R. Stewart Braswell
/ R. Stewart Braswell1900 Stewart Road
Ochlocknee, Georgia 31773-1588
United States of America / Phone: 229-233-4161
Marital Status: Married
DOB: 08 December 1969
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R. Stewart Braswell
Objective / To work in a dynamic educational environment where I can creatively apply my international expertise gained as a professional development speaker, educator, and educational consultant to deliver an effective and challenging program of study, training, and development to children, youth, and adults.Professional Experience / August 2014 – present Thomas County Schools(Cross Creek Elementary School) – Thomasville, Georgia
Intervention Teacher for Grades 3 and 4
- Intervened successfully to teach various levels students in the computer lab to improve their reading and mathematical skills with the aid of modern software.
- Assisted with translation and the creation of teaching materials in Spanish to aid the growing number of students who speak English as a second language.
- Directed and Produced Cross Creek Television’s daily live Morning Broadcasts.
Director for these ministries founded and registered in both the USA and Nicaragua.
- Developed proficient use of Spanish while living and ministering in Nicaragua from January 2012 to August 2013; Regularly visited in Nicaragua since December 1991.
- Coordinated ministry opportunities among at risk children, youth, and adults.
- Hosted multi-denominational evangelical short-term missionary teams from the USA.
- Ministered in both city and rural locations.
- Organized visits to the prisons in Juigalpa and Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Visited, Preached, Fed, and Blessed Many Prisoners
- Taught ESOL class to students and young adults
Information Communication Technology Educator and Coordinator for one of the Ministry of Education’s five IAT Schools attended exclusively by UAE Nationals.
- Experienced teaching all levels of students
- Conducted Professional Development Training Courses for faculty and administration.
- Assisted with IT concerns among the faculty.
Business Curriculum Consultant and IT Specialist for the Technical Secondary Schools Strategic Development Project located in the United Arab Emirates. Worked as the Business and IT Educational Specialist and Consultant for the University of Georgia (USA), MIT (New Zealand), and the UAE Ministry of Education and Youth.
- Developed and Successfully Implemented new culturally appropriate Business Curriculum for the UAE Department of Technical Education’s Business Schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah.
- Supervised more than 60 teachers in the use of new curriculum, technology, and innovative teaching strategies. Managed and adapted to the needs of this multi-national and culturally diverse group of teachers originating from Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, and the UAE.
Business, Marketing, and Information Management Instructor (1996-2002)
Diversified Cooperative Training (DCT) Coordinator (2000-2002)
Career Center Coordinator (1996-1997)
Full-time Substitute Teacher (1995-1996)
- Experience teaching various Business and IT courses for advanced and ‘at risk’ students.
- Prepared students for both advanced study at post-secondary institutions and to enter the work-force upon graduation.
- Supervised more than 50 DCT students in cooperative education work experience.
- Coordinated and Advisor for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) activities including fundraising and all student. (1996-2002)
- Coordinated and Advisor for Skills USA (VICA) activities such as fundraising, community service, and student competitions at the local, district, and state level. (2000-2002)
- International Exchange Instructor to Saxony, Germany (2000)
- Served as the Editor for the Tomahawk Talk Oconee School Newsletter (1999-2001)
- Managed the Spirit-Shop School Store at Oconee County High School (1999-2002)
Business, Technology, and English Educator
- Technology Instructor for grades 7-12; Taught the Spanish version of Microsoft Office.
- English Instructor for grades 5 – 12.
Video and Technology Technician
- Edited and Duplicated S-VHS and Beta Films.
- Filmed all football practices and games for the UGA Athletic Association.
Education / Certification / Master of Education (MEd.) – University of Georgia – Athens, Georgia USA
Graduated June 1997 with a major in Occupational Studies and an emphasis in Business Education. Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0; Current T-5 Teaching Certificate for the State of Georgia.
- Kappa Delta Epsilon Honor Society
- CVAE (Coordinator of Vocational Academic Education)
- DCT (Diversified Cooperative Training)
- ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- TSS (Teacher Support Specialist)
Completed December 1995 – August 1996; Jeunesse en Mission (Youth With a Mission)
- Theoretical Learning Phase (French/English) in Le Gault La Foret, France
- Practical Outreach Phase with a multi-national team for three months in Turkey, Republic of Georgia, and Republic of Armenia
- Youth Camp Counselor – Summer of Service in Marseille, France (July 1996)
Graduated March 1997 with a major in Business Education. Cumulative GPA 3.3/4.0
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Athens Area Technical Institute – Athens, Georgia USA
- Certified Theoretically and Practically in 1992 by the State of Georgia Emergency Medical Services
Graduated May 1988 from this Private College Preparatory K-12 school which offers advanced honors courses in all areas including languages (Latin and French), academic subjects, and vocational subjects.
- French National Honor Society
- FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) - President (1988); Vice-President (1987); Treasurer (1986)
- SGA (Student Government Association) -President (1988); Treasurer (1987); Representative (1985 & 1986)
- Key Club (Service Club) - Chaplain (1988)
- Football Cameraman (1987-1988)
- Patricia James Bulloch Memorial Service Award (1988)
- Senior High Service Award (1988)
Summary of Qualifications /
- Proven Computer Proficiency Using PCs or Macs
- Experience Developing and Implementing Business Curriculum in an International Environment
- Demonstrated Excellent Skills in Leadership, Facilitation, Communication, and Presentation
- Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Works well in Teams or Independently with Efficiency and Accuracy
- Skilled in World Wide Web and Internet Use ( and
- Extensive Experience in Student Evaluation, Career Counseling, and Test-taking Skills
- Excellent Adaptability Skills and Working with Multi-culturally Diverse Groups
- Proven Experience as a Teacher Support Specialist (TSS) and Student Teacher Supervisor
- Experience Traveling to 42 Countries and Learning to Appreciate, Adapt, Respect, and Integrate in Different Cultures
- Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate – (Valid from 8/1/2014 to 6/30/2019)
Extra-Curricular Activities /
- KAIROS Prison Ministry – Autry State Prison – (April 2014 – present)
- Sunday School Teacher (Grades 9-12) at Barnett’s Creek Baptist Church (July 2014 – present)
- Children’s Camp Counselor (Grades 3 and 4) for Barnett’s Creek Baptist Church (July 2014)
- Vacation Bible School Teacher (Grades 5 and 6) for Barnett’s Creek Baptist Church (July 2014)
- BCBC Representative for Thomas County Baptist Association (2014 – present)
- Professional Development Workshop Facilitator - Kabul University in Afghanistan (January 2005)
- International Medical Relief, Outreach, and Evangelical teams to Central America and the Caribbean (1991 – present)
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