Student-focused Educator eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting the academic community in delivering quality educations and optimizing individual and group performance

 

 

Talented educator with expertise in ESL instruction, career development, and service learning looking to provide students with top-level education, personal development, and academic growth.

 

 

         Expertise instructing ESL classes for native Spanish-speaking students.

         Experienced at working with students from wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

         Adept at preparing lesson plans, curriculum enhancements, examinations, and class materials.

         Familiar with organizing and leading special events for college and adult student bodies.

         Background includes creating career development and college preparation workshops.

         Multilingual in Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole. Excellent technical skills.

 

 

Montgomery College, Takoma Park, XXXXXX                                                             2006 - 2008

Career/Transfer Center Co-Coordinator

Designed and conducted workshops for students, in areas such as Career Development. Coached students in resume preparation, interviewing, and job search strategies. Drafted reports and grants to facilitate funding of Career Center events. Maintained records.

         Actively collaborated in strategically coordinating and steering large-scale, career-focused events instrumental to supporting human development.

         Created and edited college s Career/Transfer Center Newsletter.

         Member of First Year Experience Committee and speaker for Employee/Employer Relations panel.

         Served as Presenter at open house events and Multicultural Center career events.

 

CASA de Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX                                                                                           2006

ESL Instructor

Instructed English as a Second Language for native Spanish speakers, including adults and teens. Prepared lessons and examinations. Developed classroom activities and materials.

         Improved performance levels by organizing weekly discussion sessions based on current events, and utilizing popular print media resources.

 

Montgomery County Government, Rockville, XXXXXX                                             2003 - 2005

Client Assistant Specialist

Carried out case management, client education, and support services for victims of crimes. Maintained records. Prepared monthly reports of services provided.

         Assisted Spanish and French-speaking clients during court proceedings.

 

Eastern University, Philadelphia, PA                                                                            1999 - 2002

Research Assistant / Intern

Interviewed and recruited artists for urban community development book project. Prepared grants for non-profit community development organizations.

         Established partnerships with community service sites on behalf of university.

         Selected to speak at Building Teens for Better Communities conference.

 

 

 

 

Congreso de Latino Unidos, Philadelphia, PA                                                             1999 - 2000

Health Educator

         Designed and implemented successful health education workshops for Maternal Health Dept.

         Instructed art-based support group classes for domestic violence victims.

 

University of Xxxxxx, College Park, XXXXXX                                                               1998 - 1999

Health Education Practicum

         Developed and implemented health education program for middle school after-hours program.

         Instructed classes on nutrition education and agriculture for elementary school students.

         Member/Educator, Senior University Healthy Aging curriculum.

 

 

 

MS in Urban Economic Development

Eastern University, St. David s, PA

 

BS in Community Health Education

University of Xxxxxx, College Park, XXXXXX

 

 

 

MS Office, Access, Publisher, Banner

 

 

 

Spanish, French, Haitian Creole

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as an ESL Instructor and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include

 

         Previous experience instructing English as a Second Language to Spanish-speaking adults.

         Proven ability to develop and lead education programs for elementary and middle school students.

         Expertise in preparing lesson plans, curricula enhancements, examinations, and class materials.

         A strong background in assisting teens through career development and community services.

         Assisting French and Spanish-speaking adults during courtroom proceedings.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to providing the highest levels of education and student development at all times.  I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your school, and I look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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