James D Testo jtesto66@aol.

com RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Peru Central School; Peru, New York. February, 2009-Present. Sixth
and Seventh grade Curriculum. Home Tutor October, 2009-Present. 10th grade Global History, English, Geometry, Health and Physical Education BLT Committee Member, 2009- Present ( Piloted Academic Showcase 2009) Varsity Track Coach, Modified Track Coach, Modified Soccer Coach, 2010-Present Varsity Club Advisor 2010-present. Full- Substitute Teacher grades 9-12. October 2008-February 2009. Tenured February 14, 20012 Program Director / Area Coordinator/ Treasurer--Family and Consumer Science Educators North Country East region New York (Clinton; Franklin; Essex Counties)

Health and Physical Education Teacher, Saranac Central School; Saranac, New York. September, 2008November 2008. Long term substitute High School Health and Physical Education.
Softball Coach (Spring 2008)

Alternative Education Tutor, Plattsburgh City School District; Plattsburgh, New York. November 2007-June 2008.
10th grade Global History and 10th grade Life Science.

GED Instructional Teacher, WECA Program Job Coach, Long term substitute - Plattsburgh City School
District; Plattsburgh, New York. September 2007-November 2007.

Substitute Teacher, Northern Adirondack Central School; Peru Central School; Plattsburgh City Schools; Saranac
Central Schools; Chazy Central Rural School; Northeast Clinton Central School 2006-2008.

Full Time Floating Substitute Teacher, Malone Central School; Malone, New York. September 2003-June2004.
Responsible for K-12 curriculum.

Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Malone Middle School; Malone, New York. September 2001-June 2003.
Seventh Grade School to Work/ Eighth Grade Home and Career Skills. Modified Football Coach/ Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Additional Related Experience: National Federation of State High School Associations Football Referee s (Scholarship Committee) New York State Certified Volleyball Officials' Association

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Content Specialty Test- Social Studies July 2004 Content Specialty Test Family and Consumer Sciences June 2007 NYS Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators National Council for the Social Studies Developed comprehensive Job Shadowing Program Philosophies of Coaching Finger Print Clearance LAST; ATSW Child Abuse Awareness Violence Prevention in the Classroom First Aid for Coaching; Adult CPR Techniques of Coaching

Certifications: Initial Certification- Family and Consumer Sciences; Initial Certification- Secondary Social Studies Coaching Certification

In service and Staff Development

Career and Technical Designation on Regents Reading Strategies That Work Effective Teacher Training Discipline Strategies Facilitated First Year Teachers Committee Grant funded Parent Involvement Committee Classroom Management Student Success Career Planning Creating a Positive Environment Winter Carnival Middle Level Learning Conf. Violence In Sports Education and Learning Trust Monthly Academic newsletter

BUSINESS VENTURES
FOURTH QUARTER SPORTS Licensed Sports merchandise: Burlington, VT. Lake George, New York COACH TESTO'S Licensed Sports merchandise: Burlington, VT. Plattsburgh; Lake George New York SRV EXCHANGE Seasonal stores: Calendar Club; Go the Game Store; San Francisco Music Box COACHES' CORNER Hot wrap and dessert stand Franklin County Fair Malone, New York TESTO PROPERTIES 4 Unit apartment building Schenectady, New York ADDITONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Chef, Elks Lodge Plattsburgh, New York.
Responsible for breakfast; lunch; dinner; all food displays during banquets; food safety.

General Manager, Friendly's Restaurant Williston, Vermont.

Responsible for all restaurant operations at highest volume store in Vermont. * Returned to assist restaurants in district during vacations and time off from teaching.

General Manager, Sbarros University Mall Burlington, Vermont.

Responsibilities included recruiting; scheduling; inventory and portion control; store appearance and adhering to company and mall rules and guidelines; cash control; training. *Completed 8 week training program in 4 weeks.

Co- Manager, Dutch Hollow, Union College, Schenectady, New York

Took over all Human Resource responsibilities including scheduling; recruitment; enter and exit interviews; logging sick and personal time; vacation and holiday pay disbursement; benefit review. Promoted to much higher volume retail sales dinning hall. *Developed employee incentive program to promote teamwork. In charge of monthly HAACAP-safety logs. Ensured that background checks and I9/ W-4 forms are completed.

Manager, Rathskeller Union College, Schenectady, New York

Revitalized restaurant and made it a favorite place for students to be. *Optimized labor and exceeded goals; Succeeded in making restaurant profitable; Added new menu items and food specials; acquired new equipment; Monthly health and safety audits. Brought several entertainers, special events, and renewed interest in Rathskeller. *February 1999 took on additional responsibility of Hockey Concessions *Co-ran Rathskeller and Dutch Hollow until replacement was found/ September & October 1999.

Manager, General Nutrition Center, Capital District, New York

Promoted to Crossgates Mall store, the highest volume store in the district Won outstanding Customer Service Award Competing with 80 other stores in Colonie Center Managed the running of two stores simultaneously for six months / Promoted from Rotterdam store to higher volume Colonie Center store All stores in district given 5% sales goal over last year ( given 25% goal almost every week 50% above last years sales)

Personal Trainer, Accent on Health Clifton Park, New York

Trained and supervised members. Advised diet and healthy eating tips to members. Worked with U.S. Bobsled team and professional boxers and bodybuilders, as well as amateur athletes.

EDUCATION
State University of New York Plattsburgh State University of New York Oneonta
-Varsity Rugby * Masters in Curriculum Instruction /May 2012 Secondary Social Studies/ Family and Consumer Sciences *Bachelors Food and Business August 1997 Concentration: Nutrition / Anthropology

-Student Dietetics/Food and Business Club

-Runner up Women's Family Home Bureau Scholarship

Schenectady County Community College A.A.S. Hotel Management May 1988 A.O.S. Culinary Arts May 1988

*Deans List/Vice President Sr. Class/Hotel Sales and Mgt. Club Varsity Soccer/Freshman Senator/Student Activities Board/Ski Club

INTERNSHIPS Fox Hospital-Oneonta, New York Spring 1995-Assisted Dietitians with patients menus and special dietary needs. Kentucky Derby-Manager of Beer Tent May 1988. One of 20 nationwide chosen to participate Walt Disney World-Food Host: Summer 1986 One of 500 students chosen in U.S. and 10 other countries.