James T. Hamilton
Hagerstown
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on K-12 instruction and classroom management. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment, ensuring students' needs are met, and adapting to dynamic educational settings. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and implementing individualized learning strategies. Known for reliability, teamwork, and achieving educational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Washington County Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Berkeley County Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Remote Scorer/Reader
Measurement, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Grade exams, assignments, essays and record scores.
- Work successfully with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrate self-reliance and personal motivation by consistently exceeding accuracy and speed targets.
- Work closely with team members to meet and overcome challenges.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sioux Falls School District
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organize and clean teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Harrison School District Two
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Census Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
- Performed field staff duties critical to completing accurate count in hard-to-reach communities.
- Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Served as last line of defense to obtain accurate count for federal funding and fair political representation.
Support Teacher
Achievement School District
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Vacancy/Substitute Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2012
Master of Arts - American History
University of Missouri - Columbia
05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
05.2002
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Secondary education
- Disciplinary procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Organizational abilities
- Multi-subject instruction
Certification
7-12 Social Studies Teaching License in both Maryland and West Virginia
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Washington County Schools
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Berkeley County Schools
01.2025 - Current
Remote Scorer/Reader
Measurement, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sioux Falls School District
01.2021 - 12.2024
Census Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
08.2019 - 11.2019
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Harrison School District Two
07.2018 - 12.2020
Support Teacher
Achievement School District
07.2016 - 07.2017
Vacancy/Substitute Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
07.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - American History
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education - Education
Middle Tennessee State University
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