1. JEFFREY M. TUCKER
201-410-9915 • jefftucker2002@hotmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-tucker-8bb6b67
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Education Professional | Camp Director
Passionate and dedicated Educator and ProgramDirectorwith 20+years’ experience committed to fostering educational,
safe, and fun environments for students and campers of all ages and demographics. Profound experience in the
development and implementation of educational and recreational programs in both, public and private sectors. Expertise
includes identifying and accessing organizationaland program needs, managing programoperations and related budgets,
coordinating partnerships/sponsorships with the local community and donors, and tying program objectives to the
establishment’s missions, visions, and promises.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 LanguageArts/Social Studies
 Superb Customer Service
 Staff training & mentoring
 Managing camp operations and
financials
 Grades K-8 instruction
 Computer technology
 Student Centered Learning
 Professional Collaboration
 Environmental Education
 Peer and Student Mentoring
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: New Jersey 2012-Present
Grades K-12
Teach various high school subjects: English composition, history, calculus, social studies and history. Deliver instruction
in Writer's Workshop and Literature Circles to the assigned classes. Design and implement well-balanced lesson plans
that facilitated all types of learners. Extra-curricular activities include: directing Writer's Workshop units: Personal
Narrative and Personal Essay and innovative math curriculum units: Fractions and Decimals.
WOODCLIFF MIDDLE SCHOOL: Woodcliff Lake, NJ 2002-2011
6th GradeSocial Studies & LanguageArts
Gained experience and knowledge in best practices of instructional methodology in Social Studies education for student’s
grades 6. Taught Revolutionary War through Reconstruction historical eras reinforcing critical thinking skills. Facilitated
Writer’s Workshop. Served as school webmaster, created class computer lab, coordinated astronomy, Lego and
architectureclubs. Maintained appropriate student behavior at all times throughout theschool dayfor assigned students.
CAMP AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE
Kids in the Game: Manhattan, NY 2016-Present
Camp Director
Trained, and supervised leadership, program, sports, and counseling staff. Adapted day camp program to Upper West
Side Manhattan facilities/resources. Created innovative camp program differentiating for students aged pre-school to
middle school. Exceeded enrollment projections by 80%.
CAMP VERITANS: Haledon, NJ 2014-2015
AdventureSupervisor
Provided instruction and supervision tocampers during rock climbing activities. Supervised campers in high/low elements
ropes course. Instructed rock climbing on climbing wall. Scouted hiking and rock-climbing cliffs using GPS-trail software
on unused camp property. Assured campers are properly supervised at all times, including checking in/out; group circle
time; daily program activities; lunch and snack times; and after-care, as assigned. Trained and supervised Adventure staff
in Ropes Course safety procedures.

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OASIS CHILDRENS SERVICES: Brooklyn, NY Summers 2010-2011
Camp Director
Managed the overall program, supervision of children and day-to-day operation of the day camp. Camper tuition
exceeded projections by $100,000. Facilitated site ACA compliance & accreditation. Oversaw day camp staff, program
quality, policy and procedures, risk management, state licensing, parent concerns and complaints, daily program
scheduling, assistance with participants and account management. Marketed campprogram to parents through fairs and
information sessions. Planned programs that included specialty circus, dance, swimming, sports, nature, and drama.
CAMP JACK HAZARD: YMCA Modesto, CA 1991, 1995
Camp Director/AdventureDirector
Facilitated site and program accreditation by the American Camping Association (ACA). Directed a wilderness-based
residential summer camp for students ranging from 3rd grade to high school. Hired and supervised staff of 45.
Implemented camp program including themes, campfires, meals, recreation, nature, arts/crafts, and ropes course.
Organized three-day wilderness backpacking camping trips for 145 people.
CAMP ORKILA: YMCA of Greater Seattle 1984-1991
EnvironmentalEducator/Teen CanoeTrip Leader
Taught K-8 students marine biology, forest, pond study, farm, and group cooperative games curriculum. Organized and
implemented multi-day wilderness canoeing trips for teenage students.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
M.Ed. (Education) and B.A (Sociology) at University of Washington
Post Graduate Work: Columbia University Writer’s Workshop
New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education K-8, Social Studies 5-8 C.E., HQ ELA
Other Certifications: NYC Camp Director, Defensive Driving, CPR, First Aid, Ropes Couse, Crisis Management
WORKSHOPS
Teacher’s College Writer’s Workshop| Close Reading| School Wires Web Management
PowerTeacher Data Analysis|Web Quests| Video Editing| Web-Based Project Design
Dimensions of Learning| ITIP| Literature Circles| CTB Writing Assessment| Science Writing
National Science Foundation| Direct Writing Assessment| Environmental Education
TERC Math| Addison-Wesley Math| Storypath Social Studies.
HONORS
Staff Member of the Week, Camp Veritans
Recipient Project Wet Grant 2011, Target Grant 2010, 2009, and 2007
Member of collaborative team responsible for Woodcliff Lake earning 2006 New Jersey Star School award.
Created Mars Science unit adaptation posted on NASA sponsored site
Valerie Chabot Environmental Education Scholarship
Sandy Soils Outdoor School Scholarship
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in MS. Office Applications, Photoshop, social media, webmaster.