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Email:  abc@xyz.com

Country of Citizenship:   USA

Social Security Number:  XXX-XX-XXXX

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Vacancy Announcement #:                                  DHSHQ0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-CSO

Position:                                                                   Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Security, DHS Headquarters

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Core Competencies

In-depth background with DoD Education Activity; Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision; Bachelor of Science in Education; Advisory Council on Dependents Education ( ACDE); National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) program; Department of Education interaction; AdvancED accreditation program; summary/action memos/reports preparation; meeting management; logistics; federal register notice preparation; committee nominee vetting/selection; communication coordination with Pentagon; interaction with Department of Education contractor Westat; Internet site development; instructional document development; specialist training; design and development of forms; serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for multi-million-dollar AdvancED contract; workshop training development; in-service training;  SAT/PSAT training; Math Cadre Trainer; trained in Cognitive Coaching; Teacher, 5^th/6^th Grade subjects of Social Studies, Science, Health, Language Arts, elementary school ages in Elementary Physical Education and Health; Performance Award winner/Letters of Commendation recipient; Microsoft Word Training Certificate; SACCP Certificate

 

 

Professional Experience

September 2008 - Present

DoD Education Activity (DoDEA)

Headquarters

Arlington, VA

Salary:   $112,774 Annual

Hours per week:  40-50

Supervisor:      Steve Schrankel xxx-xxx-xxxx                                  May / May Not Contact         

 

Assessment and Accountability Specialist

 

In this Specialist assignment, major responsibilities include directing the Federal Advisory Council on Dependents Education (ACDE), managing the activities of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) program in conjunction with the Department of Education, and providing oversight of the accreditation program and contract with AdvancED, the largest accreditation organization in the U.S.

 

For all ACDE meetings, serve in a coordinating and logistics management role, which includes developing involvement of all meeting presenters/participants and assuring that meetings proceed smoothly, writing executive summaries, authoring reports for publication and action reports, and preparing Federal register notices of all meetings.  Provide diligent support of the committee member nomination process, employing a variety of vetting processes and techniques and preparing all relevant information for the application process.

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Additionally, as the ACDE Action Officer, utilize personnel skill sets to improve lines of communication between ACDE members and individuals operating within the Pentagon structure.

 

In a liaison role between NAEP and the Department of Education, am involved with 142 schools, organizing logistics and final documents relating to NAEP Assessment.  Work closely with Westat, a Department of Education contractor, in coordinating all personnel and assessment dates and streamlining the process, which has improved entire assessment process.  Have developed a NAEP Internet website for dispersing in-depth information, thus positively impacting reception by subject schools of the entire assessment process. 

 

Work closely with schools regarding accreditation and have developed large variety of instructional materials for utilization by school principals in accessing the official AdvancED website to more efficiently gain information regarding the accreditation process.  These activities have resulted in a deeper understanding of the process by school officials and in personally-received expressions of gratitude.   Support understanding of processes and procedures by district-level Accreditation Specialists through the development and implementation of variety of training programs, resulting in the pass-through of information and process understanding to individuals at the school level.

 

Additionally, for AdvancED, develop DoDEA-specific and other logistical information to increase system understanding as well as to increase efficiencies in traveling to foreign country military bases.  Utilize AdvancED data in preparation of reports indicating areas of system strengths as well as those areas in need of improvement.  On consistent basis research competitive accreditation programs to assure currency of program components.  To assist with process improvement, have developed variety of forms for school usage, thus increasing efficiency and productivity and decreasing time spent on often redundant and non-essential paperwork and documentation.  Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for $1MM AdvancED contract, which includes development of the performance work statement, researching and analyzing competing accreditation institutions and negotiating the contract. 

 

Work well in collaborative environment yet possess strong capabilities for taking lead role and providing strong, considered decision-making.  In all circumstances primary focus is on assuring optimal products and results for DoDEA.    

 

 

August 2006 C August 2008

DoD Education Activity (DoDEA)

Kaiserslautem District

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Salary:   $66,325 Annual

Hours per week:  40-50

Supervisor:      Reynaldo Toquero, 011-81-611-722-7504                                        

 

Accountability Specialist

 

During this two-year tenure, developed assessment and accreditation information used by local school administrators, parents and community groups to gain deeper understanding of various process used.  Was often invited to address other groups regarding accreditation and assessment.    Facilitated a two-day training workshop to bring individuals at those schools scheduled for accreditation/assessment up-to-date regarding program requirements and benchmarks.  Training was considered a success based on positive accreditation visits for all involved schools.  

 

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Also, as requested, performed additional training for various school chairpersons in such areas as data collection, assessment/intervention, and school-based professional development.  Trained personnel on DodEA system-wide assessments regarding policies, regulations and utilization of data.  Addressed groups at faculty and various committee meetings, working closely with School Improvement Leadership Teams and Chairpersons as well as other local School Advisory Boards, and developed a school-based data collection tool for local use.   Managed local district BlackBoard website, updating as needed with School Improvement tools; developed separate School Improvement BlackBoard community for district.   

 

 

October 2001 C July 2006

DoD Education Activity (DoDEA)

Japan District

Yokota, Japan

Salary:   $58,280 Annual

Hours per week:  40-50

Supervisor:      Dennis Rozzi, 011-81-3117-55-3940                                                 

 

Accountability Specialist

District School Improvement/Assessment Specialist (2002-2006)

 

For a group of 11 schools, was NCA External Chairperson, serving in a liaison role between NCA and the Japan District schools.  Developed numerous training programs, including working with the Advanced Placement (AP) teaching staff regarding use of data and formative classroom assessments as well as functioning as AP program contact.  In addition to work in the AP environment, trained administration, teachers and members of the community at large regarding leadership, continuous school improvement and the entire accreditation process, presenting this information during three Educator Days sessions.  Additionally, performed district-wide training for PSAT/SAT testing and was the trainer for the Math Cadre, which was enhanced and supported by training in the area of Cognitive Coaching.    

 

For the NCA, was a Presenter at the NCA/CASI 2004 Annual Conference, and was selected to be a reviewer for the NCA Central Reviewing Process in 2006.  Received Assessment for Learning training by Rick Stiggins and have employed that education in training groups of teachers in this discipline.  Efforts for Japan District Schools were recognized by the bestowing of four performance awards. 

 

 

August 1996 C September 2001

DoD Education Activity (DoDEA)

Cummings Elementary School

Misawa, Japan

Salary:   $49,395 Annual

Hours per week:  40-50

Supervisor:      John Williams, N/A                                        

 

Teacher

 

For this Japanese elementary school, served as Teacher in variety of disciplines to varying age groups, including 5^th and 6^th grade multi-age Social Studies, Language Arts, Science and Health.  Spearheaded the development of a live morning television broadcast, served as FRS for four years, and was School Improvement Chairperson for four years.  Developed and facilitated an online homework site available for parents, organized an annual Career Day and played key role in organizing all school field days. 

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Was a member of the School Advisory Council (SAC) for two years, serving as Chairperson of the Installation Advisory Council (IAC) for one year.  Following Cooperative Learning training from Laurie Robinson, developed capabilities for providing mentoring and one-on-one assistance as well as presenting information to staff personnel during in-service days.  Additionally, received Equity With Data training from Jim Popham, which was then presented to entire faculty, delivered Cooperative Learning session at the Misawa Complex Education Day, and was the trainer/presenter for the Misawa Complex on the new NCA CASI processes. 

 

 

August 1979 C July 1996

Hamilton County Department of Education

Chattanooga, TN

Salary:   $40,930 Annual

Hours per week:  40-50

Supervisor:      David Cowan, N/A                                         

 

Teacher

 

For this Department of Education in Tennessee, taught 2^nd, 3th, 6^th and 5^th/6^th Multi-Age and Elementary Physical Education and Health at the Elementary School level, and 6^th grade Social Studies at the Middle School level.  Was a member of the Site-Based School Committee and was instrumental in directing efforts at the middle school toward developing uniform dress code following in-depth research on the subject and making numerous presentations to parents and community groups.  Additionally, served as Chair for the Middle School True Colors program and served as the HCEA Faculty Representative. 

 

Exemplary teaching capabilities were acknowledged with two Who s Who in American Teachers awards, being selected as the most influential elementary teacher by the 1992 graduating seniors, and the presentation of the State of Tennessee Teachers Award.

 

 

Education

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision, 1983

Semester Hours:

GPA:

 

Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL

Bachelor of Science in Education, 1979

Semester Hours:

GPA:

 

San Diego State University, Location, 1997 C 2008

12 graduate-level classes in curriculum and in leadership

Lewis & Clark College, Location, 2003

Two graduate-level classes in assessment

University of Maryland, Location, 1998

One graduate level class in leadership

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Training/Certification

 

Microsoft Word Training Certification

SACCP Certification

Contracting Officer Representative

 

Awards/Commendations

Commendation Award from each position

Exceptional Rating on all Performance Appraisals, 1997  C Present

Several performance awards from Department of Defense Education Activity

Letters of Appreciation and Commendation from the Director of the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS)-Pacific Area, Yokota Middle School, the Japan District Superintendent, the Japan District Chief of Staff, the Executive Director of the North Central Association, the Assistant Superintendent of the Japan District, and Sollars Elementary School

Applicant:                                          Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:               XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                           Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Security, DHS   Headquarters

Vacancy Posting Number:          # DHSHQ0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-CSO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

 

FACTOR 1:   Knowledge of administration and business-related programs and operations in the Federal government.

Currently, I am continuing my career with the Department of Defense at the Headquarters in Arlington, VA, as an Assessment and Accountability Specialist, a position I have held since 2008.  Administratively, I manage the Advisory Council on Dependents Education (ACDE), which is a Federal Advisory Committee.  Additionally, I oversee the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) program with the Federal Department of Education, and the accreditation program and $1MM+ contract with AdvancED, the largest accreditation institution in the United States, for which I serve as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).  In developing the AdvancED contract, I wrote the performance work statement, researched other accreditation institutions and negotiated the contract with AdvancED.   For these, and other, activities, I bring skill sets in personnel coordination and liaison, meeting logistics, scheduling, process and procedure development, and report and memoranda generation. 

In 1996, I began my service with the United States Federal government, accepting an assignment with the Department of Defense Education Activity as an elementary school-level Teacher in Masawa, Japan.  In this assignment, I was responsible for teaching a variety of classes to 5th and 6th grade students, including Social Studies, Science, Health and Language Arts. Administratively, I spearheaded direction of the school  s Career Day festivities, organized field days, served on the School Advisory Council for two years, was the School Improvement Chairperson for four years and was Chairperson of the Installation Advisory Council for one year, all of which required knowledge and understanding of a variety of administrative programs functioning under the direction of the DoDEA for the Misawa school system.  

Following this position, I was recruited to serve the DoDEA in the Yokota, Japan, District, as a District School Improvement/Assessment Specialist.  I was the NCA External Chairperson for 11 schools and played a key liaison role between the NCA and the Japan District school.  I conducted numerous training classes and programs for Administrators, Teachers and members of the community at large, instructing them on the accreditation process as well as the important areas of leadership and continuous school improvement.  Additionally, I designed training curricula which I taught to the Advanced Placement teachers, provided 

Applicant:                                          Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:               XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                           Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Security, DHS   Headquarters

Vacancy Posting Number:          # DHSHQ0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-CSO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

 

FACTOR 1:   Knowledge of administration and business-related programs and operations in the Federal government.

 

 

Continued:

district-wide SAT/PSAT training, trained the Math Cadre and was a Presenter at the NCA/CASI 2004 Annual Conference as well as a Reviewer for the NCA Central Reviewing process in 2006.  All of these training programs were conducted in alignment with Federal government directives. 

From 2006-2008, I held the title of Accountability Specialist for the DoDEA in the Kaiserslautern District in Germany, developing government accreditation and assessment informational programs that I then delivered to a variety of school administrators as well as parent and community groups to increase their understanding of and familiarity with government requirements regarding school performance.  

Applicant:                                          Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:               XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                           Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Security, DHS   Headquarters

Vacancy Posting Number:          # DHSHQ0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-CSO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

 

FACTOR 2:   Ability to analyze and define problems and orally communicate logical approaches to make recommendations and define solutions.

 

As Assessment and Accountability Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity, working out of the Headquarters offices in Arlington, VA, I am regularly called upon to analyze and define problems and to offer logical approaches to resolution of these problems.  Charged with management responsibilities for directing the Advisory Council on Dependents Education (ACDE), which is a Federal Advisory Committee, I assure that all meetings run smoothly, coordinating speakers and attendees.  When problems arise regarding any number of issues, including, for example, last-minute changes in speaker availability, difficulties at the meeting venue or any personnel issues, I can quickly identify the key problem areas and provide direction to other personnel as to the best method of solving the difficulty.

Preceding my tenure with the United States government, I was an award-winning Teacher. During my classroom teaching days, I had to deal with a multitude of problems and issues, which required me to define the problem(s), decide on a course of resolution and action, and communicate the solution through providing oral communications and directions to staff, students and other involved personnel.  This requirement of ongoing oral communication was a skill that I learned well and is a deeply-ingrained skill set.

In my early days with the DoD, I taught elementary students in Misawa, Japan.  Among a variety of responsibilities in this assignment, I provided one-on-one assistance and mentoring for students as well as faculty, often training faculty during in-service days.  In order to provide the optimum levels of training I developed platform skills, particularly when it came to speaking comfortably with individuals even in a large-room environment.  This ability to   think on my feet   in analyzing meeting participant inquiries and orally communicating recommendations and solutions has added to my effectiveness in dealing with problems and individual personnel on all levels.

Additionally, I have studied Steven Covey  s Seven Habits of Highly Effective Leaders and employ that information and the principals learned in communicating with a variety of personnel.

Applicant:                                          Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:               XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                           Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Security, DHS   Headquarters

Vacancy Posting Number:          # DHSHQ0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-CSO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

FACTOR 3:   Ability to prepare written reports based on analysis and research of data and appropriate to the activity or program studied.

 

In my current role with the Department of Defense Education Activity, I oversee a number of education-based committees and programs, including the Advisory Council on Dependents Education (ACDE) and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) program.  For the ACDE, I am tasked with developing and producing executive summaries, writing all action memoranda, and authoring all relevant reports required for publication.  Additionally, I prepare all meeting notices required for the Federal register. 

 

As an ACDE committee member, I am an active participant in the selection process for nominees for the committee.  This responsibility entails researching each applicant s background and history and preparing information to be utilized in the application process.  During my involvement with the ACDE as its Action Officer, I have developed skill sets in streamlining written communication between ACDE membership and Pentagon personnel. 

 

For the NAEP program, I serve in a liaison position between program management and the Department of Education.  Additionally, I work with personnel at 142 schools regarding the preparation and logistics of the NAEP program, the bulk of the relevant communication being in written format. 

 

In preparation of developing an school accreditation program with the largest accreditation entity in the United States, AdvancED, I researched data on the company and prepared the reports utilized during the investigative phase.  Prior to awarding the $1MM+ accreditation contract to AdvancED, I wrote the performance work statement, researched other accreditation organizations and prepared a report on my findings.  I negotiated the contract, and when it was accepted by all parties, I was charged with assuring adherence to the contract as well as management of the accreditation program itself. 

 

I work with AdvancED in preparing logistical and DoDEA-specific information to allow for the increased understanding of the accreditation and assessment system as well as to increase efficiencies in traveling to military bases in foreign countries.  Further, I utilize AdvancED data for the preparation of reports to show areas of both strengths as well as those where system improvement is called for. 

 

Additionally, I continually research and analyze other accreditation organizations and companies to assure on-going awareness of the industry.

Applicant:                                          Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:               XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                           Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Security, DHS   Headquarters

Vacancy Posting Number:          # DHSHQ0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-CSO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

FACTOR 4:   Knowledge and skill in applying new theories and developments to administrative problems.

 

 

As the Assessment and Accountability Specialist for the DoDEA, I deal with a variety of administrative problems and issues on a daily basis.  Overseeing a number of councils, committees and programs, among other responsibilities I am tasked with maximizing available data input regarding individuals being considered for committee positions through developing new methodologies for acquiring personnel information.   

 

As the Action Officer for the Advisory Council on Dependents Education (ACDE), I developed new processes and procedures for streamlining the communication process between ACDE members and the Pentagon.  Also, in keeping with my liaison responsibilities between the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) program, I increased the amount of information disseminated to the 142 schools in our program, giving them new information to support the increase in their comfort level with the program. 

 

In several assignments, I developed and implemented new Internet sites, where information is posted to again lead to better understanding by the relevant schools of the program processes and to generally increase information flow.  Additionally, I authored instructional materials for use by principals in accessing the official AdvancED website, to both gain information and to input other data more efficiently. 

 

I have designed and facilitated the use of a variety of new forms that schools can utilize in assisting with process improvement, thus increasing efficiency and productivity and decreasing time spent on often redundant and non-essential paperwork and documentation.  And I employ the most current techniques and theories in developing and presenting training materials and sessions to large numbers of Teachers and Administrators regarding assessment and accreditation requirements for their schools and how to meet them.