JOHN KOPMEIER
JACKSON, TN *****
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OBJECTIVE To work in a positive environment, and to maximize my written and verbal communication abilities and customer service experience.
EDUCATION THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Memphis, TN
Master of Arts in Teaching, Education, expected graduation date: May 2009, GPA 4.0
RHODES COLLEGE Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Political Science, May 1997, GPA 2.9
WORK
EXPERIENCE ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jackson, TN
2008 Student Teacher
• Develop and implement lesson plans for students
• Full responsibility of all teaching duties for nine weeks
• Meet with parents to discuss the progress of their children
• Attend all meetings and school events
• Attend workshops and optional activities
ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jackson, TN
2006 Teaching Assistant
• Shared responsibility of care duties and instruction in multiple subjects for up to 12 students with diverse needs and disabilities in the Special Ed. Resource Room
• Tutored Special Ed. students in Math after school
MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS Jackson, TN
2005-2006 Substitute Teacher
• Instructed and managed classes of K-6th Grade, 7th-8th Grade, and High School students from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities
FULL-TIME JOBS PRIOR TO EDUCATIONAL CAREER
1997-2005 Details will be provided upon request. Employers included:
Union Planters Bank, Hilton Hotels, The Relizon Company
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION ● Teach Tennessee Scholarship Award Winner
• Volunteer after-school Math and Reading tutor
• Microsoft Word, Works, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Willing to relocate
REFERENCES Available upon request