Justin Ball

9600 Links Way, Apt. K, Glen Allen, VA, 23059

Phone: 804-822-9909
Email: jsball95@gmail.com
Website: http://justinball.weebly.com

Education
Masters in the Arts of Teaching, to be conferred May 2018
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Current GPA 4.00

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a concentration in Math, Science

and Technology and a minor in Elementary Education, May 2017
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
GPA. 3.34

Advanced High School Diploma, June 2013

Glen Allen High School, Glen Allen, VA
GPA 4.47

Experience
Student Teacher, Shady Grove Elementary and Skipwith Elementary, Richmond, VA
January 2018—May 2018
I have been immersed in all of the daily responsibilities of a full-time teacher, such as lesson plans for all
content areas, classroom management, assessment data collection and interpretation, and parent relations
through student teaching. I have received positive, constructive feedback from my university supervisor during
in-class observations.

Coach, Richmond Volleyball Club, Henrico, VA

December 2012—Present
I am dedicated to excellence in the sport of volleyball. I coach to share my knowledge and work
with developing athletes. Responsibilities include running practices; facilitating drills; working one-on-one, in
small groups and in whole groups with athletes; discussing future recruitment paths; instilling confidence and
knowledge in all athletes.

Seasonal Sales Employee, Target, Harrisonburg, VA

September 2017—January 2018
I delivered exceptional guest service and experiences based upon Target’s core values. I was responsible for
Apparel and Accessories, which included: unloading and stocking the floor, design and display management,
trained new employees, and was awarded employee of the month in December of 2017.

Elementary Education Practicum, Harrisonburg, VA

January 2016—April 2016, January 2017—April 2017, September 2017—December 2017
As part of my degree requirements for Elementary Education, I have participated in three practicums. They
were comprised of kindergarten, fourth-grade, and fifth grade. I focused upon observation of childhood
development and learning, lesson plans, and other classroom skills, as well as teacher research and inquiry. I
have received positive, constructive feedback from my university supervisor during in-class observations.
Server, Applebee’s Restaurant, Ashland, VA
May 2015—August 2016
Responsibilities include greeting guests with a warm and genuine smile; assisting all guest needs; delivering an
excellent dining experience to all guests; working as a team with other servers and management; handling
money/credit card transactions quickly and efficiently; restocking and cleaning the restaurant

Related Experience
2017 – I completed teacher inquiry and research on the effects of incorporating social-emotional learning to see
how it would affect the behavior of my fifth-grade students. During this research, I collaborated with another
practicum student, who was in a third-grade class, to determine similarities and differences of the students.
2015 – I completed observations and research on a single, kindergarten student to accurately assess the physical,
cognitive, social-emotional, and linguistic development of that student.

Volunteerism and Leadership

Volunteer, Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg, VA
January 2016—May 2016
I volunteered my time in assisting with maintenance of the museum’s exhibits, as well as facilitating field trip
activities. I worked with a wide variety of elementary school students, and children, in their exploration of the
different hands-on, minds-on STEM experiences the museum offers.

Men’s Club Volleyball member, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

September 2013—May 2017
Secretary Board member, 2015—2016
Captain, 2015—2017
Awards: South Region All-Star 2016 & 2017, All-ECVA Tournament Team 2017
Sigma Alpha Pi Honors Society member, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
2014—2017