Resume for John P. Driscoll Sr.; Candidate for Gloucester City School Board
Monday, June 29, 2015
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate with a Masters of Special Education Degree. I have six years of substitute teaching experience, experience as Gloucester City’s DARE Officer, and I am the current Vice Principal of Holy Name Elementary School in Camden, NJ. I am seeking a position as an advocate of children. I have been lucky enough to have been able to retire from the NJ Police and Fire Pension system. I believe in my second career I am meant to demonstrate and encourage a passion for learning and helping to meet the needs of our exceptional children.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
Doctorate of Education: Wilmington University, New Castle, Delaware
Major: Education,
Enrolled with a tentative graduation date of 2018
Master of Education: Wilmington University, New Castle, Delaware
Major: Special Education, 2014
GPA 3.99
Bachelor of Science: Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey
Major: Liberal Studies with a concentration in History, 2001
Associates of Liberal Arts: Camden County College, 1993
Delaware
Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12: 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Vice Principal
HOLY NAME, Camden, NJ 2014-present
Substitute 2005-2014
GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, Gloucester City, NJ GLOUCESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Gloucester City, NJ
BROOKLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT, Brooklawn, NJ
D.A.R.E.
SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL, Gloucester City, NJ 2005-2009
- Provided safe and comfortable learning environment by utilizing strong classroom management
skills
- Kept students engaged through use of technology, media, news resources, and relating subject to real life experiences
STUDENT TEACHER INTERSHIP, Brooklawn, NJ 2014
Special Education Teacher Intern
- Designing lesson plans, educating general and special education students, administering and evaluating daily assessments, developing and implementing IEP’s, developing and utilizing behavior plans, and communicating with parents.
- Succeeded in maintaining strong classroom management, leading to students taking a genuine interest in activities performed in class
- Encouraged students to act responsibly, positive and encouraging them to strive for success
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
GLOUCESTER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, Patrolmen, DARE Officer 2000-2012
COMPUCOM, Computer Sales and Customer Service 1997-1999
BELL SOUTH, Phone Sales and Customer Service 1996-1997
AMERICAN MEDI-WHEELS, E.M.T/Supervisor 1989-1995
YMCA CAMP OCKANICKON, Camp Counselor 1989-1995
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:
BELLMAWR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE, E.M.T.
SALVATION ARMY “MEALS ON WHEELS” VOLUNTEER
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
VOLUNTEER SOCCER COACH, Gloucester City, NJ
ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH, Gloucester City Little League
AWARDS:
- Awarded Commendation for Heroism by Gloucester City Police Department 2001
- Awarded Merit Award for Officer of the Year by Gloucester City Police Department 2003
- Awarded Thomas Stewart III award by Gloucester Catholic High School
for demonstrating selfless commitment and extraordinary service
to the greater community 2009
- Awarded Audrey K. Doberstein Award for Leadership and Service by Wilmington University 2014
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES:
- NJ Child Assault Prevention Certified ( CAP) 2012
- Pain Behind the Badge and Suicide Awareness Program 2011
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education 2005
PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Knights of Columbus 674
- National Association of Police Organization ( NAPO)
- Police Benevolent Association
TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Smartboard, and Smartdesk Use
- Grading and attendance software
- PowerSchool
- A+ computer certification
- Internet Crimes
References available
Mr. George Berglund, Chief Gloucester City Police Department
Deacon Joseph Rafferty, Superintendent of Gloucester City School District
Mr. John Coleman, Head of School at Gloucester Catholic High School
Mrs. Michelle Kidd, Special Education Teacher at Alice Costello School (Brooklawn School District)