James Salsich

Experience

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  Putnam Investments

  Dec 2003 - Feb 2005

  Client Service Representative

  As a client service representative for the annuities department, was responsible for servicing the needs of brokers and clients via incoming phone calls in a fast-paced environment. Processed trades, liquidations, and performed quality checks of peers' work. Utilized personal judgment, customer service skills, and product knowledge to enhance callers' experience as customers and salespeople.

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  Aviva

  Feb 2005 - Jul 2007

  Annuity New Business Representative

  Responsible for performing financial transactions and processing incoming business in the agency annuity department. Utilized customer service, marketing, and sales skills to assist agents in fulfilling all company, industry, and state requirements for new annuity retirement accounts. Prepared Schedule A filing / Form 5500 for pension accounts. Was recruited to aid the Structured Settlements department to deposit and reconcile over $30 million in premium per month and clear a back-log of un-reconciled premium and problem cases. Show less

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  BNP Paribas Asset Management

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2010

  Consultative business development for early stage clients. Utilized sales skills and persistence to identify new clients and educate their advisors on our products. Developed clients from the ground up, starting from zero into producing $6-$7 million per quarter.Received FundQuest FAB Award for Best Overall Support, June 2010. Responsible for assisting financial advisors with account maintenance issues. Researched problems with transactions, trading, and other areas. Main point of contact for trading and operational issues for several banks and broker-dealer firms.

  • Internal Sales

    Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Advisor Services Representative

    Jul 2007 - Mar 2008
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  Boys & Girls Club Of Boston

  Nov 2007 - May 2011

  Tutor

  Helped student with homework and served as mentor.

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  Ottoson Middle School

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

  Special Education Teacher's Aide

  Worked with and taught students with learning and emotional disabilities including Asperger’s Syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, oppositional defiance, and bipolar disorder. Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in October of 2011. Counseled students in varying states of crisis and administered physical restraints when appropriate to maintain safety of students and staff. Assisted teachers in facilitating lessons with attention to modifications and accommodations as prescribed on their IEPs. Show less

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  Arlington Pop Warner Football

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

  Assistant Coach

  Coached the offensive & defensive line, and special teams for the Ottoson Bulldogs (7th & 8th graders). Worked closely with coaches to develop offensive & special teams strategy. Worked with offensive & defensive linemen in developing sound technique through drills and situational practice.

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  Hardy Elementary School

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Behavior Support Personnel / 1:1 Special Education Aide / Student Teacher

  Personal aide for 5th grade student with nonverbal learning disorder, general anxiety, and emotional needs. Provided individualized instruction and enabled accommodations and modifications in accordance with student’s IEP. Instrumental in child's successful completion of the school year. Additionally, developed lesson plans and managed inclusive 5th grade classroom of 28 students to fulfill elementary teaching practicum. Worked closely with lead teacher to plan curriculum and follow district standards to ensure instructional goals were met. Show less

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  Lesley University Summer Compass Program

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Special Education Teacher Intern

  Provided whole class, small group, and inclusive instruction to rising fourth grade students. Co-developed a theme-based curriculum for our class. Ensured IEP needs were met by working with lead teacher in a team setting. Attended to students' academic, social, and emotional needs. Collaboratively developed behavioral interventions. Integrated music, movement, and the arts into the curriculum. Produced, co-wrote, and recorded a song with students.

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  Medford Public Schools

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Long-Term and Daily Substitute Teacher

  Served as a long-term substitute in an inclusive 4th grade classroom at McGlynn Elementary School. Responsible for teaching and planning all academic subject areas in addition to MCAS practice and preparation in an inclusive 4th grade classroom. Met needs of English language learners, children with learning disabilities, and a student with autism. Worked closely with 4th grade teaching team to ensure curricular goals are met. Served as a long-term substitute lead teacher in an inclusive 3rd grade classroom at Brooks Elementary School from January 2 to February 1, 2013. Responsible for all subject areas, planning, and classroom management. Learning challenges included Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, and selective mutism.As an on-call substitute, covered elementary and middle school classes as needed. Executed lesson plans as left by teacher, or developed alternate activities if no plans were available. Show less

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  Belmont Public Schools

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  On-Call Substitute Teacher

  As an on-call substitute, cover elementary and middle school classes as needed. Manage classes and execute lesson plans as left by head teacher, or develop alternative activities if no plans are available.

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  St. Ann's Home and School

  Jun 2013 - now

  High School Special Education Teacher

  Teacher for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in grades 9-11. Manage classroom and plan lessons and activities. Attend to behavioral and emotional needs of students. Determine and administer appropriate interventions when necessary. Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning, best practices, and shared observations of student behavior and performance. Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).