Greg James

Experience

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  State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

  Oct 1991 - Sept 1995

  Program Associate, Canadian & International Studies

  Supported international educational seminars on Quebec/Canadian Affairs for in-field U.S. professors, working closely with Canadian and U.S. government staff, to oversee key logistics. Advised student club and oversaw production for alumni newsletter program.

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  Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

  Sept 1995 - Sept 1998

  Customer Service Department Manager

  Managed client service representative staff overseeing all client service needs for tantalum capacitor division. Worked with National Account teams, Worldwide Rep & Distribution Channel Sales Firms to support client product needs. Reported product quality and on-time delivery performance to executives and collaborated daily with marketing and operations.

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  AT&T

  Oct 1998 - Apr 2006

  Sales/Field Support/Coach/Trainer/Service Manager (multiple roles over time)

  As Service Manager (2003-06), managed order, network & billing needs for Fortune 500 Boston headquarter companies. As eBusiness Trainer (2002-03), taught customers e Business platform to transition clients to self-service needs. As Project Coach (2001-02), trained project managers on new client management operation roles. As Field Support Manager (1999-2001), completed pre/post sale implementation deals for sales team, also identifying new sales / technology opportunities. As Sales Executive (1998-99), managed mid-market business clients on voice/data network products/services while satisfying internal sales quote objectives. Show less

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  OnProcess Technology

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

  Senior Client Services Manager

  Managed cable industry clients, overseeing data analytics & reporting needs, working closely with operations and sales, as well as supervised and trained client service managers.

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  Westborough Public Schools

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2011

  Substitute Teacher

  Served as a substitute teacher for numerous subjects(Social Studies, English, Math, Science, Art and Phys Ed) along with assisting students/teaching staff for K-12 Special Education). Participated actively during this tenure on elementary school council, and town/school middle school building committee, as parent & neighborhood representative.

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  Westborough High School

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  Coach, Boys Freshman Soccer

  Managed all team soccer needs (training, games, player conduct) and administrative needs involving student-athlete & parent communications, student-athlete classroom performance and adherence to code of conduct. Communicated with program coaches and Athletic Director all team activity and oversaw 2-year team record of 14-12-0.

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  Auburn Middle School

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  Humanities Intern

  Collaborated with Social Studies (6th) and English Language Arts (7th) teachers fulfilling Field Experience requirements through classroom observations, assistance with lessons and then leading lesson instruction with corresponding assessments. Attended school field trips.

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  Hopkinton Middle School

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Humanities Student Teacher, 6th grade

  Collaborated with 2 teachers in 6th grade (Social Studies and English Language Arts) to design, present and assess unit lessons (Ancient Greece and Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry). Attended multiple team, department and faculty meetings and professional development sessions. Participated in club advising and school spirit activities. Reported key student reflection and content pieces to Lesley University student teaching seminar instructor and evaluation program supervisor, in concert with Student Practitioner. Show less

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  The Fowler School

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Permanent Substitute, Social Emotional Special Needs Classroom

  Worked with Special Education teacher, ABA specialists and paraprofessionals supporting community of behavioral special needs students (grades 4 - 8). Research/assisted with English Language Arts curriculum for 1st year students. Worked closely with classroom teachers to support transition to inclusion instruction for student cohort.

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  Gibbons Middle School

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

  Long-term substitute teacher, 8th grade English Language Arts

  Managed English Language Arts curriculum/assessments/classroom-home communications for 80 students, working closely with classroom teacher and department chair. Collaborated with team teachers, curriculum partners and entire staff to support student programming needs.

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  The Fowler School

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Long-term sub Health Teacher and Building Sub

  Oversaw curriculum, student performance and classroom management for 285 health students in grades 6th through 8th, providing curriculum/classroom management updates to the school principal and permanent Health teacher. Assisted as a building substitute (across 5 grades) when Health class was not in session/not tending to grading/lesson plans.

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  Westborough High School

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2015

  Coach, Boys J.V. Soccer (JV1)

  Oversaw all training, game management and administrative/performance needs including student-athlete/parent communications. Monitored academic performance, physical conditioning/safety and adherence to school code of conduct while keeping head coach and Athletic Director informed. Oversaw teams (3 seasons) with 41-3-7 (.873 win%) record, that scoring 208 goals with only 48, getting several shut-outs each year and having all players active in each game for development purposes. Supported players / coaches during three deep playoff runs, including a 3-year consecutive league championship and a district final appearance. Show less

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  Ashland Middle School

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2018

  7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

  Oversaw all curriculum/classroom management duties related to 7th grade English Language Arts for approximately 90 students in cohort. Co-taught 2 blocks with Special Education teacher and developed / taught English enrichment skills for Discovery class. Acted as advisor to dozen-plus students over 3-year period. Collaborated with cohort teacher teammates to support all student needs including parent meetings/communications, internal reporting requirements, school events/programs, and information related to student needs with IEP and 504 plans. Worked with English Language Arts colleagues/7th grade teachers on curriculum/other school-wide endeavors, including preparing for the yearly ELA statewide assessment (MCAS/PARCC), achieving a +50 student growth % (SGP) each year, and a 2016 Level 1 school award. With ELA colleagues, won co-written grant in 2014-15 awarding 180 Chromebooks given to Ashland Middle School via the Ashland Education Foundation. Communicated with principal and assistant principal for all administrative and student needs, including development of Teacher Smart Goals as tracked via measurable data tied to student success. Served on the AMS Site Council for 3 academic years as teacher representative. Served as AIC Student Practitioner in 2016-17 helping para-professional colleague* complete student teaching by supervising the takeover of one inclusion class (*now a m.s. ELA teacher). Show less

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  Westborough High School

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2017

  Varsity Support Coach and former Assistant Varsity Coach, Boys Soccer Program

  Support head program coach, assistant varsity coach, varsity captains and sub-varsity coaches, with game strategy, opponent scouting and program practice drills. Work closely with the administration, players and parents. Help program develop talent up-stream to support playoff runs. Part of staff for Central MA District championship and Division 1 State Championship appearance (Fall 2016), as well as re-capturing league championship and District semi-final appearance (Fall 2017).

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  Robert H. Adams Middle School

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Long-term Sub Paraprofessional-7th grade, BASIS program

  Worked closely with Special Education teacher and School Team Chair, to oversee multiple daily activities-obligations related to small group of 7th grade autistic students (minor behavioral and executive function needs). Worked collaboratively with curriculum-content teachers and specialists and communicated (via daily logs), student performance to parents and Special Education staff.

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  Bellingham Memorial School

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  7th grade English Language Arts teacher

  I held all ELA teacher responsibilities, including curriculum content delivery and assessment, all classroom management responsibilities, and collaborated with team, all faculty/staff and administration, for initiatives and reporting requirements. I had over 90 students on team, worked with a co-teacher in 2 ELA classes, and cooperated with peers on a 5-person curriculum team. Worked closely with Literacy teachers, actively serving on school-wide Literacy Committee. I worked with families related to timely curriculum updates and specific student needs/meetings. Via DESE requirements, upheld all teacher responsibilities, including completion of the Teacher Evaluation system and a 1-year mentoring program. Show less

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  Memorial Middle School

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  8th grade English Language Arts teacher

  I was responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction for nearly 100 students, providing effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques. I used innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and learning confidence. I guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects, working in concert with the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives. I documented the learning problems of students and seek the assistance of district specialists as required, maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records. I assisted administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, developing reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. I exemplified professional competence, especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grading, along with subject area appropriateness, as well as through effective collaboration with teacher colleagues. I established and maintained open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students. I took charge to promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners. Show less

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  Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School

  Aug 2020 - now

  Civics/ELA Teacher at Goddard Scholars Academy

  Goddard Scholars Academy (GSA) is an innovation school, housed within Sullivan Middle School. GSA offers a city-wide magnet program for 150 highly motivated middle school students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Teachers prepare students for the rigors of high school and to compete on the national level for college readiness and careers through challenging academic course work, technology, and reading and writing across the curriculum. English/History teacher (1). Teach classes of English (6th) and History/Civics (8th) based on dual licensure with SEI endorsement. Apply demonstrated ability in technology skills for instruction and extension activities, having familiarity with the state Frameworks. Understand using and analyzing data to drive instruction. Demonstrate ability to use formative and summative assessments. Ability to work collaboratively with the teaching team of the GSA-demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and vision of the Goddard Scholars Academy and Sullivan Middle School. Willingness to take on leadership roles at the school, such as leading parent involvement or communication initiatives, recruiting the incoming class, being a member of the Instructional Leadership Team for the larger school. Show less