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Erlene Bass Nelson, Ed. D., NBCT, NTHF(215)844-0888, http://erlenebnelson.googlepages.comSuite 549, 4000 Gypsy Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Professional ObjectiveTo teach the philosophies, principles and practices of early childhood edu-cation to kindergarten students enrolled in an early childhood course ofstudy, as predicated by the achievement standards, cross cutting competen-cies, and core curriculum of the school district of Philadelphia, Pennsyl-vania.

Education

Southeastern Nova UniversityDepartment of Early ChildhoodFort Lauderdale, FloridaDoctor of Education Degree:“Human Development in Early & Middle Childhood”Special Recognition: Outstanding Practicums: ERICSeptember 1989 – September 1993.

Temple UniversityDepartment of Early ChildhoodPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19122Master in Education of Early Childhood Degree.Honors Program. Grade A average.September 1974 – August 1976.

Philadelphia College of ArtPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19102A.A. Degree in Fine and Applied ArtDiscipline of Interior Design.Honors Program. Grade A average.September 1969 – June 1977Leave of absence January, 1976 – August, 1976 to pursueM. Ed. ECH Degree, Temple University.

Drexel University Institute of TechnologyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19104Parent Education Curriculum.Spring Semester 1961.

Harriet Stowe Teacher’s CollegeSt. Louis, Missouri 63114Bachelor of Arts DegreeElementary Education MajorJanuary 1946 – June 1951.

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Erlene Bass Nelson, Ed.D., NBCT, NTHF

Charles Summer High SchoolSt. Louis, Missouri 63114Upper Fourth Rank. Three years completion.January 1943 – January 1946.

John Simmons Elementary SchoolSt. Louis, Missouri 63114First Ranking Pupil.January 1935 – January 1943.

Employment Experience

Teacher of ParentsParent UniversitySchool District of PhiladelphiaSeptember 2008 – Ongoing

Teacher of KindergartenSchool District of Philadelphia, PAWalnut Center Early Childhood AnnexCharles Drew Elementary SchoolSeptember 2002 – 2008, Retired: June 2008

School District of Philadelphia, PABenjamin B. Comegys Elementary SchoolTeacher of KindergartenSeptember 1968 – June 2002

School District of Philadelphia, PAGustavus Benson Elementary SchoolTeacher of KindergartenJanuary 1958 – June 1968

Professional Development (including awards)

Distinguished AlumnaHarris-Stowe State UniversityDr. Henry Givens, PresidentSaint Louis, MissouriMay 3 & 10, 2011

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Alumna ProfileFirst / Only Temple University GraduateInducted Into The National Teachers Hall of FameTemple Review Publication, Spring 2011 IssueTemple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Distinguished Instructor“Character Building: Beyond the Three R’s”Topic “Relationships: How Love, Respect, Empathy,And Reverence Strengthen Relationships andAchievement”Parent UniversitySchool District of PhiladelphiaCNN TelevisionMarch 1, 2011

Distribution of 300 Original “Nelson”Character Building: Role Models for Readiness( 7 ft. x 30 in. Vinyl Banners )Acquired Corporate GrantEach Public SchoolSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAFebruary, 2011

Atlas 2010 AwardRespected and Innovative EducatorWorld Affairs CouncilPhiladelphia, PADecember 13, 2010

The National Teachers Hall of FameInducteeEmporia, KansasJune 18, 2010

World Teacher Day CommendationSchool District of Philadelphia, PAOctober 5, 2009

World Teacher Day CitationGovernor of PAThe Honorable Edward RendellOctober 5, 2009

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World Teacher Day CitationPA Secretary of EducationDr. Gerald ZahorchakOctober 5, 2009

World Teacher Day ProclamationU.S. House of RepresentativesCongressman Chakka FattahOctober 5, 2009

World Teacher Day ProclamationMayor of PhiladelphiaThe Honorable Micheal NutterOctober 5, 2009

World Teacher Day ProclamationPresident, Philadelphia Federation of TeachersMr. Jerry JordanOctober 5, 2009

World Teacher Day ProclamationTemple University Dean of EducationDr. Kent McGuireOctober 5, 2009

Corporate Grant Recipient: $10,000Installation:Original Character Building BannersAll Public and Charter SchoolsSchool District of Philadelphia, PASeptember, 2009

Appointment:Advisory Board; Restructuring for Renaissance SchoolsSchool District of Philadelphia440 N Broad St.Philadelphia, PA 19130June, 2009

Service:All-Tuition Paid Donor for Three Male StudentsGrades Four to Villanova UniversityNational Young Leaders ProgramVillanova, PennsylvaniaJune 22, 2009 to June 26, 2009

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Erlene Bass Nelson, Ed.D., NBCT, NTHFEmployment Experience & Professional Development

Adjunct Professor:Parent University, School District of Philadelphia, PACurriculum Class titled “Character Building”February 6, 2009

Member:Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society andProfessional Association in EducationEast Stroudsburg University, PAInducted December 4, 2008

Member:Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society andProfessional Association in EducationLaSalle University, Philadelphia, PAInducted April 22, 2008

Transition TeacherPre-K to Kindergarten.School District of Philadelphia.December 2007 – Ongoing

Cooperating Teacher TrainerStudent Teacher of Various Universities.September 2007 – December 2007

Award:Distinguished Educator of the YearPlease Touch MuseumPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaNovember 20, 2007

Award:Gimper Award (Going Beyond Requirements)Urban Education FundHilton Hotel BallroomPhiladelphia, PAOctober 27, 2007

Award:Philadelphia Federation of TeachersTop 100 AwardSeptember 10, 2007

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Tri-State RecognitionExceptional Creative Teaching ProjectKindergartners as Clothes DesignersLive Project of Actualized Modeled Design CreationsChronicled in Philadelphia Inquirer NewspaperJune 21, 2007

Award:Rose Lindenbaum Improvement of EducationPrestigious Teacher Award.Home and School Council’s59th Annual Awards Banquet,School District of Philadelphia.Hyatt Regency Hotel BallroomJune 15, 2007

Award:Excellence in Visual Arts InstructionThe Center for Learning Through the ArtsYoung Artists Awards ProgramSchool District of PhiladelphiaJune 9, 2007

Speaker by SelectionTo Student TeachersTopic: Teacher CommitmentLincoln UniversityLower Oxford PennsylvaniaJanuary 9, 2007

Speaker by Selection (Out of 472 kindergarten teachers)American Federation TeachersEducation Session. Topic: All Day KindergartensNational AFT Conference,Boston, MassachusettsJuly 22, 2006

Speaker:Bangladesh Association ofDelaware Valley: Annual ConventionPennsylvania, New Jersey, DelawareUniversity City High SchoolPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 10, 2006

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Speaker:National Little Flock Education Conference:Little Flock Center Graduation,Apostolic Church of Lord Jesus ChristPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 9, 2006

Speaker by Selection (Out of 12,000+ teachers)“Leave No Child Behind National Summit:The Path to 2014”Teachers Make It Happen !Closing Remarks of SummitSchool District of PhiladelphiaApril 27, 2006

Award:First Carter G. Woodson Award ForFor Excellence in Education.Closing Ceremony,African American History MonthOffice of Curriculum and InstructionSchool District of PhiladelphiaFebruary 27, 2006

Demonstration Video:Kindergarten LiteracyLobby: School District of PhiladelphiaLiteracy Coach Tool for TeachersDepartment of Early ChildhoodSpring 2006 to Present

Mentor:Candidates: Teachers - National Board CertificationSchool District of PhiladelphiaSeptember 2004 to 2007 present – Ongoing

Master Plan:Dr. Shirl Gilbert, SuperintendentWest RegionSchool District of PhiladelphiaSite Beautification ProjectComprehensive Revitalization PlanInterior and Exterior PremisesAugust 2005

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Logo Design:West RegionDr. Shirl Gilbert, SuperintendentSchool District of PhiladelphiaAugust 2005

Consultant:Education Committee: Munchin Group: Ages 4–7AAYTE: Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis & Education C’ntrPhiladelphia, PAMay 2005 to the present ( Ongoing )

Demonstration Video:Demonstration TeacherEarly ChildhoodLiaison; Headstart - KindergartenUnited WayPhiladelphia, PAMay 2005

Volunteer: ( Pending )Peoples Emergency Center,Homeless Mothers & ChildrenGloria Guard, Founder & CEO,Recipient: Philadelphia AwardWhyy Radio & TelevisionPhiladelphia, PASeptember 2005 to present

Team Teacher Honor: First Selected TeacherTime Out For Teamwork InitiativeEagles Football TeamKYW Television andSchool District of PhiladelphiaOffice of Recruitment & RetentionLincoln StadiumSeptember 14, 2003

Teacher of PrekindergartenTelevised; TV Channels 3-6-10Summer School KindercampAlaine Locke Elementary School,June 2004

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Teacher of KindergartenSummer School KindercampAlaine Lock Elementary School,June 2004

Commencement Speaker“All I Really Need to KnowI Learned in Kindergarten”Furness High SchoolJesse King, PrincipalJune 17, 2003

Home Town HeroPhiladelphia 76’ers Basketball TeamLive Presentation: 20,000 SpectatorsPhiladelphia StadiumMay 16, 2003

Distinguished LevelOffice of Enhanced CompensationSchool District of PhiladelphiaMay 20, 2003

Distinguished Guest Interview: NBCT, NTHFProgram: 48 UPDATEChannel 48, WGTW TelevisionCommentator, Catherine PughApril 18, 2003

Guest Panelist: “Teaching in Philadelphia”Program: School DaysRadio Station 900 AM, WURDCommentator, Sandra Dungee Glenn,CommissionerSchool Reform CommissionSchool District of PhiladelphiaApril 17, 2003

Guest Speaker:Advocacy for Teaching inPhiladelphia Public SchoolsUniversity of Pennsylvania Research TeamSenior Students, College of EducationDr. Stephanie Childs, Adjunct ProfessorUniversity of PA College of Ed.,April 5, 2003

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Guest Speaker:Community Education Partnership - CEPValue of and Strategies for TeachingLiteracy in the Classroom.Beginning Classroom TeachersMrs. Sherrine WilkinsFormer Administrative Assistant toDr. Janice Butler, LeaderWest Philadelphia ClusterSchool District of Philadelphia,March 27, 2003

Published: NBCT, NTHFThe Professional Standard NewsletterPublication of National Board forProfessional Teaching StandardsSpring Issue 2003

Presenter: Kindergarten WritingGovernor’s SummitGovernor’s Conference,Early Childhood EducationHershey, PennsylvaniaMarch 22 - 23, 2003

Proclamation Commendation:Honoree.Erlene Bass Nelson, Ed.D., NBCT, NTHFCity Council of City HallSpecial Awards CeremonyCity Council ChambersCity Hall, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFebruary 27, 2003

Front Page Cover Story:“First Class Act:Erlene Nelson, Ed.D, NBCT, NTHF”Picture and Commentary ( NBCT, NTHF )Philadelphia Daily News NewspaperPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaFebruary 25, 2003

Commendation: NBCT, NTHFNational Board CertificationAmerican Federation of TeachersSandra Feldman, PresidentJanuary 23, 2003

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Commendation: NBCT, NTHFNational Board CertificationOffice of the Chief Executive OfficerMr. Paul G. Vallas, CEOMr. Edward Williams, CAODecember 19, 2002

Commendation: NBCT, NTHFNational Board CertificationPhiladelphia Federation of TeachersMr. Ted Kirsch, PresidentDecember 9, 2002

Certificate: National BoardProfessional Teaching StandardsNational Board Certified Teacher ( NBCT, NTHF )One of Eight of 12,000Philadelphia School District TeachersNovember 2002

Partner Mentor TeacherBalanced LiteracyPhiladelphia Education FundSummer 2002 through June 2003

Scholarship RecipientGovernor’s Conference - Early Childhood EducationJuniata CollegeHuntingdon, PennsylvaniaJuly 2002

PresenterCity wide Early Childhood ParticipantsGovernor’s Conference on Early ChildhoodBridging the GapComprehensive Day Care, Head Start, KindergartenStoddart-Fleisher Elementary SchoolPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaMarch through May 2002

Scholarship RecipientGovernor’s Conference SummitEarly Childhood EducationGrantsville, PennsylvaniaApril 2002

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Scholarship RecipientGovernor’s ConferenceEarly Childhood EducationVillanova UniversityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania,July 2001

Partner TeacherBalanced LiteracyPhiladelphia, PA Education FundSummer 2001 through May 2002

Scholarship RecipientGovernor’s Conference on Urban EducationChatham CollegePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaJune 2000

Art Award:Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership AwardKindergarten Student Art ProjectYear 2000 Young Artist ExhibitionSchool District of PhiladelphiaAdministration BuildingMay 2000.

Conference Planning Committee: MemberDelaware Valley Association for the Education ofYoung ChildrenPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103May 2000.

Facilitator:National Board Certification Study GroupWest Philadelphia ClusterSchool District of PhiladelphiaMarch 23, 2000 – June 2001 inclusive.

Workshop Leader:Delaware Valley AssociationFor the Education of Young Children.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Philadelphia Convention Center“Sowing the Seeds of Kindness:” Humane EducationPresenter By Selection: March 14 - 15, 2000

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Innovative Teacher of the Year !Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News NewspapersCity-Wide Recognition and $500. Monetary AwardPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaMarch 11, 2000.

Nominee:Walt Disney Excellence in Teaching AwardSchool District of PhiladelphiaSuperintendent / Administrative RecommendationsSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103February 2000.

Regional Coordinator:National State Teacher of the Year ApplicationsPennsylvania State Department of EducationHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaJanuary 2000.

All USA Teacher Team II1999 All USA Teacher Team AwardUSA Today National NewspaperArlington, VirginiaOctober 18, 1999.

Keynote Speaker:As First Runner-UpPA State Teacher of the Year, 1998 – 1999.Pennsylvania State Teacher of the Year1999 – 2000 Induction CeremoniesPennsylvania State Department of EducationHarrisburg, Pennsylvania.September 30, 1999

Counselor:Summer Enrichment Camp: W. Philadelphia ClusterSchool District of Philadelphia, PA.July – August 1999.

1999 Humane Educator of the YearPA State Society for the PreventionOf Cruelty to Animals ( Humane Society - SPCA )Teacher of Humaneness for All Living ThingsSpecial Ceremony ( Plaque and $10,000 )Philadelphia SPCAMay 5, 1999.

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Special Congratulatory CommendationCeremony for Exemplary Service:

School District of Philadelphia Board Meeting:Mr. Floyd Alston, PresidentMr. David Hornbeck, SuperintendentSchool District of Philadelphia, PA.February 22, 1999.

Panelist:The Advantages of All-Day KindergartenCable Television Education Channel 51School District of Philadelphia, PA.February 1999.

PA. State Teacher of the YearFirst Runner-UpPennsylvania State Department of EducationHarrisburg, PA.October 1998.

Finalist: PA. State Teacher of the YearPA State District Six ( Philadelphia )( School District of Philadelphia. PA. )State Department of Education, Harrisburg, PASeptember 1998.

Advisory Council Appointment:Division of Early Childhood EducationSchool District of Philadelphia, PA.September 1998.

Advisory Board Appointment:Compassionate Child-Care and Development CenterPhiladelphia, PA, 19103August 1998.

Tri-State Television Commercial AdChannels 3, 6, and 10 and Cable TelevisionSelected Commentator forSchool District of PhiladelphiaProduced by Philadelphia Campaign for EducationGreater Philadelphia Urban Affairs CoalitionAugust 1998 through December 2002

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Special Congratulatory Commendation:Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)Harrisburg, PA.Exemplary TeachingAugust 1998.

CounselorSummer Enrichment CampAppointment: West Philadelphia Cluster.School District of Philadelphia, PA.July 1998.

Special Commendation:Exemplary Classroom,West Philadelphia Cluster OfficeJanice Butler, Cluster LeaderDivision of Early Childhood EducationSchool District of Philadelphia, PAJune 1998.

Principal’s Award: ExcellenceSmall Learning Community Unit CoordinatorBenjamin Comegys Elementary SchoolEileen McCaskill, PrincipalJune 1998.

Keynote Speaker:New Teacher Induction Ceremony,School District of Philadelphia, PA.June 1998.

Special Commendations:Exemplary ServiceDavid Hornbeck, SuperintendentSchool District of Philadelphia, PA.June 1998.

William Ross Scholarship Award:Exemplary Classroom Teaching/ServiceSchool District of Philadelphia, PA.May 1998.

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Television Commercial:Teacher Representative.The Philadelphia Campaign for Public Education,The Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs CommissionAnd The School District of Philadelphia, PA.Educational Cable Channel 51: May 1998–PresentMajor TV Networks ( PA., NJ., De.)May 1998 to July 1998.

Workshop Leader:Delaware Valley AssociationFor the Education of Young Children.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Philadelphia Convention CenterBehavior Management: Woo to Whoa Woe !Presenter By SelectionMarch 1998.

Rose Lindenbaum AwardExcellence in EducationSchool District of PhiladelphiaComegys Elementary School Level NomineeFebruary 1998.

Nominee:Pennsylvania State Teacher of the Year 1998-’99School District of PhiladelphiaAdministrative ExecutivesJanuary 1998.

Nominee:Walt Disney Excellence in Teaching AwardSchool District of PhiladelphiaAdministrative Departments RecommendationsSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103December 1997.

Teacher Colleague Nomination:William Ross Scholarship AwardBenjamin B. Comegys Elementary School LevelAward Recipient: December 1997.

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Workshop Presenter - RELA:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103West Philadelphia Cluster OfficeTeaching and Learning NetworkFall Content Training Institute, Teacher by SelectionNovember and December 1997.

Annenberg Five Million Dollar GrantProposal Review Team Member:School District of PhiladelphiaOffice of Leadership and Learning:Selected by Kay Lovelace, Associate SuperintendentNovember 1997.

Chairperson: Behavior ManagementSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys School-Teacher AppointmentNovember 1997.

Presenter:University Of IllinoisChampaign, Urbana IllinoisDr. Benjamin Spodek Award SymposiumEarly Childhood EducationTeacher by InvitationNovember 1997.

Chairperson:Presenter RELA:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys SchoolProfessional Development CommitteeTeacher by appointmentOctober 1997.

Unit Coordinator: Learning Community:School District of PhiladelphiaBenjamin B. Comegys SchoolSmall World Through the Arts: By AppointmentSeptember 1997.

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Cooperating Teacher Trainer:School District of PhiladelphiaIn Conjunction With Cheyney University.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys SchoolSeptember 1997.

Presenter RELA:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103West Philadelphia Cluster OfficeTeaching and Learning NetworkSummer Content Training InstituteTeacher by SelectionAugust 1997.

Counselor:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103West Philadelphia Cluster OfficeSummer Camp for At-Risk StudentsTeacher 1997.

Keynote Address Speaker:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys Elementary SchoolGraduation Exercise CeremonyTeacher by Invitation: June 1997

School Pride Beautification Project:Chairperson: Parent Resource CenterSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys SchoolSpecial CommendationsExemplary ProjectReceived June 1994 – 1997

Chairperson:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Public Relations CommitteeBenjamin B. Comegys SchoolSeptember 1994 – June 1997

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Workshop Leader:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103West Philadelphia ClusterSpring Mini-Series Workshop TrainingKindergarten, Grade OneStandards and Performance Assessment, “Sharing”Teacher by SelectionApril through May 1997.

Student Representation:School District of PhiladelphiaOffice of Early Childhood EducationAdministration BuildingScheduled Board MeetingK1 Kindergarten ClassApril 1997.

Volunteer:Mayors’ Office of Community ServicesPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103The President’s Summit for America’s FuturePhiladelphia’s PromiseSignature Service Project.April 1997.

Teacher of the Year: FinalistSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103West Philadelphia ClusterAward Recipient:April 1997.

Nominee: Philadelphia TeacherOf the Year:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys School StaffComegys’ Home & School AssociationMarch 1997

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Workshop Leader:Delaware Valley AssociationFor the Education of Young Children.Philadelphia Convention Center“Emergent Literacy and Journal Writing”Presenter By Selection:March 14 – 15, 1997.

Social Studies Standard Review Team:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103West Philadelphia Cluster OfficeGrades K-TwelveTeacher Participant by SelectionJanuary to February 18, 1997.

Workshop Leader:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Bartram Cluster Office: Professional DevelopmentTurner Middle School: Teacher by Selection“Meeting The Standards Through Journal Writing”January 21, 1997

Standards Presenter:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103West Philadelphia Cluster OfficeTeaching and Learning NetworkWest Philadelphia Cluster Hearing on StandardsTeacher by SelectionPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103November 4, 1996.

Teacher of Summer Operation Jump Start:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys Elementary SchoolTeacher by SelectionAugust 5 to 12, 16 to 26, 1996.

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Workshop Leader:Special CommendationsSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103City-Wide Kindergarten Staff DevelopmentDr. Ethel Allen School“Meeting the Standards Through Journal Writing”August 13 to 15, 1996.

Workshop Leader:School District of Philadelphia: West PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Kindergarten/First Grade Staff DevelopmentJuly 23 to 24, 1996.

Examiner by Selection:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Office of Accountability and AssessmentKindergarten Early Admission ScreeningJuly 20, 1996.

Presenter:Standards Driven InstructionSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103University City High SchoolTeacher Selection for Turn-A-Round TrainingJuly 8 to 11, 1996.

Home-Bound Teaching:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys SchoolSelected Teacher by ApplicationApril 1996.

Standards Review Team:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Kindergarten - Grade TwoTeacher Participant By SelectionFall of 1995.

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Summer Jump - Start Program:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Comegys Elementary SchoolTeacher by SelectionAugust 1995.

Mentor Teacher:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19143Benjamin B. Comegys SchoolFor New Kindergarten TeachersDecember 1993 – June 1994.

Teacher of NurseryThrough Kindergarten:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Raymond Rosen Day Care CenterJune 1977 – September 1977.

Director, Comegys SchoolHeadstart Center:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys SchoolSummer Headstart Program:June 1976 – August 1976.

Summer Headstart Program:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin Comegys SchoolJune 1975 – August 1975

Cooperating Teacher Trainer:School District of PhiladelphiaIn Conjunction With Temple University.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Benjamin B. Comegys SchoolFor Student Teachers (Temple University)September 1974 – June 1975.

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Teacher, Summer Headstart Program:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Following SchoolsBenson, Locke, Harrington, Huey, and Comegys.Summers of 1967 – 1974 Consecutively.

Teacher, Summer Headstart Program:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Gustavus Benson School.Summers of 1963 – 1967 ConsecutivelySeptember 1974 – June 1975.

Cooperating Teacher:School District of PhiladelphiaIn Conjunction With Child Guidance ClinicBenjamin Comegys School,Cooperative Effort with Richard Straub, Psy. D.Straub Study: “Development of Techniques forIdentifying Individual Learning StylesAs Children Enter Kindergarten.”September 1972 – June 1973.

Classroom ObservationDemonstration Teacher:

School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Gustavus Benson Elementary SchoolSeptember 1961 – June 1968.

Discussion Group Leader: (By Selection)School District of PhiladelphiaIn Conjunction With Temple UniversityProject Headstart Training Program: June 1965

Oral Committee for Examination:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Division of Personnel,Department of ExaminationsFor Applicants,“Position of Kindergarten Aide.”Teacher by Selection: June 1965.

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Demonstration Teacher: By SelectionSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103In Conjunction With Temple UniversitySummer Workshop, Howell School: Summer 1964.

Cover Design, Special Recognition:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Division of Early Childhood EducationHoward Conrad, Associate Superintendent“Science Experiences in The Kindergarten.”February, 1959.

Permanently Appointed:School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Gustavus Benson SchoolTeacher of KindergartenTenured, January 1958.

Provisional AppointmentSchool District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Gustavus Benson SchoolTeacher of KindergartenJanuary 1958.

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Personal Employment

Personal Employment:Erlene Nelson Interiors, Gallery, and Boutique4000 Gypsy Lane, Suite 549Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19129June 1981 – The Present

Personal Employment:Fine and Applied ArtBernard Halkin InteriorsPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103Part Time Daily and Three SummersApril 1978 – June 1980.

Professional Organizations

National Board for Professional TeachingStandards (National Board CertifiedTeacher)

Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society andProfessional Association in Education

Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society andProfessional Association in Education

National Association For The Education ofYoung Children.

Delaware Valley Association For The Education OfYoung Children.

National State Teacher’s of the Year, PA. Chapter

National Reading Association

American Federation of Teachers

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers

Women In Education

WHYY Television

American Society Of Interior Design.

St. Thomas African Episcopal Church

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Hobbies and Other Interests

Induction:

Alpha Kappa Alpha SororityPI MU OMEGA GRADUATE CHAPTERWillingboro, New JerseyJuly, 2009

Volunteer:

Peoples’ Emergency Center ( Pending )Education & Resource Consultant: The Arthur Ashe

Youth Tennis & Education CenterCandy Striper for Douglas and Einstein Hospitals

(Former)Teacher of English to Non English Speaking

Immigrants ( Former )Secretary: Urban League of Philadelphia ( Former )Literacy Volunteer: Kingsessing Recreation CenterMentor: Colleague Teachers - NBCT, NTHFMentor: Student Teachers: Various Universities

Personal Experience

AVOCATION:Residential and Commercial interior Design.

Fine Art: Paintings, Graphics, Sculpture,Crafts. (Participant & Appreciation)

Applied Art: Antique and Period Furniture, andObjects d’art. (Appreciation )

Collector: Many Varied Categories Above

Piano: Personal Enjoyment. ( Participant )

Writer: Poetry; Children’s Literature,Educational Resource Books.

Spectator: Theater, Orchestra (Classical andContemporary)

Physical:Fitness: Aerobics, Swimming, Walking,

Dancing

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Personal Data

Height: 5’3”Weight: 122 PoundsHealth: ExcellentMarital Status: Divorced

Children: Two Sons

James Dallas Nelson, Jr., M.D., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.P.Diplomat, A.B.I.M., Diplomat, A.B.P.N.,Internal Medicine and Neurology, M.D.

Gregory Alan Nelson, M.D.Internal MedicineThe Nelson Medical Group: Director, COO, CEO

Grandchildren: Five

Kibibi Abeo Borde-Nelson Gaughan, M.D.

Melissa Michele Nelson-Perron, M.D.

Jelani Osei NelsonB.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. MathematicsM.Eng. Computer SciencePh.D. Computer ScienceMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Dalila Mahalet NelsonSeniorStanford UniversityStanford, CA

Zoe Alexandra Nelson, Age Thirteen

Great Grandchildren: Two

Abigail Violet Gaughan; July 5, 2007

Seamus Michael Gaughan, August, 18, 2009

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General Attributes

Adaptable, Creative, Cooperative, Dependable,Purposeful, Resourceful, Responsible, IndustriousSensitive, Dedicated, Reliable, Innovative,Friendly, Inspiring, Committed, Professional,Trustworthy, Loving, Charitable, Compassionate,Kind, Humane, Respectful, Considerate, Humorous,Negotiable, Knowledgeable, Honest, Patient,With Integrity.Grateful and Appreciative to Our Heavenly FatherFor All of the Above Blessings.

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