Resume

Larry Morris

Lorain, Ohio 44052                                                                                 b.morris00@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

Middle School teaching position within the Social Studies field utilizing my skills, abilities, and education as well as pursuit of afterschool sporting education and supervision.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

·         Willingly assumes additional duties and responsibilities to contribute to school and community.

·         Experienced in working with diverse populations and working with children of different learning capabilities.

·         Excellent understanding of the topics in question.

·         Recognized for conscientious attention to detail, organization, and professional attitude.

·         Strong work ethic: Impeccable attendance in the workplace.

·         Highly motivated in pursuit of academic excellence: Honored for awards and member of the Honors Society.

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·         Excellent leadership skills: Easily approachable and positive influence on children.

·         Clarity in relaying information: Effective at presenting information in terms that students understand both as a group, as well as individually.

·         Background in sports: Experienced in playing and effectively teaching many sports, including basketball, baseball and softball.

     EDUCATION

Currently Pursuing:

Associate of Arts in Teacher Education w/ Honors

Lorain County Community College – Elyria, OH

Expected Graduation date: 2014 – GPA 4.0

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

• Educational Technology • Psychology • Adolescent Development

• American National Government • U.S. History I, II • Personal Health • Honor’s Philosophy, Ethics • Honor’s Civilization I, II

TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES

Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iPod or SmartPhone, PC and/or Mac computers, Web 2.0 Tools:  Blogs, wikis, social bookmarking, social networking, Computer software and hardware troubleshooting aptitude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contracting Supervisor – Avon, OH                                                             May 2004 –  May 2011

·         In charge of large teams of workers and worker training and education.

·         Managed team to complete goals under pressure of deadlines.

·         Worked with customers to complete desired work and answer all questions.

•   Trusted to lead team in an efficient and effective manner after personally assessing best route to complete goals within the desired timeframe.

·         Problem-solved shortage of workers, malfunctioning equipment, delays and other setbacks.

·         Led workers by example and explained all aspects of the job in order to reduce accidents and problems.

·         Satisfied demands of government inspectors on a whim and transitioned work focus to satisfy altered goals.