James C. McCormick is an English teacher and administrator at Nimitz High School in Houston, Texas. He has over 15 years of experience in secondary education, teaching both high school and college-level English courses. McCormick has held several leadership roles at Nimitz High School, including coordinating professional development programs for teachers and mentoring initiatives for students. He has a master's degree in English and state certifications to teach secondary English and serve as a school principal.

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James C. McCormick
5431 Spanish Oak ∙ Houston, TX ∙ 77066
(832) 229-6695 ∙ jaymccormick94@gmail.com
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Master of Arts in English, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 2001
Bachelor of Arts in English, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 1999
Teacher Certificate—Secondary English Language Arts: Texas
Principal Certificate—EC-12: Texas
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
School-Justice Partnership Institute Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2016
 Attended conference with Harris County Judge Angela Ellis and members of HISD Police
to learn restorative justice implementation practices in schools
 Currently collaborating with Nimitz H.S. administration to implement restorative justice
techniques such as circle process, community service, and peer mediation into our
campus discipline plan
Dual Credit English Curriculum Writing, Aldine I.S.D., Houston, TX, 2016
 Collaborated with two dual credit instructors to create district diagnostic and timed
writings, district benchmark final exams, standardized syllabi, and “cross-walks” between
TEKS and Lone Star College learning outcomes
Vocabulary.com Student Initiative, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2016-present
 Provided students with access to vocabulary.com to increase language proficiency
 Nimitz achieved rank of 7th
in Texas for words mastered
Cross-Curricular SAT Vocabulary Program, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2014-present
 Provide entire faculty with new SAT Words each week along with activities designed to
integrate the words into classrooms
Campus Improvement Plan Committee, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2014-15
 Collaborated with other members to analyze data, complete S.W.O.T. analysis and make
recommendations to increase college readiness index
New Teacher Mentor Program, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2014-15
 Plan and facilitate a professional learning community designed to support and encourage
first year teachers
Administrative Intern, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2013-14
 Administered disciplinary actions for infractions such as skipping class, refusal to leave
campus after school, disrespect to teachers, hallway disruptions
 Performed after-school administrative duty each week
 Monitored hallways and entrances/exits during off-period
 Assisted with bus ramps each day before and after school
 Attended leadership meetings and reported on discipline referrals for the week

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Nimitz High School Teacher/Student Mentor Program Coordinator, Houston, TX, 2014
 Planned, coordinated and carried out program that includes over 60 teachers
 Created and delivered “Mentoring for Success” mentor development workshop
 Wrote 26 page “Nimitz High School Mentoring Program Guidebook”
 Coordinated social events and facilitate professional learning community for mentors
 Surveyed staff to fine best incentives for mentors
Co-coordinator/Instructor of Adult ESL Classes, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2014
 Collaborated with assistant principal and ESL teachers to choose textbooks and
coordinate procurement of Rosetta Stone software
 Collaborated with assistant principal and ESL teachers to create budget for program
 Taught an Adult ESL class on Saturday mornings
College Readiness Committee Member, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2013
 Evaluated and re-wrote objectives, goals and action plans for college readiness based on
college admission data
 Increased student preparation for and enrollment in AP and dual credit courses by
communicating with parents through ParentConnect and at parent events
 Increased student awareness of college application and funding resources by working
with counselors to prepare informative presentations to students
Staff Development Committee Leader, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2010-11
 Planned and coordinated all weekly staff development sessions for school year
 Implemented practice of surveying faculty for staff development areas of need
 Began practice of including staff development evaluations after each session
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
11th
& 12th
Grade Dual Credit English Teacher—Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2007-
present
 Tailored learning to advanced students by using a variety of college level instructional
strategies
 Increased student enrollment in Dual Credit English by 300% in only two years
 Taught seven classes each day without off period to accommodate increased enrollment
 Maintained college level standards by building strong rapport with students and parents
Adjunct English Instructor—Lone Star College, Houston, TX, 2002-2005
 Taught learner-centered freshman English courses
 Developed lesson plans, syllabi and curriculum considerate of learning styles and college
level standards
 Strengthened student writing and reading by focusing on rhetorical strategies, critical
analysis, literature and research methods
11th Grade English Teacher—Cypress Falls High School, Houston, TX, 2003-2005
 Collaborated with co-teacher to provide differentiated instruction to on-level and special
education students
 Increased student success rate among my students on ELA portion of TAKS to 100%

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RELATED EXPERIENCE
Corporate Trainer—Baker Communications, Houston, TX, 2005-2006
 Trained individuals of diverse professional levels in areas of management, negotiations,
presentations, writing, time management, communication, and personalities with a focus
on soft-skills involved in each area
 Traveled extensively within U.S. and Canada to train individuals at companies such as
Yahoo, National Oilwell/Varco, Santa Fe Drilling & Bayer
ADDITIONAL TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 “T-N-T (Tremendous Natural Talent) Aspiring Aldine Administrators Program,” Houston,
TX, 2015-16
 “Aldine I.S.D. Leadership Awareness Academy,” Houston, TX, 2014-15
 “Adults Relating to Kids (ARK) Training,” Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2014-present
 “SIOP Model Training,” Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2014-15
 “Instructional Leadership Development,” Region IV, Houston, TX, July 2014
 “INVEST Training,” Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, August 2013
 “Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) Rater Training,”
Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2008-15
 “Secondary Short Answer Training,” Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, April 2013
 “Interactive Notebook Training,” Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, August 2013
 “Building Positive Behavior Within African-American Students,” Nimitz High School,
Houston, TX, April 2010
 “Rice University Advanced Placement Summer Institute,” Rice University, Houston, TX,
June 2010
PRESENTATIONS
 McCormick, J. (2014, February). Mentoring for Success. Presentation at Nimitz High
School to members of Teacher/Student Mentor Program, Houston, TX.
 McCormick, J. (2012, February). Using Public Speaking Strategies to Make Lessons
Dynamic & Exciting. Presentation at Nimitz High School Faculty Staff Development,
Houston, TX.
 McCormick, J. (2012, July). How Public Schools are Funded. Presentation at
Northwoods Presbyterian Church to Adult Contemporary Issues Class, Houston, TX.
 McCormick, J. (2009, November). Understanding Students Using the 4 Temperaments.
Presentation at Nimitz High School Faculty Staff Development, Houston, TX.
 McCormick, J. (2010, November). Understanding the Teacher / Student Generation Gap.
Presentation at Nimitz High School Faculty Staff Development, Houston, TX.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Texas State Teachers’ Association, 2012-present
HONORS / AWARDS
 “Teacher of the 1st
Nine Weeks” Nominee, Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2015
 “Extra-Miler Award,” Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2014

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 ”Favorite Teacher,” Nimitz High School, Houston, TX, 2012
 “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers,” Cypress Falls High School, Houston, TX, 2005
 “Excellence in Writing” Nominee, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 1999
 “Order of Omega” Honor Society, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 1999
REFERENCES
References will be included on request.