Jared Christopher Dees
Street City, State Zip (555) 555-5555 [Link]@[Link]
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EDUCATION
6/07 – present University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Master of Arts in Theology, expected July 2012, 3.89 GPA
Degree focus in Systematic Theology
6/04 – 5/06 University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Master of Education, May 2006, 3.8 GPA
Degree granted in conjunction with the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE)
Recipient of the AmeriCorps Education Grant, 2004-2005
8/00 – 5/04 Miami University, Oxford, OH
Bachelor of Arts in History, May 2004, 3.6 GPA
Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion with Honors, May 2004, 3.7 GPA
Dean’s List eight semesters, Graduated Cum Laude
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, national honors society for underclassman
Phi Alpha Theta, history honors society
Roy Bowen Ward Award for outstanding undergraduate study in Biblical Studies, 2004
Recipient of the Professional Golfers Association Scholarship, 2002-2004
Recipient of the Clark Family Scholarship, 2002-2003
Recipient of the Vanessa Hart Campbell Scholarship, 2000-2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3/09 – present The Religion Teacher blog, [Link]
Creator, Author and Editor
Authored numerous articles on teaching strategies, activities, lesson planning, and prayer
Implemented Search Engine Optimization strategies to increase traffic by 500% in two months
6/08 – present University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Assistant Director of Play Like A Champion Today™ Educational Series
Develop, present and market program to youth and high school sports programs nationally
Co-wrote and edited educational materials for coach and parent education programs
Developed and currently implement social media marketing initiatives
Designed and manage the program website, blog, Twitter account and Facebook Page
Developed and currently administer the PLC online Recertification Course
Prepared an application for review by the NCACE as an accredited coach education provider
Manage contracts, invoices and billing with all partners and clients
7/06 – 6/08 Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville, TN
Theology Teacher – Social Justice, Church History, Sacraments, and the Theology of the Body
Developed unit plans in various theology courses
Integrated computer technology and instructional methods in theology
Developed a four week unit plan to teach John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to sophomores
Planned and coordinated the junior class retreats
6/06 – 7/06 University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
ACE Fellowship Intern
Planned and co-directed the ACE graduation retreat
Researched and recorded the future plans for the eleventh ACE graduating class
8/04 – 6/06 St. John the Evangelist School, Pensacola, FL
Social Studies and Religion Teacher – Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade
Developed issue-based unit plans for social studies and religion
Cooperated with a middle school team in creating class procedures, rules, and discipline policies
Planned and coordinated the Liturgy of the Word for middle school masses
Planned and directed the eighth grade graduation retreat
EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville, TN
Faculty Elected Representative – Faculty Senate, 2007-2008
Assistant Coach, Running Backs Coach – Varsity Football, 2007
Assistant Coach, Distance Coach – High School Track, 2007-2008
Assistant Coach – Freshman Football, 2006
Faculty Advisor – Mock Trial, Spring 2007
Pensacola Catholic High School, Pensacola, FL
Assistant Coach, Sprinters Coach – High School Track, 2005-2006
St. John the Evangelist School, Pensacola, FL
Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator – Junior High Football, Fall 2004-Fall 2005
Head Coach – Third/Fourth Grade Basketball, Winter 2004-2005
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Pius X Parish, Granger, IN
Catechist – Eighth Grade CCD, 2009-present
Substitute Catechist –Fifth and Sixth Grade CCD, 2008-2009
Regional ACE Fellowship, South Bend, IN
Chair – Regional Leadership Team, 2009-present
Regional ACE Fellowship, Nashville, TN
Co-chair – Regional Leadership Team, 2007-2008
Treasurer and Secretary, 2007-2008
Co-director – Retreat Day of Prayer for Teachers, Spring 2008
Catholic Youth Organization, Diocese of Nashville, Nashville, TN
Adult Team Leader – Search Retreat, Winter 2008
Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville, TN
Chaperone, Group Discussion Leader – Youth 2000 High School Youth Conference, 2007
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pensacola, FL
Middle School Youth Group Leader, 2005-2006
Confirmation Teacher, Spring 2006
Basilica of the Sacred Hearth Parish, Pensacola, FL
High School Youth Group Leader, Fall 2004
Various Youth Groups in the Diocese of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Chaperone – Franciscan University of Steubenville High School Youth Conference, 2004-2007
Chaperone – World Youth Day Toronto, 2002
Site Supervisor and Youth Leader – Youth Elects Service, Sandusky, Ohio, 2001-2003
St. Mary Catholic Campus Ministry, Oxford, OH
Chair – Catholic Student Advisory Board, 2003-2004
Vice-Chair – Catholic Student Advisory Board, 2002-2003
Retreats Committee Member – Catholic Student Advisory Board, Spring 2002-2004
CSAB Student Representative – St. Mary Parish Council, 2003-2004
Retreat Co-Director – Freshmen Retreat, 2002-2003 and Senior Retreat, 2002-2004
Retreat Leader – Kairos Retreat, 2001-2004
Catholic Missionary – Costa Rica, Summer 2003
Group Discussion Leader – Youth 2000 High School Youth Conference, Spring 2002
Intramural Sports, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Sport Coordinator – Flag football, outdoor soccer, indoor soccer, and wiffleball, 2003-2004
Supervisor, 2002-2004
Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society, Miami University, Oxford, OH
President, 2003-2004 and Secretary, 2002-2003