JEFFREY M. TUCKER201-410-9915 • jefftucker2002@hotmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-tucker-8bb6b67

Education Professional | Camp DirectorPassionate and dedicated Educator and Program Director with 20+years’ experience committed to fostering educational, safe, and fun environments for students and campers of all ages and demographics. Profound experience in the development and implementation of educational and recreational programs in both, public and private sectors. Expertise includes identifying and accessing organizational and program needs, managing program operations and related budgets, coordinating partnerships/sponsorships with the local community and donors, and tying program objectives to the establishment’s missions, visions, and promises.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE Language Arts/Social Studies Superb Customer Service Staff training & mentoring

Managing camp operations and financials

Grades K-8 instruction Computer technology

Student Centered Learning Professional Collaboration Environmental Education Peer and Student Mentoring

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: New Jersey 2012-PresentGrades K-12Teach various high school subjects: English composition, history, calculus, social studies and history. Deliver instruction in Writer's Workshop and Literature Circles to the assigned classes. Design and implement well-balanced lesson plans that facilitated all types of learners. Extra-curricular activities include: directing Writer's Workshop units: Personal Narrative and Personal Essay and innovative math curriculum units: Fractions and Decimals.

WOODCLIFF MIDDLE SCHOOL: Woodcliff Lake, NJ 2002-20116th Grade Social Studies & Language ArtsGained experience and knowledge in best practices of instructional methodology in Social Studies education for student’s grades 6. Taught Revolutionary War through Reconstruction historical eras reinforcing critical thinking skills. Facilitated Writer’s Workshop. Served as school webmaster, created class computer lab, coordinated astronomy, Lego and architecture clubs. Maintained appropriate student behavior at all times throughout the school day for assigned students.

CAMP AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE

Kids in the Game: Manhattan, NY 2016-PresentCamp DirectorTrained, and supervised leadership, program, sports, and counseling staff. Adapted day camp program to Upper West Side Manhattan facilities/resources. Created innovative camp program differentiating for students aged pre-school to middle school. Exceeded enrollment projections by 80%.

CAMP VERITANS: Haledon, NJ 2014-2015Adventure SupervisorProvided instruction and supervision to campers during rock climbing activities. Supervised campers in high/low elements ropes course. Instructed rock climbing on climbing wall. Scouted hiking and rock-climbing cliffs using GPS-trail software on unused camp property. Assured campers are properly supervised at all times, including checking in/out;

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group circle time; daily program activities; lunch and snack times; and after-care, as assigned. Trained and supervised Adventure staff in Ropes Course safety procedures.

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JEFFREY M. TUCKER201-410-9915 • jefftucker2002@hotmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-tucker-8bb6b67

OASIS CHILDRENS SERVICES: Brooklyn, NY Summers 2010-2011Camp DirectorManaged the overall program, supervision of children and day-to-day operation of the day camp. Camper tuition exceeded projections by $100,000. Facilitated site ACA compliance & accreditation. Oversaw day camp staff, program quality, policy and procedures, risk management, state licensing, parent concerns and complaints, daily program scheduling, assistance with participants and account management. Marketed camp program to parents through fairs and information sessions. Planned programs that included specialty circus, dance, swimming, sports, nature, and drama.

CAMP JACK HAZARD: YMCA Modesto, CA 1991, 1995Camp Director/Adventure DirectorFacilitated site and program accreditation by the American Camping Association (ACA). Directed a wilderness-based residential summer camp for students ranging from 3rd grade to high school. Hired and supervised staff of 45. Implemented camp program including themes, campfires, meals, recreation, nature, arts/crafts, and ropes course. Organized three-day wilderness backpacking camping trips for 145 people.

CAMP ORKILA: YMCA of Greater Seattle 1984-1991Environmental Educator/Teen Canoe Trip LeaderTaught K-8 students marine biology, forest, pond study, farm, and group cooperative games curriculum. Organized and implemented multi-day wilderness canoeing trips for teenage students.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

M.Ed. (Education) and B.A (Sociology) at University of Washington Post Graduate Work: Columbia University Writer’s Workshop

New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education K-8, Social Studies 5-8 C.E., HQ ELAOther Certifications: NYC Camp Director, Defensive Driving, CPR, First Aid, Ropes Couse, Crisis Management

WORKSHOPS

Teacher’s College Writer’s Workshop| Close Reading| School Wires Web ManagementPowerTeacher Data Analysis|Web Quests| Video Editing| Web-Based Project Design

Dimensions of Learning| ITIP| Literature Circles| CTB Writing Assessment| Science WritingNational Science Foundation| Direct Writing Assessment| Environmental Education

TERC Math| Addison-Wesley Math| Storypath Social Studies.

HONORS

Staff Member of the Week, Camp VeritansRecipient Project Wet Grant 2011, Target Grant 2010, 2009, and 2007

Member of collaborative team responsible for Woodcliff Lake earning 2006 New Jersey Star School award.Created Mars Science unit adaptation posted on NASA sponsored site

Valerie Chabot Environmental Education ScholarshipSandy Soils Outdoor School Scholarship

COMPUTER SKILLSProficient in MS. Office Applications, Photoshop, social media, webmaster.

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