JAMES FRANCIS

118 Central Street,Stoneham, MA 02180 EMAIL jfrancis@pioneercss.org

EDUCATION
Spring 2013 (expected) University of New England Biddeford, ME Master of Science in Education (Curriculum and Instruction Specialty)

Spring 2008 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Bachelor of Music (Emphasis on Violin) Fall 2006 Musikhochschule Mannheim Mannheim, Germany Semester Study Abroad (Music Education) Summer 2005 UniversittUlm Germany Summer Intensive Language Course (German Studies) Spring 2004 Storrs, CT High School Diploma Ulm,

E.O. Smith High School

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2009 - Present Everett, MA Specials Department Head Music/Art Teacher Pioneer Charter School of Science

Responsible for overseeing the specials department in curriculum and instructional practices for middle and high school level students. Involves creating projects that are engaging that follow the National Standards of Music and Art. Responsible for creating projects in both music and art for students in grades 7-12, as well as co-ordinating cross-curricular activities. Class instruction is in general music/art education, instrumental, and choral instruction.

September 2007 August 2009 Coventry, CT

Song-a-Day Music Center

Violin Instructor Responsible for the teaching, evaluating and encouraging of beginning violin students. One-on-one direct experience with students ranging in age, from students as young as 5, to much older adult students. January 2009 - June 2009 Windham, CT Substitute Teacher Windham Public Schools

Responsible for substituting for full teachers during absences, including both short term and long term absences. Involves building relationships with students quickly, and teaching students of all ages efficiently in a school system with many special needs students. September 2008 - December 2008 Mens Wearhouse Manchester, CT Customer Service Associate Responsible for assisting consultants in sales, tuxedo rentals, and handling money in a retail environment. Involves direct relations with customers and building a communication with them to discover what they want.

January 2004 April 2008 UConn- Cooperative Corporation Storrs, CT Student Administrative Assistant August 07 April 08 Customer Service Cashier January 05 August 07 Student Cashier January 04 January 05 Responsible for handling money in a retail company, and direct contact with customers. Responsible for handling problems that may occur and resolve them in an efficient manner. Responsible for training new employees. Open and sort invoices and vendor checks, and maintain member file maintenance. Help out the Marketing and Accounting department when needed.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MEMBERSHIPS

January 2012 Present National Association for Music Education Massachusetts Chapter Member #000335760 May 2011 Present MEPID # 52632484 Massachusetts State Teacher Certification

2009 - Present Pioneer Charter School of Science Everett, MA Current teacher, department head, and director of the student

acapella group "The Treblemakers". Responsible for teaching proper part reading, various languages, and organizing performances.

2000 - 2009 Mansfield Middle School Mansfield, CT Assisting Mansfield Middle School orchestra teacher in organizing the Country Fiddle Club. Jan 2007 became Student Director. Summer 2007 organized a week-long program where students went hiking and performed at local businesses, including Willimantics 3rd Thursday. Spring 2006 - Spring 2008 UCACA Storrs, CT Assistant Director of acapella group Shir Modulation. Teach a variety of songs in multiple languages and styles as well as organize performances.

Spring 2008 CT

ECSU

Willimantic,

Played as a stage and pit violinist for the Theatre Department production of the musical Oklahoma. A member of both the stage crew and production crew.
Spring 2007 Music Educators National Conference Hartford, CT Directed the performance of 10 middle school students. Fall 2006 Heidelberger Anglistischen Chor Germany Tenor singer and English pronunciation advisor.

References Available Upon Request.