James OBando

1269 Stoneridge Rd
Sauk Rapids MN.
320-241-0730
Obja1301@stcloudstate.org

Career Objective: To obtain a position working as an ESL, TESL elementary school
teacher. I hope to bring focus to environmental and Scaffolding Learning Approach
through multicultural and diversity lens, as well outdoor education. I am a flexible,
open-minded individual, always looking to learn and experiment with new teaching
methods, while working in different areas in a given school.

Qualifications:
Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, excels as a leader, extremely reliable
and flexible.

Computer Skills: Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs in Windows Systems 1998,
Lennox, Computer Programing, HTML, CSS, PHP, JAVA, C++, and C##, HTML5, XML,
HXML, Web Development, XP and Vista, windows 7 and 8. I am also comfortable both
using and teaching online with the following software programs, Lop Art, Weebly
(online website creation), Inspiration and WebQuest.
Education:

St Cloud State University: in Progress-
Bachelor in English Linguistics Education- with a minor in Teaching English
as a Second Language (TESL) with --in progress of Certification in:
Kindergarten - Elementary Teaching, 2014
Archery Minnesota: Certified Instructor 2012- present.
--Minnesota State Archery Association --
Career Related Experience:
Work for:
Target, Bank one, First Premier Bank, AG as a financial Credit AnalystMortgage
and credit card Department.

Additional Experience:

I have work as Cabinet Drafter and Maker for 2 woodshops in St Cloud MN. For
the amount of 13 yrs. Combine

Volunteer Experience:
Volunteer Assisting Sunday school Teacher
Working with children in a music classroom, teaching the Kodaly Approach.
Ensuring that students receive proper musical instruction in a manner which appeals to
all learners.

English Tutor at Discovery elementary, St. Cloud Community Center dist. 742.
2014
Responsible for helping students with their everyday English homework and real world
experiences to better communicate with Native Speakers.

Co-op Field Experience teacher- Volunteer, 2013-14
Assisted a teacher in her daily lesson at a primary school for 2 semester. References
available from the class teacher upon request.


Volunteer at the Community Option 2 Program (CO2), St Cloud Dist. 742
Helped and assisted, special needs youth with cognitive disabilities, such as: autism,
ADHD/ADD, Augmentative Communication, help children with everyday activities, life
skills and recreation.

AWARDS:
Service Learning Special Education Recognition Program 2014
Overall Program Presidential recognition award 2013-2014 projects


Additional Certification:

Red Cross CPR Certificate 2010
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Certificate 2012, 2013, 2014
Interpreter Association.
Conversational Spanish, Italian Speaker

Activities and Interests:
Travel I have travel Various location throughout the United States, Italy, Mexico and
Guatemala.
Sports- I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, football.
Cooking - I enjoy cooking an assortment of ethnic meals, I preferred organic produce,
to cook when I can.
Archery I am well versed in the practice of archery as a form of meditation and have
appeared in many archery tournaments, taught classes to special needs individual,
assisted the Boys Scouts of America, with a yearly retreats, teaching archery safety. I
have also surf

Nature and outdoor activities - I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, camping and
fishing to cultivate healthy, sustainable body and mind.
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