Jared Christopher Dees

Street  City, State Zip  (555) 555-5555  jared.dees@gmail.com

http://thereligionteacher.blogspot.com twitter.com/jareddees

EDUCATION
6/07 – present University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Master of Arts in Theology, expected July 2012, 3.89 GPA
 Degree focus in Systematic Theology

6/04 – 5/06 University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Master of Education, May 2006, 3.8 GPA
 Degree granted in conjunction with the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE)
 Recipient of the AmeriCorps Education Grant, 2004-2005

8/00 – 5/04 Miami University, Oxford, OH

Bachelor of Arts in History, May 2004, 3.6 GPA
Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion with Honors, May 2004, 3.7 GPA
 Dean’s List eight semesters, Graduated Cum Laude
 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, national honors society for underclassman
 Phi Alpha Theta, history honors society
 Roy Bowen Ward Award for outstanding undergraduate study in Biblical Studies, 2004
 Recipient of the Professional Golfers Association Scholarship, 2002-2004
 Recipient of the Clark Family Scholarship, 2002-2003
 Recipient of the Vanessa Hart Campbell Scholarship, 2000-2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3/09 – present The Religion Teacher blog, http://therelgionteacher.blogspot.com
Creator, Author and Editor
 Authored numerous articles on teaching strategies, activities, lesson planning, and prayer
 Implemented Search Engine Optimization strategies to increase traffic by 500% in two months

6/08 – present University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Assistant Director of Play Like A Champion Today™ Educational Series
 Develop, present and market program to youth and high school sports programs nationally
 Co-wrote and edited educational materials for coach and parent education programs
 Developed and currently implement social media marketing initiatives
 Designed and manage the program website, blog, Twitter account and Facebook Page
 Developed and currently administer the PLC online Recertification Course
 Prepared an application for review by the NCACE as an accredited coach education provider
 Manage contracts, invoices and billing with all partners and clients

7/06 – 6/08 Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville, TN

Theology Teacher – Social Justice, Church History, Sacraments, and the Theology of the Body
 Developed unit plans in various theology courses
 Integrated computer technology and instructional methods in theology
 Developed a four week unit plan to teach John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to sophomores
 Planned and coordinated the junior class retreats

6/06 – 7/06 University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

ACE Fellowship Intern
 Planned and co-directed the ACE graduation retreat
 Researched and recorded the future plans for the eleventh ACE graduating class

8/04 – 6/06 St. John the Evangelist School, Pensacola, FL

Social Studies and Religion Teacher – Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade
 Developed issue-based unit plans for social studies and religion
 Cooperated with a middle school team in creating class procedures, rules, and discipline policies
 Planned and coordinated the Liturgy of the Word for middle school masses
 Planned and directed the eighth grade graduation retreat
EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville, TN
 Faculty Elected Representative – Faculty Senate, 2007-2008
 Assistant Coach, Running Backs Coach – Varsity Football, 2007
 Assistant Coach, Distance Coach – High School Track, 2007-2008
 Assistant Coach – Freshman Football, 2006
 Faculty Advisor – Mock Trial, Spring 2007

Pensacola Catholic High School, Pensacola, FL

 Assistant Coach, Sprinters Coach – High School Track, 2005-2006

St. John the Evangelist School, Pensacola, FL

 Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator – Junior High Football, Fall 2004-Fall 2005
 Head Coach – Third/Fourth Grade Basketball, Winter 2004-2005

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

St. Pius X Parish, Granger, IN
 Catechist – Eighth Grade CCD, 2009-present
 Substitute Catechist –Fifth and Sixth Grade CCD, 2008-2009

Regional ACE Fellowship, South Bend, IN

 Chair – Regional Leadership Team, 2009-present

Regional ACE Fellowship, Nashville, TN

 Co-chair – Regional Leadership Team, 2007-2008
 Treasurer and Secretary, 2007-2008
 Co-director – Retreat Day of Prayer for Teachers, Spring 2008

Catholic Youth Organization, Diocese of Nashville, Nashville, TN

 Adult Team Leader – Search Retreat, Winter 2008

Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville, TN

 Chaperone, Group Discussion Leader – Youth 2000 High School Youth Conference, 2007

St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pensacola, FL

 Middle School Youth Group Leader, 2005-2006
 Confirmation Teacher, Spring 2006

Basilica of the Sacred Hearth Parish, Pensacola, FL

 High School Youth Group Leader, Fall 2004

Various Youth Groups in the Diocese of Toledo, Toledo, OH

 Chaperone – Franciscan University of Steubenville High School Youth Conference, 2004-2007
 Chaperone – World Youth Day Toronto, 2002
 Site Supervisor and Youth Leader – Youth Elects Service, Sandusky, Ohio, 2001-2003

St. Mary Catholic Campus Ministry, Oxford, OH

 Chair – Catholic Student Advisory Board, 2003-2004
 Vice-Chair – Catholic Student Advisory Board, 2002-2003
 Retreats Committee Member – Catholic Student Advisory Board, Spring 2002-2004
 CSAB Student Representative – St. Mary Parish Council, 2003-2004
 Retreat Co-Director – Freshmen Retreat, 2002-2003 and Senior Retreat, 2002-2004
 Retreat Leader – Kairos Retreat, 2001-2004
 Catholic Missionary – Costa Rica, Summer 2003
 Group Discussion Leader – Youth 2000 High School Youth Conference, Spring 2002

Intramural Sports, Miami University, Oxford, OH

 Sport Coordinator – Flag football, outdoor soccer, indoor soccer, and wiffleball, 2003-2004
 Supervisor, 2002-2004

Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society, Miami University, Oxford, OH

 President, 2003-2004 and Secretary, 2002-2003