Veteran Teacher/Clinical Psychologist eager to contribute rich academic and practical background toward assistant principal position supporting the employer in facilitating quality student services vital to maximizing academic and personal potential

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Ø  Offer strong Special Education teaching and academic background with expertise in behavioral and at-risk individuals; Expert witness in child abuse and neglect cases and adolescent crime/unruliness

Ø  Dynamic communicator able to diffuse crisis situations and foster superior classroom environments and family relationships; Skilled at effectively disciplining, developing and motivating students

Ø  Strong ability to evaluate, understand and develop at-risk children, adolescents and adults

Ø  Demonstrate exemplary leadership skills, supporting the highest of professional standards

Ø  Feature results-oriented Clinical Psychology practices, including significant experience in conducting child abuse investigations for the State of Tennessee

Ø  Team-oriented player with compassion for community, and passion for education, arts and athletics

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Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN                                                   2003-Present

Moderate Intervention Program/5^th-8^th Grade Teacher

 

  Effectively direct and teach all subjects as part of Alternative Educational programming for behaviorally impaired students in self-contained classroom

  Exhibit strong leadership skills as Principal Designee, MNEA Building Representative, Faculty Advisory Committee Chairman and 7^th-Grade Team Leader

  Proficient at coaching Middle School Wrestling and Volleyball teams; Co-founder of Outdoor Adventure Science Program

  Recognized by peers as Teacher of the Year at Two Rivers Middle School

 

Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN                                                                        2000-2003

Dean of Students/Guidance Counselor

 

  Exhibited keen skills in advising and counseling students, and collaborating with families in both individual and group settings

  Proficient at appropriately disciplining and motivating students; Excel at diffusing crisis situations and enhancing educational environments

  Developed athletic and extracurricular school activities; Directed summer school program

  Taught variety of life-skills and mathematics subjects and courses

 

 

 

 

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN                                                                                  1999-2000

Graduate Research Assistant

 

  Conducted research in Ostrava, Czech Republic, concerning over-representation of Roma (Gypsy) children in special schools; Produced extensive literature research and reviews

 

Tennessee Christian Counseling Center, Murfreesboro, TN                                            1995-1998

Clinic Site Coordinator/Licensed Psychological Examiner

 

  Effectively applied individual/family psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, and families

  Conducted psychological and psycho-educational testing within highest of standards

  Conducted child abuse investigations in coordination with the State of Tennessee Department of Children s Services and court-ordered evaluations on adolescent offenders

  Cost-efficiently managed day-to-day affairs of counseling center

 

Murfreesboro Family Center, Murfreesboro, TN                                                             1993-1995

Clinic Director/Licensed Psychological Examiner

 

  Displayed high-level psychotherapy sessions with children, adolescents, adults, and families

  Performed psychological/psycho educational testing and court-ordered adolescent evaluations

  Conducted child abuse investigations in coordination with state department for Children s Services

 

Lic. Psychological Examiner, Clover Bottom Developmental Center, Nashville                1992-1993

Lic. Psychological Examiner, Dade Wallace Mental Health Center, Nashville                    1991-1992

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Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Ed.D., Education Leadership and Policy; 2009

 

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Master of Education, Special Education (Behavior Disorders); 2000

 

Murray State University, Murray, KY

Master of Science, Clinical Psychology; 1991

 

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Science, Psychology (High Honors); 1988

 

Tennessee License: Senior Psychological Examiner, Clinical Psychology/Health Service Provider, License No. PE1780

 

Tennessee License: K-12 Special Education Teacher/K-12 Beginning Administrator, Highly Qualified Status/Middle School Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science, License No. 414908388

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American Psychological Association (APA)

Middle Tennessee Medical Reserve Corps (MTMRC)

Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA)

Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology

Pi Kappa Alpha National Men s Fraternity

Kentucky Colonels

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging school administrative position with a dynamic institution and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I offer a rich Special Education teaching and academic background with proven experience in dealing with at-risk and behavioral-challenged individuals. I am now eager to apply this diverse results-oriented background toward delivering immediate results for your organization while building a progressive, long-term career of mutual benefit.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be someone who is skillful at diffusing crisis situations and effective at disciplining, developing and motivating students. I also offer strong team-oriented interpersonal relationship skills, resulting in superior classroom conditions, productive learning environments and healthy family relationships.

 

Additionally, I display dynamic communication and leadership abilities, maximizing academic and workforce potential. I am confident I will be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Gary Hughes, Ed.D.