Jamie Kerr 2014-2015 Candidate for Multiple Subject Teaching Credential & M.A. in Education Seeking classroom volunteer opportunities in K-5 schools ✦ TEFL Certified (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) ✦ Excellent public speaker ✦ Interested in connecting technology & curriculum
1. Jamie Kerr 2014-2015 Candidate for Multiple Subject Teaching
Credential & M.A. in Education Seeking classroom volunteer
opportunities in K-5 schools TEFL Certied (Teaching English as a
Foreign Language) Excellent public speaker Interested in connecting
technology & curriculum
2. Teaching Experience Lanna Polytechnic High School Chiang
Mai, Thailand English Teacher Taught English to over 300 students
in 10 classes ages 15-20 at one of the most challenging schools in
the city. Students were beginner English learners. Used a game-
learning approach to overcome cultural learning differences and
inspire a love of the English language. Created all curriculum and
materials from scratch. 2012-2013
3. Teaching Experience Roosevelt High School Portland, Oregon
Tutoring Program & Community Outreach Coordinator An an
Americorps employee, I coordinated a school- wide tutoring program
for at-risk students to increase graduation rates and improve
English language skills. I also coordinated events, art showcases
and community involvement nights to connect students and families
to their neighborhood, local businesses and nearby University of
Portland. RHS is Oregons poorest high school and has the worst
overall rating according to Oregons Annual Report Cards. I had the
opportunity to work with a wide range of students of
ethnic/socioeconomic backgrounds and coordinate 30+ volunteers to
provide tutoring and support on a daily basis. 2010-2011
4. Teaching ExperienceOther relevant experience Sparkloft Media
Portland, Oregon Training Coordinator I am Sparkloft Medias
training program coordinator and on-boarding program director. I am
in charge of recruiting and training all new employees and
continually improving our processes to better accommodate new hires
as we continue to grow. I am also responsible for giving internal
presentations, speaking at conferences, and offering social media
training seminars to small business owners across the country. I
specialize in social media strategy for brands in the travel/
tourism space. 2010-Present
5. Teaching ExperienceOther relevant experience Elementary Age
Private Tutoring Portland, Oregon Private Tutor I tutor students
ages 6-10 in a wide range of academic topics and areas of personal
growth. Specically, I specialize in students who are afraid to fail
in school. Parents hire me to inspire condence in students who have
trouble trying new things and teach them strategies to overcome
their aversion to new tasks and activities and have condence in
their skills. 2007-2013
6. Teaching ExperienceOther relevant experience YWCA Camp
Westwind Otis, Oregon Coast Counselor and Riding Instructor As a
counselor, member of the diversity team and horse back riding
instructor, I led students ages 8-15 through 8 weeks of summer camp
on the Oregon coast. We strived to teach campers to accept
differences, love themselves and appreciate and understand the
beautiful natural environment surrounding them. We hosted camp for
socio- economically disadvantaged students, disabled students as
well as a teen mom camp and also gay family camp. I will be headed
back to camp to work as a program coordinator in 2014. 2009,
2014
7. Teaching ExperienceEducation University of Portland
Portland, Oregon BA, Global Business, Operations/Technology
Management GPA: 3.8, Cum Laude During my four years at UP, I held a
variety of campus work positions and participated in
extracurricular programs: Salzburg, Austria Year Study Abroad
Program Freshman Workshop Leader Studies Abroad Coordinator
Entrepreneurship Scholars Program China Entrepreneurship Study
Program Honors Program 2007-2011 There I am!