TEACHING Resume, statementS, and REFERENCES
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Nolan Tomboulian
1214 N. Pasteur St. 252-675-0176
New Bern, NC 28560 Nolan@Tomboulian.Info
Profile Summary
Professional Teacher and Business Analyst / Trainer with technical and business experience. Licensed NC Business and Math teacher. Encourage open communication and self-expression. Provide stimulating and interactive lessons and curriculum development. Integration of cultural diversity, global economy, technology and transferring work experiences into the learning environment. Proactive, team builder and tactical planner with the ability to assimilate information quickly and build relationships. Self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels. Team Leader and facilitator for cultural exchange programs in China.
CORE STRENGTHS
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Annunciation Catholic School 246 East Mail Street, Havelock, NC 28532 2015 - Present
Math teacher for grades: 6, 7and 8. Computer Technology, Chess Club and Math Club Advisor.
Data Administrator and Data Team / School Improvement Team.
The Edge Institute, Charlotte, NC 1997 - Present
Instructor / Team Leader / Part-Time. Conduct English and business classes in Xi’an, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guangdong, China for 3-5 week summer programs. Develop teaching materials, present cultural lectures, build relationships. Coordinate teachers, students and resource utilization. Conduct stateside orientation and training workshops. Research opportunities for new partnerships and programs.
Craven Community College, New Bern, NC 2011- 2016
Adjunct Business Technology Instructor. Microsoft Office Specialist. Computer Applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Introduction to computers.
Pamlico Community College, Grantsboro, NC 2011- 2014
Adjunct Business Technology Instructor, Computer Applications, Project Management.
Substitute Teacher 2011 - 2015
The Epiphany School of Global Studies 2301 Trent Road, New Bern, NC 28562
Jones County Schools 190 Old New Bern Road, Trenton, NC 28585
St. Paul Catholic School 3007 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC 28562
Jones County Schools, Trenton, NC 2008 - 2010
Teacher: CTE/VOCATS
High school and middle school teacher: Small Business, Career Management, Principles of Business. Assisted other teachers with technology in the classroom and provided website training.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 2005 – 2007
Teacher: CTE/VOCATS.
Algebra, 7th & 8th grade math, Business Computer Technologies, Chess Team Coach.
Freelance IT Consultant, Charlotte, NC 2003 – 2005
First Union National Bank / Wachovia, Charlotte, NC 1986 – 2003
Sr. Analyst / Project Leader / Developer
· Multiple positions in: Enterprise Information Technology, Training, and Business Systems.
· Developed and presented classroom and self-paced instructional materials to train clients on system tools, procedures, methodologies, and federal rules and policies.
· Coordinated volunteers for the First Union Excellence in Education, Reading First, Junior Achievement, Chess Coaching and other service to schools and the community.
· Facilitated meetings, monitored project status, communicated milestones, and identified obstacles that might impact on-time delivery of projects.
· Conducted interviews, Focus group meetings, and observed behavior to gather information on existing procedures and policies and potential areas of systems improvements.
Cognisoft Development Inc., Morehead City, NC 1982 – 1986
Owner
Business, education and technical consultant specializing in office automation and operational procedures, financial reporting, payroll, inventory control and customer databases with form processing and record management. Developed educational software for Apple and IBM computers and conducted client training.
Carteret Technical College, Morehead City, NC 1981 – 1984
MIS Director/Instructor
Coordinated computer facilities. Analyzed, designed, implemented and supported: registration, finance, library management, automated test scoring, and faculty evaluation systems. Designed and taught cross-curricula classes. Conducted training workshops for staff and the community. Presented at the National Conference on Educational Automation showing how PCs could be used in a community college.
AFFILIATIONS AND INTERESTS
National Business Education Association
North Carolina Teachers of Mathematics
North Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education
Odyssey of the Mind: Coach, Regional and State Judge
Toastmasters: President, First Union Chapter
Historic Riverside Neighborhood Association: Vice-president
North Carolina Chess Association: President and Vice-president
United States Chess Federation: Certified Chess Coach and Tournament Director
Foreign Exchange Host family for French, German and Chinese students
NC Licensed Foster Parents with Dept. of Social Services /Charlotte-Mecklenburg (1995-2004)
Community ESL instruction
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
First Union Excellence in Education Award
Junior Achievement Hall Of Fame: Evening and Daytime programs (12 years)
First Union – Quality Process Improvement Award – Mortgage Loan – SPOC/Help Desk
First Union – Programmer of the Year – IP/Transaction Recovery Team
Charlotte Mecklenburg Chess Association: Volunteer of the Year
Omicron Delta Epsilon, Economics Honor Society
Golden Key, National Graduate Honor Society
1214 N. Pasteur St. 252-675-0176
New Bern, NC 28560 Nolan@Tomboulian.Info
Profile Summary
Professional Teacher and Business Analyst / Trainer with technical and business experience. Licensed NC Business and Math teacher. Encourage open communication and self-expression. Provide stimulating and interactive lessons and curriculum development. Integration of cultural diversity, global economy, technology and transferring work experiences into the learning environment. Proactive, team builder and tactical planner with the ability to assimilate information quickly and build relationships. Self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels. Team Leader and facilitator for cultural exchange programs in China.
CORE STRENGTHS
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Training and Development
- NC Licensed Business Ed: Praxis -730
- Middle School Math Praxis – 158
- Technology Integration
- Student Centered Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Student Evaluation and Assessment
EDUCATION
- Master of Secondary Education Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Arizona
- Master Business Administration Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
- Office Information and Technology
- Bachelor Business Administration New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM
- Major: Business Systems, Minor: Economics
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service, President, College Student Government Association
- Teacher Certification Classes Livingstone College Salisbury, NC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Annunciation Catholic School 246 East Mail Street, Havelock, NC 28532 2015 - Present
Math teacher for grades: 6, 7and 8. Computer Technology, Chess Club and Math Club Advisor.
Data Administrator and Data Team / School Improvement Team.
The Edge Institute, Charlotte, NC 1997 - Present
Instructor / Team Leader / Part-Time. Conduct English and business classes in Xi’an, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guangdong, China for 3-5 week summer programs. Develop teaching materials, present cultural lectures, build relationships. Coordinate teachers, students and resource utilization. Conduct stateside orientation and training workshops. Research opportunities for new partnerships and programs.
Craven Community College, New Bern, NC 2011- 2016
Adjunct Business Technology Instructor. Microsoft Office Specialist. Computer Applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Introduction to computers.
Pamlico Community College, Grantsboro, NC 2011- 2014
Adjunct Business Technology Instructor, Computer Applications, Project Management.
Substitute Teacher 2011 - 2015
The Epiphany School of Global Studies 2301 Trent Road, New Bern, NC 28562
Jones County Schools 190 Old New Bern Road, Trenton, NC 28585
St. Paul Catholic School 3007 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC 28562
Jones County Schools, Trenton, NC 2008 - 2010
Teacher: CTE/VOCATS
High school and middle school teacher: Small Business, Career Management, Principles of Business. Assisted other teachers with technology in the classroom and provided website training.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 2005 – 2007
Teacher: CTE/VOCATS.
Algebra, 7th & 8th grade math, Business Computer Technologies, Chess Team Coach.
Freelance IT Consultant, Charlotte, NC 2003 – 2005
First Union National Bank / Wachovia, Charlotte, NC 1986 – 2003
Sr. Analyst / Project Leader / Developer
· Multiple positions in: Enterprise Information Technology, Training, and Business Systems.
· Developed and presented classroom and self-paced instructional materials to train clients on system tools, procedures, methodologies, and federal rules and policies.
· Coordinated volunteers for the First Union Excellence in Education, Reading First, Junior Achievement, Chess Coaching and other service to schools and the community.
· Facilitated meetings, monitored project status, communicated milestones, and identified obstacles that might impact on-time delivery of projects.
· Conducted interviews, Focus group meetings, and observed behavior to gather information on existing procedures and policies and potential areas of systems improvements.
Cognisoft Development Inc., Morehead City, NC 1982 – 1986
Owner
Business, education and technical consultant specializing in office automation and operational procedures, financial reporting, payroll, inventory control and customer databases with form processing and record management. Developed educational software for Apple and IBM computers and conducted client training.
Carteret Technical College, Morehead City, NC 1981 – 1984
MIS Director/Instructor
Coordinated computer facilities. Analyzed, designed, implemented and supported: registration, finance, library management, automated test scoring, and faculty evaluation systems. Designed and taught cross-curricula classes. Conducted training workshops for staff and the community. Presented at the National Conference on Educational Automation showing how PCs could be used in a community college.
AFFILIATIONS AND INTERESTS
National Business Education Association
North Carolina Teachers of Mathematics
North Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education
Odyssey of the Mind: Coach, Regional and State Judge
Toastmasters: President, First Union Chapter
Historic Riverside Neighborhood Association: Vice-president
North Carolina Chess Association: President and Vice-president
United States Chess Federation: Certified Chess Coach and Tournament Director
Foreign Exchange Host family for French, German and Chinese students
NC Licensed Foster Parents with Dept. of Social Services /Charlotte-Mecklenburg (1995-2004)
Community ESL instruction
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
First Union Excellence in Education Award
Junior Achievement Hall Of Fame: Evening and Daytime programs (12 years)
First Union – Quality Process Improvement Award – Mortgage Loan – SPOC/Help Desk
First Union – Programmer of the Year – IP/Transaction Recovery Team
Charlotte Mecklenburg Chess Association: Volunteer of the Year
Omicron Delta Epsilon, Economics Honor Society
Golden Key, National Graduate Honor Society
Professional Disposition Statement
Teaching is more than a job, career or profession, it is a passion and a calling. Instructing a student is huge responsibility and an honor. God has created each person with unique gifts, talents, skills and abilities. As a math teacher, my task is not to make great mathematicians by supplying them with facts and formulas. My goal is to help mold and shape students to assume a future role in society. It is a huge task to take each child from where they are right now, given their past and current experiences, circumstances and needs, and move them along in their educational journey and quest. Each day (moment) is an opportunity to discover and learn something new. If you knew everything, there would be no need to go to school! It is impossible to impart all knowledge and wisdom within the confines and limitations of time and the school classroom environment. There are also a huge number of external factors that will impact individual student success. Teaching is about helping students “learn how to learn”. School instruction is for a finite period, but learning is a lifelong process. Teaching is like the quote, “give a man to fish and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime”. The goal is to make all students independent life-long learners and ignite their passion to find truth. You have placed your child under my care and supervision and I have an obligation to do my very best provide a safe, loving, inviting and nurturing environment where individual physical, emotional and intellectual needs can met, and then push them to develop and excel every potential and opportunity.
Educators, as professionals, are expected to follow a set of rules, guidelines, expectations and Code of Conduct for behavior, but it must go beyond a list of laws and policies. The Diocese of Raleigh, Grand Canyon University, InTASC, and professional organizations all have a set of values or dispositions. Professional Dispositions are the values, commitments and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues and communities and that affect student learning and achievement, motivation and development, as well as the educator’s own professional growth. If sincerely held, dispositions should lead to actions and patterns of professional conduct. (WSU)
My role and spheres of influence are not confined to the school grounds but extend into the community. My behavior and actions are always under review.
Through self-assessment, monitoring, reflection, student feedback and performance evaluations, it is my goal to exhibit at least 10 attributes of a Leader / Servant Teacher (COE/GCU) such as:
1) High Expectations: I expect all my students to do the very best possible job they can. Goals and objectives are set high. Shoot for the stars but hitting the moon is pretty good. Through testing, assessments and providing feedback, I will help students in their learning journey.
2) Respect for Diversity: Every person (student, teacher, administrator, worker, parent.) brings a unique set of values and life experiences to the classroom learning community. It is my duty to acknowledge their culture, values, and beliefs and to help others to appreciate each person for who they are.
3) Fairness: Inside and outside the classroom I must administer the rules and policies that are fair and just. I will seek to promote social justice and equity and confidentiality.
4) Professional Conduct: I will conduct myself in manners that reflect the established norms and patterns of behavior as prescribed and recognize the social and professional boundaries that need to be maintained. I will be a model in my community.
5) Reflection: I realize that I am not perfect and also learning and growing. I need to monitor and check my own thoughts, beliefs and values and seek to improve myself. I need to examine my lessons and teaching objectives to insure students are ‘Learning’.
6) Curiosity: I will encourage individual thinking. Students are not just consumers or receivers of facts and data; they are creators, manipulators, composers, authors and inventors making new connections between older patterns.
7) Honesty: Being truthful in what I say and do is critical. A man is judged by his Character. A good name is better than riches (Proverbs 22:1). Integrity and truth earns respect. Be a “Man of your Word”
8) Compassion: People are not like a machine or asset in a business to be used and abused. School is one small sphere of many interconnected domains. I will be involved in the lives of my students and understand their interests, goals and activities. We all need each other at different times. (1 Corinthians 12:26)
9) Advocacy: When necessary, I will promote positive change in the learning community for the benefit and welfare of others.
10) Dedication: My position as a teacher brings a high work ethic. There are many people who depend on me every day. It is a commitment to be prepared and at the highest level.
Personal Growth:
Realizing I also am learning and growing every day, and new technology, research, student demographics and populations are constantly changing, I must continually seek ways to improve myself. Through workshops, reading, peer feedback and utilizing a network of resources in the learning community, I must try and adapt new things that will lead to an increase in student motivation and performance. I will make mistakes since I am human and imperfect.
You are never too old to improve. I will be completing a Masters in Secondary Education, but I know a degree and more ‘book knowledge’ will not necessarily make me a better teacher. I must continue to reflect on the thing I have learned and the experiences I have to strive to always improve. Learning is never about an end, but a new beginning.
The more you know and learn about, the more you realize how much you don’t know.
Some of my favorite key verses about teaching are:
1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues.
Titus 2:7-8 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
Romans 12:6-7 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;
Matthew 18:6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Colossians 3:23-24 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Deuteronomy 11:19 Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.