James Tomlinson Jr.

Experience

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  Worked independently and/or on the staff of various musical organizations and entities

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2015

  Percussion Instructor, Arranger, Consultant, Adjudicator

  I have experience instructing and/or arranging music for several area competitive high school marching bands and indoor marching or concert percussion ensembles dating from 1988-2015. Some of the groups have competed in the percussion divisions of the Southeastern Colorguard Circuit (SCGC) and Winterguard International (WGI) as well as Bands of America (BOA). I have also taught individual private lessons on all of the major orchestral and marching percussion instruments as well as drumset. I no longer instruct percussion groups as a seasonal staff member or provide private instruction, however, I am available to consult with groups by appointment and/or offer adjudication in the area of percussion for marching competitions or parades. There is some limited availability for percussion arranging. Show less

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  W.I.T.S. World Instructor Training Schools

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Independent Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (WITS)

  I worked with clients to help them to accomplish their personal fitness objectives.

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  Jackson Madison County School System

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Daily Substitute Teacher

  I worked in short-term interim instructional roles in Music, Special Education (SPED), Physical Education (PE), and as a day-to-day instructor for all subject areas on the high school and middle school levels.

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  Bartlett City Schools

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  Permanent Substitute Teacher / Supplemental School Support Staff

  - Worked in day-to-day, short-term, or long-term High School or Middle School in-person instructional and virtual support assignments in order to keep students in grades 6-12 on track to meet the educational standards and goals set forth by their regular teachers- Participated in ongoing SafeSchools training as required in order to incorporate best practices for school security and student safety/well-being

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  Southwest Tennessee Community College

  Dec 2018 - now

  Academic Tutor - Social Sciences & Humanities

  STCC Academic Support Center, Macon Cove Campus- Assist students in the Social Science and Humanities subject areas via in-person or virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams; enter outcomes of the tutoring session into Slate software system- Provide assistance with pre-writing, proofreading, editing, and follow-up on writing assignments- Offer outreach, encouragement, and advice to students from many diverse backgrounds and differing life stages- Attend annual training as part of CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification for the STCC Academic Support Center, as well as take part in all other ongoing workplace training as required by STCC Human Resources Show less

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  Crosstown High

  Jul 2022 - now

  School Culture Specialist | Concourse Relations Coordinator

  - Work on the Student Support/School Culture Team to promote and reinforce a positive learning environment and positive school culture among the student body during the school day and during outings in the local community- Reinforce and support best practices for school safety measures and emergency drills for the well-being of students, parents, visitors, and staff- Assist students and teachers with resolving issues that may impede the learning process- Promote healthy community relationships and partnerships via regular communication between Crosstown High School and the overall Crosstown Concourse retail tenant, non-profit, and residential community- Assist with putting in work orders, maintenance requests, and supply requests to building management - Attend professional development and planning meetings Show less