ISAAC JAMES

3605 W. Ralph Rogers Rd. #204, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 • (605) 310-6988 • isaacjames1020@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Dakota State University, Madison, SD May 2021
B.S. Elementary Education GPA: 3.5
Endorsements in
Technology Integration
Middle Level Education: Science, Math, ELA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Harrisburg School District
Substitute Teacher, District Wide October 2020 – Present
• Followed all classroom and district procedures.
• Employed classroom management strategies to maintain consistency.
• Maintained and achieved lesson goals set forth by general education teacher.
• Oversaw normal classroom rhythms and activities.
• Compiled reports for the general education teacher and others upon their return.

Wings Gymnastics Academy

Director, Before and After School Program August 2019 – October 2020
• Increased enrollment in the program by 1,450 percent.
• Maintained compliance with state regulations and requirements.
• Built relationships with state inspectors, parents, staff, and school faculty.
• Developed curriculum for physical activity and academic achievement of all levels.

Horizon Elementary School

Site Coordinator, Before and After School Program August 2016 –May 2019
• Grew enrollment in the program by 263 percent.
• Maintained compliance with state regulations and requirements.
• Created a professional environment to foster learning, cooperation, and growth.
• Instituted routine and discipline procedures for learners attending the program.
• Planned a variety of activities to stimulate emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Connected with parents, learners, teachers, and school administrators on an ongoing basis.

Christian Center Elementary

Lead Teacher, Daycare December 2015 – August 2016
• Ensured the safety and wellbeing of all children within the classroom.
• Planned activities and fieldtrips for the students.
• Created learning themes and corresponding activities on a weekly basis.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
O’Gorman Middle School
Level III Practicum September 2020 – October 2020
• Created and taught several lesson plans following state standard guidelines and cooperating teacher instructions.
• Worked with seventh and eighth grade students to achieve state math standards.
• Supported students with questions before school each morning to ensure equal learning opportunity through
differentiation.

Horizon Elementary School

Field Experience January 2019
• Stayed in a fourth-grade classroom all day for three weeks.
• Taught various lesson plans created by the cooperating teacher.
• Employed a variety of class management strategies to maintain order and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Assisted with classroom tasks such as answering student questions and grading student work.