to help the leadership team make more effective decisions.

Paterson Public School/ Cheerleading Coach/Advisor

September 2019- August 2023,

●Motivated athletes through effective training habits and a positive environment.

●Prepared athletes for games and competitions with a rigorous practice schedule.

●Created monthly practice and game schedules posted on the school's Google Classroom website for students and parents to view.

●Presented a professional development workshop to all league coaches regarding parental involvement and providing a safe environment for athletes to develop individual skills.

Oakland Board of Education/ Teacher Grades 3-8

September 2005-June 2019

●Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on various district data sources.

●Incorporated engaging activities to increase student participation and improve individual learning outcomes.

●Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student centered learning.

●Served as a member of the District’s Curriculum Development Team, Parent/Teacher Organization Liaison, and Teacher Mentor for Novice Staff Members.

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Education

William Paterson University/Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

June 2014 -May 2016, Wayne, NJ

Marygrove College/Master’s in the Art of Teaching

September 2007- May 2009, Detroit, MI

William Paterson University/Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education and Sociology

September 1993- January 1998, Wayne, NJ

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