Candidate's Resume - Jackson Harrison
  

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 Priority Information  
Date stamp updated
  Available for permanent position   No
  Available for emergency position   Yes
  First and last name   Jackson Harrison
  Date available to start teaching   August 1, 2008
Credentialed teacher?    Yes
  Areas where candidate will accept position    Europe, Asia, Latin America
  Position sought choice 1   Art
  Position sought choice 2   Elementary classroom gr. 4
  Position sought choice 3   Elementary classroom gr. 2
  Years of teaching experience   7
  Years of overseas teaching   2
  Highest degree earned   Masters
 
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  Personal Information  
  Marital status   Married
  Will spouse accompany you?   Yes
  Teaching spouse?   Yes
  Position sought by spouse   Dance
  Spouse's full name   Eleana Harrison
  Will children accompany you?   No
  Ages of accompanying children    
 
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 Contact Information     
  Link to candidate's personal web page    
  eMail   lovetoteach@technet.com
  Phone with country/city code   417-5894562
 
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  Most Recent Position    
  Name of school (or employer)   Missouri Unified R3
  Position held   Art Instructor
  Dates at this position   8/1999 - Present
  Supervisor's name   Mrs. Mapleton
  Supervisor's position   School Principal
  May we contact supervisor ?   Yes
  Supervisor's eMail address   annmapleton@yah.com
  Supervisor's phone   417-6664342
 


One or more short quotes from letter of recommendation by the above supervisor

Jackson is by far one of the top teachers our school has known. The kids just love him and the parents are always telling me what a great job he does in the classroom. He is also very much involved in our after schools activity program and leads a Saturday bicycle club for a group of our middle school students. Jackson's art program has helped students to discover skill they didn't know they have. I'm certain many of these kids will now engage in some form of art for the rest of their lives. I don't believe you can hire a better teacher than Jackson. He has told me of his plans to live and teach overseas. We hate to loose him but wish him the best in this new en devour.

Mrs. Mapleton

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  Previous Position    
  Name of school (or employer)   Institute de Arte du Congo
  Position held   Art teacher
  Dates at this position   8/1997 - 6/1999
  Supervisor's name   Dr. Ed Mubai
  Supervisor's position   School Head
  May we contact supervisor ?   Yes
  Supervisor's eMail address   mabai@yahooo.fr
  Supervisor's phone   788-84--5634998
 


One or more short quotes from letter of recommendation by the above supervisor

It has been my pleasure to know and work with Mr. Jackson Harrison. His commitment to his professon is an inspiration to us all. Jackson motivates students to work to their potential and voluntarily acts as personal mentor to many of our high school students that seem to naturally gravitate to him. Jackson regularly goes beyond my greatest expectations.

Jackson is a driving force on our faculty. He contributes to the success and positive parent and community perception of our school in many ways.

I highly recommend Jackson as he is one of the most outstanding teachers you will have the priviledge to know and work with.

Dr. Ed Mubai

Institute de Arte du Congo

 

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 Additional Information about you and your teaching history a director would want to know about
 

In addition to the above two positions, I have also received two awards for outstanding contribution to the State of Missouri, Child's' Art Program. I am credited with creating and implementing a State-wide curriculum adopted by all schools in the Missouri State School System. The curriculum spans an entire school year and is tailored to be implemented in grades 1-12.

I am also responsible for creating a State-wide curriculum for San Diego city schools that combines art and the World Cup of Sailing.

I enjoy creating curriculum and have a strong background in curriculum development. I have lead many workshops in curriculum development at my current school and as a guest speaker at various schools.

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 Additional References that know candidate's work
  Name 1   Sill Catogo
  Relationship   Institute de Arte du Congo
  Telephone   788-84--5634999
  eMail   nouveau@af.net
  Name 2   Marsh Grant
  Relationship   Mentor - Missouri Unified R
  Telephone   417-6664342
  eMail   grant@mi_un.edu
  May we contact these references?   Yes
 


One or more short quotes from letter of recommendation by the above reference

Jackson has brought a much needed atmosphere of art and culture to our school. He is a fantastic artist and teachers and inspires both students and parents to become involved in our school art program.

Sincerely,

Jean Henderson

Director, Art Institute of Los Angeles


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  Education: School, Degree, Date, (Most recent first)
  1. United States International University - Elem. cred with art supplement - 1996
  2. Western State University, St. Louis Missouri, BA fine arts. 1988
  3. Santa Claira ARt College 1974
   
 
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  Subjects Certified to Teach: Type of Certification including AP, IB, etc.
  Art, Elementary Classroom, Spanish
       
 
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  Extra-Curricular Activities Candidate Can Lead
  Swim Team, School Play, Debate Club.
       
 
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  Recruiting Conferences Candidate Plans to Attend
  Will travel for interview. No current plans to attend recruiting fair.
   
 
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Candidates Educational Philosophy or Personal Statement
 

 

I am committed to teaching though it was not my first career. All my life I wanted to be a professional artist, but when I achieved that goal I gradually became disenchanted with the ups and downs associated with the lifestyle of an artist. I discovered teaching some years ago and find it to be a profession alive with challenges and constant changes. And much to my liking it is devoid of the hassles associated with the business of art. As a teacher I am free to practice and pursue my art interests and nurture and guide learners of all ages and abilities as they search to find their own individual styles. In my classroom, we have fun. I work hard to create an environment in which fun and humor are used to build confidence, decrease tension and and create an atmosphere in which kids feel free to be creative. Risk taking is a big part of learning and without it it is impossible to grow as an artist and learner. Encouragement, rather than criticism, gives my students motivation to keep trying and the needed sense of security to express ideas and ask questions. I do believe that school should be where students not only learn about about the world but also about themselves. Art is the perfect medium to express, encourage and develop self discovery.