Resume: Holley, Adam

J. Adam Holley
P.O. Box 67 Tylersburg, PA 16361
Phone: (814) 221-3575
E-mail: j.a.holley88@gmail.com

Objectives
To obtain a full or part time position as an English and Language Arts or Substitute teacher.

Education
BS Secondary Education: English (Graduated May 2012)
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA
Intensive language arts studies
Development of human interaction skills
Foundational Special Education courses
Masters of Education: Reading and Literacy Concentration (In progress)
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA

Strong emphasis on empirical research

Exposure to curriculum design and planning
Based on student literacy skills across content areas
Reading pedagogy
Secondary and post-secondary reading and writing programs

Work Experience
Long Term Substitute Teacher English 10 (February 2015 present)
University Preparatory School at Milliones
Pittsburgh Public Schools

Substitute Teacher (January 2015-present)

Special Needs Private School
Bradley Center

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Substitute Teacher (January 2015-present)

Upper St. Clair School District
Milieu Therapist I (June 2012 - November 2013)
John Merck Program (Autism Spectrum Disorders, intellectual disabilities, and developmental
delays
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA
Administering group therapy sessions and structured activities
Analysis and application of individualized behavior plans
Modified environment for safety and structure
Daily responsibilities including intensive paperwork, direct care, unit observation, and
one-on-one interaction with patients
Attended seminars and trainings regarding Autism and behavioral intervention
Regular contact with many special needs clients with conduct, emotional, social, and
physiological disorders
Communication with administration about patient progress and the mechanics of the unit
Assistant Manager (August 2004 Present)
Foxs Pizza Den, Tylersburg, PA

Key holder
Customer service
Cash tending and opening and closing of registers
Preparation, serving, and delivery of food
Inventory management
Ordering supplies and organizing stock
Delegating tasks and responsibilities to co-workers
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Professional Experience
Block Student (Fall, 2011)
Brookville Area School District, Brookville, PA
Assisted in teaching Journalism and English classes
Exposure to new technology and information
Experience with editing and revising student and faculty writing
Student Teacher (Spring 2012)
Brookville Area School District, Brookville, PA
Organized weekly objectives with specific strategies
Prepared and organized lesson and unit plans
Conducted research on specific topics to teach
Taught lessons on writing and analyzing specific texts

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Attended Student Assistance Program (SAP) to learn more about student contact and
counseling

Skills and Traits

Some skills and traits I possess that are beneficial to your school district are:
Classroom management
Lesson and unit planning
Strong at Writing, Editing, Revising, and Analyzing
Technology Savvy and well versed in all MS Office and Google applications
Background in mental health
Adaptability
Punctual
Team player

Awards and Achievements

Graduated with 3.6/4.0 grade point average
Cum Laude honors
Deans list: five semesters

Availability
Available immediately

References
Associate Professor of English at Clarion University
Dr. Christopher McCarrick
(814) 393-2739
cmccarrick@clarion.edu
Cooperating Teacher at Brookville Area High School
Kim Hubler
(814) 849-2623
khubler@basd.us
Associate Professor of English at Clarion University
Dr. Rich Lane
(814) 393-2740
rlane@clarion.edu
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