LEON M. THROWER-BLUE
2637 Cecilia Terrace
Chesapeake, Va. 23323
(757) 487-7162
lt blue@umfort.cs.ecsu.edu




Professional Objective

Seeking an administrative /teaching position that will utilize my experience, education, abilities, acquired skills and personal interest.

Summary of Qualifications

Background reflects maturity, dependability and initiative, underscored by self-motivation and professional performance. Solid administrative/ management and operations experience, with excellent communications and people skills, and leadership abilities. Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.

Experience Highlights

1995 to present -- Portsmouth Public School System
Teacher / Emily Spong Elementary School
Responsible in motivating students to acquire new knowledge in areas of science, mathematics, and high technology by providing positive, creative, and flexible instruction in a learning environment conducive to their continued growth and development. Duties includes after-school tutoring, school improvement committee member,hydroponics curriculum development member.

1994 to 1995 -- Norfolk Public School/Portsmouth Public School
Substitute Teacher
Performed various short and long term assignments.

1981 to 1994 -- Nations Bank, Portsmouth. Va.
Supervisor Customer Services
Portsmouth Branch. Responsibilities include; training, scheduling, and auditing 8 tellers, ordering/ shipping of currency, maintaining awareness of and enforcing bank's/ government regulator policies. Handles and resolve customer complaints and problems. Experience includes all phases as teller. Recognized and respected for job performance by management, co-workers and customers.


Education and Training

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Va. Graduate Studies, Education, 1984-1986, 1988,1993

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Va. Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, 1979

American Institute of Banking, Norfolk, Va.
Various seminars and training programs covering industry, business, management and personnel.

Supplemental Information

Certified: Teacher,K-4, State of Virginia
Skills: Computer/ Word Perfect for Windows

Reference available upon request.