J.D. Blackledge
P.O. Box 530, Sandersville, MS 39477
Phone: 601-577-5176
E-mail: Johnblackledgeiii@gmail.com

Objectives
To become an outstanding English teacher. To help tutor and train speakers of foreign languages to become an excellent speaker of English.

Education
Communications & English , Bachelor of Arts. William Carey University, 2008 Hattiesburg, MS
Associate of Arts Jones County Junior College, 2006 Ellisville, MS

Experience

English Teacher 9-12th Grade- August 2012- May 2016
Heidelberg Academy, Heidelberg, MS 39439
I planned my own lessons, as well as creating my own materials to each. I maintained a well behaved classroom.

Language Grading Consultant- TOEIC Grader , June 01-2015-present
Educational Testing Services, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
Grades TOEIC speaking test for speakers of English, where is not the native tongue.

General Manager, 08-2009- 12-2015
Sports Connection, Sandersville, MS 39477
Helped develop positive relationships with local coaches and players spotlighting local high school athletics. Helped generate operating funds by method of selling ads on website. Helped create a sports talk radio show.

Graduate Assistant, 10- 2010--2013
South Jones Lady Braves Basketball, Ellisville, MS 39437
Helped with media responsibilities during games, and helped generate player spirit during games.

Sports Writer, 09- 2009-09-2010
Laurel Leader Call, Laurel, MS 39440
Covered 17 area high schools along with JCJC, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss. Worked well with coaches and players, Met daily deadlines, and helped coordinate coverage with stringers

Skills
Great computer skills, Excellent Communicator, Problem Solver, Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Apple Computer systems, Media guru.