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Ernestine P. James

I am a passionate educator who takes pride in going the extra mile to ensure student development. I possess an effective, positive, and flexible teaching style with the willingness to work beyond the call of duty. My goal is to continue to build a long-term career. As an educator in a position that offers opportunities for growth, and professional development that will keep me abreast to the rapid educational innovations.

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Commissions

2021 – Present

Compliance Programs Specialist

Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program.

Contacts or corresponds with attorneys, agencies, and all interested parties.

Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.

Draft and revise company policies.

Resolves problems brought by owners, beneficiaries and others, such as requests for special distributions or planning and approving necessary expenditures for care and maintenance.

Makes court appearances with EO Coordinators and works closely with attorneys, agents and others for the acquisition, disposition or preservation of trust assets and related business.

Makes court appearances with managers or more senior RMs at audits or other proceedings, and deals with attorneys, agents and others for the acquisition, disposition or preservation of trust assets and related business.

Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses.

Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.

Oversee the application of and adherence to laws and regulations within companies and organizations.

Monitor compliance, update practices and policies, and provide information about compliance needs and expectations to all employees.

Ensures agencies function in a legal and ethical manner while meeting its business goals.

Responsible for developing compliance programs, reviewing company policies, and advising management on possible risks.

Establishes a calling program for clients, prospects and centers of influence that will facilitate new business development from existing clients and new prospects, and documents all on sales/relationship management reporting tools.

Analyzes, studies, and gains full understanding of governing policies. Manages accounts in accordance with the terms of the governing policies and in a manner consistent with the needs of agencies and boards. CONTACT WORK EXPERIENCE

Career

Focus

IL Texas Saginaw 2019 - 2021 Teacher

Kinder

Unpacked curriculum in order to create engaging lesson plans

Superb Classroom management Strategies

Created effective class routines

Communicated with parents and staff professionally at all times

Provided tiered instructional support

Maintained student records such as attendance, grades, and data

Monitored student achievement and targeted areas of growth Academy of Dallas Charter School 2017 - 2019

Site Administrator

Responsible for overseeing all the administrative duties

Keeps programs running smoothly

Monitors and assists with student achievement by evaluating data

Performs budgeting, logistical, scheduling, disciplinary actions, evaluations and public relations throughout the school year. Plans events and implements curriculum.

Ensures that the school follows regulations

Academy of Dallas Charter School 2013- 2017 Instructional Coach PK-2nd

Responsible for helping to provide instructional leadership in the critical areas of literacy, math, and science in the school

Led instructional programs in the content areas

Provided ongoing, job-embedded professional development to the classroom teachers.

Academy of Dallas Charter School 2011- 2013

Teacher Kinder

Unpacked curriculum in order to create engaging lesson plans

Superb Classroom management Strategies

Created effective class routines

Communicated with parents and staff professionally at all times

Provided tiered instructional support

Maintained student records such as attendance, grades, and data

Monitored student achievement and targeted areas of growth University of New Orleans Charter School 2007- 2011 Musical Theatre Teacher

Coordinator of all network school performances

Maintained student portfolios, including report cards and progress reports

Program Director of PreK-8 grade drama classes

Facilitated all auditions for school plays and operas

Designed program booklets for all performances

Responsible for set design and musical scores for all performances

Made sure curriculum performance choice supported district instructional plan.

Young Audiences Arts for Learning of New Orleans 2006-2007 Dance Specialist

Interviewed and hired dance teachers to teach dance lessons integrating the Art of Dance into the public school educational curriculum.

Choreographed dance steps to enhance students’ ability to learn through dance. Designed a curriculum to expose students to a new and higher level of learning. Planned meaningful lessons to promote learning and performing simultaneously. Head Start of Greater of Dallas 2005-2006

Assistant Site Manager

Supervised 32 teachers and 1 Educational Specialist Ensured teachers worked in conjunction with all other staff to plan and coordinate classroom activities Supervised and maintained center activities that enhanced total development and progress. Served as a role model to staff to build a professional relationship remembering to maintain professionalism at all times. Provided teachers with the necessary tools for success in the classroom Assisted teachers with preparing all children for successful transition from Head Start to the public school system Scheduled teacher education trainings; CPR, First Aid, and kept CDA licenses current. Approved sick and personal leave time and scheduled/monitored staff meetings Received and processed complaints from parents

Developed action plans for accomplishments of community/school support goals Jefferson Parish Public School 2000-2005

Teacher

Managed, coordinated, and facilitated scholars to support their educational success and maximize their opportunity Responsible for identifying, programming, and evaluating education systems that demonstrate effectiveness Created a safe and stable learning environment conducive to dealing with discipline and any other challenge as needed Established routines and classroom management strategies

Jefferson Parish Public School 1998 - 2000 Head Start Teacher Advisor

Assisted with the setting up of the classroom furniture, and creating a safe and happy environment Collected and checked weekly lesson plans submitted by each teacher Scheduled recess and lunch times for each class

Coordinated annual programs; pageants, spring fest, field day, grandparents day, and end of the year graduations Jefferson Parish Public School 1996-1998 Head Start Teacher

Managed classroom environment through established routines Submitted weekly lesson plans centered on teaching 4 and 5 year old children based upon monthly themes Ensured children developed motor, communication, self-esteem, and cognitive skills Worked closely with an assistant and other staff to ensure each child developed and/or mastered each skill according to his/her individualized learning style

Scheduled monthly meetings with parents and families to increase teacher/parent relationships.

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