1. Jim Pruitt
207 Foxwood Court • Columbia, MO • (573) 823-5620 • jlptm5@mail.missouri.edu
EDUCATION
Universityof Missouri Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Science in SecondaryEducation: English (9-12)
Attained Dean’sList 4 semesters
GPA: 3.72
Graduated: ExpectedMay2015
Languages
 English (Native)
 Spanish (Intermediate)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
English Language Teacher CBA Escuela Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
May-July 2014
 Worked one-on-one with students in developing English proficiency
 Taught the history of the English language grammar and usage
 Ensured students acquired understanding in reading and writing
Pre-Service Teacher Rock Bridge/Battle High Schools Columbia, MO
September2013-December2014
 Taught/assisted primary teacher in maintaining effective classroom milieu
 Graded papers, designedassignments, cross-curricular collaboration
 Provided pragmatic solutions for students theoretical questions
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Iraqi Local National Assistant Instructor U.S.Army Basrah, Iraq
October 2009-2010
 Worked with interpreters and special advisors
 Taught Iraqi police officers/military personnel in classroom setting
 Taught local nationals professionalism, military law, and western culture
BehavioralHealth Specialist Lakeland Behavioral Health System Springfield, MO
July 2012-December2012
 Worked with troubled youth ages 2-17
 Taught lessons involving academicsand social skills
 Developedimprovement plans, goal setting, and social integration preparation
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
DisasterCleanup Volunteer GreenRoom New Orleans, LA/Shiprock, NM
March 2009/October 2011
 Provided disaster relief to individuals effectedby Hurricane Katrina
 Coordinated construction crews in remodeling Navajo reservation settlements
 Provided positive role modeling to New Orleans/Navajo reservation citizens