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Professional Objective

Knowledgeable, energetic and resourceful professional seeks Consulting Position where extensive classroom experience, rich variety of life experiences, and proven dedication will be fully utilized.

Summary of Qualifications

Ø      Creative leader and facilitator

Ø      Outgoing, enthusiastic, versatile. and personable

Ø      Exceptional organizational and developmental skills

Ø      Extremely caring and intuitive counselor and consultant

Ø      Effective motivator of individuals and groups

Ø      Interacts successfully with administrators, staff, parents and students

Professional Experience and highlights

                                SCOTT ABRAMS, INC. Cleveland, OH                       2003 to present

President, Writer, Publisher, Cartographer
Projects include numerous educational books and materials including outdoor education programs, creative dramatics, custom map making and several how-to-teach guides.

VACAMAS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
West Milford , NJ                                                            2006 - 2007

Consultant & Environmental Coordinator 
Created curriculum, diagnostic and assessment tools for inner city youth outdoor education program, teacher training of outdoor education programs and cartography­­

JOSEPH KUSHNER ACADEMY 
 Livingston , NJ                                                                 2003 - 2005

Elementary School Teacher            Grade Five
Dual curriculum general education, lesson development and planning, tutoring

BEDFORD CITY SCHOOLS
Bedford , OH                                                                   1972 - 2003

Elementary School Teacher  Grades Three, Four, Five (retired)
Leadership and instruction in all subjects utilizing combination of traditional, contemporary, and innovative methods 

 Ø      Class performance consistently well above average on state proficiency exams

Ø      “ Mentor Teacher” Carylwood Intermediate School (1996-2003)

Ø      Named “Who’s Who Among America ’s Teachers” (2002)

Ø      Honored as “Educator of the Year” Carylwood PTA ('93 &'97)

Ø      Nominated for “ Ashland Achievement Award” (1997)

Ø      Named “Teacher of the Week” by Fox8 TV, Cleveland , OH ('96)

Ø      Subject of numerous news articles and television spots

Ø      Developed and implemented Outdoor Education Programs

Ø      Invited speaker at Sierra Club, Bedford High School and K S U

AddiAdditional Professional Experience

                        BEDFORD CITY SCHOOLS
                  Bedford , OH                                                                            1985 - 1997
                  Summer Camp Director & Teacher                                                                       

                 OHIO CORRECTIVE COUNSELING INSTITUTE, 
                 Cleveland , OH                                                                         1980 – 1995
                 Consultant / Counselor

                  NEUMAN ADLER OUTFITTERS,
                 Shaker Heights , OH                                                                 1985 - 1991
                  Cross Country Ski  Instructor  

                 CLEVELAND CLIMBING SCHOOL,
                  Cleveland , OH                                                                         1981 - 1987
                 Rock Climbing Instructor                                                                          

EducatioN

          CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland , OH

           Master of Science in Education - 1978

          UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati , OH

           Bachelor of Science in Education – 1971

Professional Development

 KAMANA NATURALIST TRAINING – Presently in training.

TOM BROWN WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SCHOOL , NJ 1993, 1994, 1996

 AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE CLUB, Cleveland , OH Instructor Training  1986

Licensure & Certifications

STATE OF OHIO

Permanent Certificate – Elementary School Teacher - Grades 1-8

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Infant CPR.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY (Issued May, 2002)

Standard Certificate – Elementary School Teacher 1-8. Certificate # 00361913

Personal Data

Travel – Have visited all 50 of the United States, most Canadian Provinces, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Caribbean, and the Mid-East

Bicycle Touring – Three 1,000 mile plus trips and many shorter

Skiing – Telemark & Cross Country, taught all levels of abilities ages 3-83

Rock Climbing – Extensive background of bouldering, ice, and lead climbing

Restoration – Assisted in the reconstruction of several 400-500 year-old homes

Other Interests - Hiking, kayaking, Native American cultures, chess, guitar

 

 


 

     

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