RUSSELL INSTITUTION OF LEARNING

White Sound

Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas

937.303.6849

jdconsultants.edu59@gmail.com or RussellInstituteofLearning@gmail.com

 

 

EXPERIENCE

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Russell Institution Of Learning                                                                  August, 2010 – Present

Internet Based

Founder, CEO

Research, develop, and advocate change in the current "standardized" education arena through the process of being a scholar practioner at my current public education school.  I continue to develop relationships with students of all ages via the internet assisting in technology challenges, being a learning coach, and promoting time management in a student designed experience based upon their need.

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Amy Roberts Primary School                                                                    December 1, 2010 – September 14, 2024

Green Turtle Cay

Abaco, BS

Teacher-

Contained classroom teacher responsible for core instruction (Math, Language Arts, Spelling, Grammar, Handwriting) and additional subjects of Science, Social Studies, Religion, Family Life and Health.  Work with teachers, parents, and community individuals to provide an exciting and safe learning environment.

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Triad School District                                                                                  August 2002 – June 2010

North Lewisburg, OH

Teacher-

Teach 7th Grade Science covering Earth and Life Sciences.  Teach 7th Grade Computer Technology classes. Taught virtual learning science classes (3 years) until the district contracted with an outside provider.

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White Hat Life Skills Center                                                                       July 2001 – August 2002

Springfield, OH

Teacher-

Teach within the Lab and Life Skills classroom.  Develop Unit and Daily Lesson plans for Life Skills and 9th grade Ohio Proficiency Preparation in Science and Social Studies.

 

 

Frontline Group, Pace                                                                                 January 1996 – July 2001

West Chester, OH

Client Services Consultant -

Facilitate one to three-day workshops to a variety of audiences.  Develop and customize curriculum and training to meet customer expectations.  Topics include:

                Total Quality Management                                          Electronic Organizer

                Quality Control Tools                                                   Leadership Skills

                Train the Trainer                                                          Advanced Reading Skills

                Valuing Diversity                                                          Interpersonal Negotiating Skills

                Effective Communications Skills                                  Interpersonal Communication Skills

                Improving Meeting skills                                              Time Management

                Resolving Conflict                                                        Stress Management

                It Pays to Listen

 

Hire, train, evaluate and schedule seven course facilitators.  Network with National Corporate Client Services Committee to set corporate facilitator standards and guidelines.  Completed Human Performance Technology training (Harless/Elliott) gaining skills of Front End Analysis to develop appropriate client based solutions.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

 

 

EDUCATION/TRAINING/FACILITATION

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• Technology Coordinator

• Teacher, contained primary classroom

• Teacher, 4-9 Science & Social Studies

• Substitute Teacher K-12

• Christian Education Director

• Sunday School & Youth Leader

• Business Consultation and Facilitation

• Community College Guest Speaker

 

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MANAGEMENT

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• Assistant Manager – Gloria Marshall Weight Loss Center

• Prevention Coordinator – Mercy REACH

• Department Coordinator – Mercy REACH

• Coordinator – Champaign County “Wellness Block Grant” to Reduce Teen Pregnancy

• Client Services Consultant Team Lead – Frontline Group, PACE

 

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COUNSELING

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• Child and Family Psychology

• Business & Industrial Counseling

• Alcohol & Drug Prevention

• Alcohol & Drug Treatment Counseling

• Health, Fitness & Weight Loss Counseling

• Life Changing Events Counseling

• Career Counseling

 

 

Workshop design, curriculum development, course facilitation, grant writing and public speaking are transferable skills in each of the three areas of professional competency.

 

 

EDUCATION

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Antioch University – 2013

PhD in Leadership and Change

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DeVry University – 2003

Accelerated BA Information Technology – Cum Laude

 

Urbana University – 2002

Accelerated Teacher Certification – Summa Cum Laude

4th – 9th grade Science and Social Studies

 

Wright State University – 1994

Master of Science in Counseling – Magna Cum Laude

Business and Industrial Counseling Major

 

Urbana University – 1990

Bachelor of Arts – Magna Cum Laude

Psychological Services/Child and Family Counseling Major