James Oppman

• Developed and implemented educational programs aligning with institutional goals and standards.
• Led faculty in curriculum development, enhancing instructional practices and student engagement.
• Fostered a positive school culture through effective communication and community involvement initiatives.
• Oversaw administrative operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and policies.
• Mentored staff to improve teaching strategies, fostering professional growth within educational teams.
• Analyzed student performance data to inform strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.
• Collaborated with local agencies to support student rehabilitation and reintegration efforts effectively.
• Introduced new technology tools for enhancing classroom instruction, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving communication between stakeholders.
• Expanded extracurricular offerings to promote well-rounded student development both inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborated with central office administration on initiatives aimed at sharing best practices and resources among schools in the region.
• Coordinated successful school events such as Reentry fairs and graduation to assist the reentrants.
• Led school accreditation process ensuring compliance with national standards ultimately achieving full accreditation status. 2007 through 2025.
• Oversaw faculty hiring process ensuring highly qualified educators committed to student success were recruited and retained at the school level.
• Optimized resource allocation by analyzing budgetary needs and prioritizing expenditures for maximum impact on student achievement.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.

Provided counseling and guidance to inmates on selecting a vocational field based on their interest, abilities and skill set.

Maintained educational education records on all students current and passed.

Assisted all education staff with attendance and discipline problems.

Prepared education reports for the school principal.

Served as the GED Chief examiner, vocational certification and post secondary education proctor.

Served as acting School Principal in the interim of 9 months.

Served as the only field staff on the the development team responsible for the electronic education records system.

Developed an education waiting list database that was used throughout the state's correctional education system.

Developed a vocational plan specific to the inmate's abilities and interests.

Oversight of all aspects of inmate compensation, assignments, evaluations and payroll on a daily basis.

Directly oversee the inmate call out , inmate status and bed management systems.

Served as an original member of the development team responsible for the inmate compensation, inmate call out and inmate status system.

assisted in the initial writing of the Inmate Compensation policy (DC-AMD 816).

• Developed and implemented engaging activities for diverse groups to enhance participation and social interaction.
• Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitated workshops and programs that promoted skill development and personal growth among participants.
• Collaborated with community partners to expand program offerings and resources available to participants.
• Trained recreational game officials on effective activity facilitation techniques, enhancing overall program quality.
• Managed budgets for activities, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining high-quality experiences for participants.
• Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating diverse activities and interactive games.

• Developed individualized lesson plans addressing diverse learning needs of adult learners.
• Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
• Evaluated student progress through assessments and tailored interventions for improvement.
• Facilitated workshops on literacy and life skills to enhance students' personal development.
• Collaborated with correctional staff to ensure alignment of educational programs with institutional goals.
• Provided guidance for students facing personal or academic challenges, offering resources and support services as needed.
• Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting instructional strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
• Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted instruction and individualized support.