Rusty Bailey Biography

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Poly High School - 2002 - Present

Government Teacher, Student Body Moderator, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

Development Specialist – September 2001-August 2002

Economic Development Agency – Riverside County

Presidential Management Intern Fellowship - December 1999-July 2001

Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community Initiative - U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Personal Assistant - January 1999-March 1999

Professor/Governor Michael Dukakis - UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research

Legislative Aide/Community Coordinator - March 1997-September 1998

County Supervisor John F. Tavaglione - Riverside County

Armament Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer - January 1996-February 1997

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Policy and Social Research

Master of Public Policy June 1999

West Point, United States Military Academy

Bachelor of Science, Political Science May 1994

Minor in Systems Engineering, Captain of Men’s Volleyball Team

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

2006-2007 Teacher of the Year, Poly High School

FAA Certified Commercial Pilot’s License

Medal of Honor Reunion (’99), Education Sub-Committee Member

”Heart of Jurupa“ Award, 1998

Young Life (High School Youth Group) Counselor

PMI Finalist 1999

Executive Board, West Point Society of Riverside County

NCCED Emerging Leader 1999

Association of Masters of Public Policy Students

Public Service Excellence Award Judge 2001

Social Activities Chairperson 1999

Cultural Heritage Board , City of Riverside

Calvary Presbyterian Hot Meal Program