www.DrJBrandice.com
Mother | Preacher | Educator | Christian Life & Relationship Coach | Author
Rev. Dr. J. Brandice Jones-Presley, MAT, C. E.
ABOUT
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As an ordained minister, a former military spouse (over 15yrs), mother, published author, educator and entrepreneur, J. Brandice always makes room to help build others. She holds a BA degree in Sociology from Paine College, MAT in Secondary Education/History, Political Science from Augusta State University and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Trident University; Dissertation: How Effective Administrative Leadership Impacts New Teacher Retention in Matters Surrounding Student Discipline).
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MINISTRY
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Exodus Teen Ministry (1997-1999: World Changers Church International; College Park, GA) - Step Team and Outreach
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Vacation Bible School - Assistant (2000, 2002)
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Exhorter (2005-2007)
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Licensed to Preach (through the CME Church; 2008)
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Assistant Minister (2008-2012)
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Young Adult Sunday School Teacher (2010-2012)
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Young Adult Pastor (2009-2012)
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Board of Christian Education President (2009-2011)
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Young Adult Council President (2010-2012)
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Quarterly Conference Workshop Facilitator (2010-12)
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Pastor of Grovetown CME Church (2011-2012)
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Marriage Bible Study Leader (2013; Elevate Life Church, FL).
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Founded Agape Enrichment Ministries, Inc./ AEM, Inc. (2014, Orange Park, FL)
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The Church 3:20 (2018-2020; Outreach Ministry)
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The Church 3:20 (2019; Leadership Training)
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The Williams Bible Institute: Biblical Foundations (2020; Diploma)
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AEM, Inc. Christian Life & Relationship Coaching (2022 to Present)
SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK IN COUNSELING/CHRISTIAN COACHING
(OVER 100 Hrs. IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING...)
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Human Growth & Development
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Abnormal Psychology
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Deviant Behaviors
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Sociology of Marriage & Family
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Marriage & Family Counseling
SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK IN TEACHING/EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
(OVER 100 Hrs. IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING...)
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Classroom Management | Exceptional Children | Test and Measurements/ Reading Across the Curriculum | Current Best Practices in Literacy | Multicultural Education | Foundations of Education Administration | Leadership for Today's School | Applied Research in Education | Leading to Promote Learning | Leading a Professional Learning Community
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS:
-Educational Leadership (Grades K-12)/GACE (Passed), GAPSC
-Political Science (Grades 6-12)/GACE (Passed),GAPSC
-History II (Grades 6-12)/ GACE (Passed), GAPSC
-Ethics Educational Leadership Assessment - (Passed; June 2019)
-Administrative Leadership Certification - FACCS
-Social Science Teacher Certification (All Levels) - FACCS
-Social Science Teacher Certification (FLDOE, Grades 6-12)
-Educational Leadership Certification (FLDOE, All Grades)
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Top Civic/Professional Memberships & Affiliations:
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Since 2003)
- Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociological Honor Society (Since 2003)
- Phi Delta Kappa International Honor Society (Since 2016)
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International (Since 2020)
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Top Achievements/Recognitions:
- Florida's Top 20 Under 40 (2016)
- P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized (2018)
Entrepreneurship:
(Ecclesiastes 11:1-2,6)
Creative Solutions 21st Century, Inc (CSTC, Inc.)
Educational & Business Consulting Company
Since 2009
Agape Enrichment Ministries, Inc. (A.E.M., Inc)
Christian Nonprofit Organization Providing:
Education Services/ Christian Life & Relationship Coaching
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E.V. Turner Preparatory Academy - FLDOE# 8062 (Since 2021)
www.TurnerPrep.org (New Website)
A.E.M. Christian Life & Relationship Counseling (Since 2021)