Joseph A. Isabell P.O. Box 3133, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241 (304) 614 8066 isabellj@mail.dewv.

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Professional Experience 1996 present Owner/operator The Jabberwock Bar & Grill 122 Davis Avenue, Elkins, West Virginia - Daily operations, staff management, bookkeeping, maintenance, event planning. Own, manage and maintain apartment rental units. Refurbish and remodel of business location, including rewiring, plumbing, plastering, painting. Construction of bar and grill and apartment rental units. 2002 2003 Substitute Teacher Mountain School for Boys Randolph County, West Virginia 1991 1997 English as a Second Language Teacher International Language Institute Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia Education I am currently working to obtain a Secondary Education Teaching Certificate from Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia B.A. English Composition Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia RESA 7 Certification West Virginia University Exchange Program in Spanish Language Studies, Guanajuato, Mexico 2003

Relevant Skills

As a local business owner for 17 years, Im well organized, goal oriented, self -motivated and possess the confidence and communication skills needed to deal with an eclectic group of people and dynamic situations. In my free time, I have always pursued extensive reading in classical and contemporary literature, non- fiction and biography. Combining my formal education, business and life experience, and continued pursuit of education, I have much to offer in a classroom setting.