Professional Certification:
EDUCATION:
? Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale,Florida
Dean?s list May 2004
Masters in Education with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Arts. (Creative and Performing Arts).
? Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton,Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology August 2000
? City College Dean?s list Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Private Investigation March 1998
Professional Resume:
Objective:
An articulate, highly motivated and creative individual; seeking a position, in which my education and knowledge can be utilized, as well as afford an opportunity that will facilitate academic, social and personal growth in a professional environment.
Summary of Qualifications:
• Office skills include computer literacy i.e. Data entry, Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Word and internet navigation; fax, and copier.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, organizational, professional, efficient, and competent and a team player.
• Effectively able to multi- task a variety of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Interact well with people of all backgrounds and professional levels.
• Enthusiastic, detail oriented, reliable, and professional.
• Love Learning new challenges and I am opened to new and exciting opportunities.
Professional Experience:
Life Skills Centers Oakland Park, Florida
Transition Teacher July 2008 to December 2009
• Position entails preparing at risk students for the future workforce, teaching students to interact with others in a professional manner, adapt to new technology, and think through problems logically.
• Administer entrance test, assign students curriculum, and maintain folders and portfolios.
• Make sure students are on task and transitioned to their assigned labs in a timely manner.
• Provide students with an overview and introduction to center expectations, behavioral standards, and the career success standards they will be expected to meet during enrollment in order to successfully participate in the program.
• Ensure the efficient, effective, and coordinated delivery of career preparation services to students and personalized learning opportunities tailored to each student’s needs.
• Promote methods to assist students in developing the confidence and motivation to achieve their career goals.
• Maintain discipline records, evaluate the instructional aides, and maintain the classroom environment that is conducive to good learning.
• Teach integrated subject areas.
• Assisted administrators with various tasks.
Inlingua Language Schools Boca Raton, Florida
Teacher March 2008 to February 2009
• Taught English language skills to non-English speaking students.
The School Coach
Managing off -site tutor Coconut Creek, Florida
August 2007 to February 2008
• Manager of tutoring program at SOS Children’s Village for children who are in foster care.
• Organized and created a math and reading curriculum.
• Supervised other tutors, as well as payroll and attendance on Excel and QuickBooks.
Huntington Learning Center Boca Raton, Florida
Director of Supplemental Educational Services July 2006 to February 2007
• Tutored students in grades K-12 which included autistic, gifted, and learning disabled students.
• Oversight of “No Child Left Behind” tutoring program for students K-12 throughout Palm Beach
• County.
• Conducted marketing and recruiting, which included attending provider fairs, going to colleges/universities, community centers, and churches.
• Recruiting and training of tutors.
• Oversight of several off-center sights for the “NCLB” program.
• Entered information in a federal database to keep track of student’s role, progress and billing information.
Miami Job Corps Affiliate of Rescare/Department of Labor Miami; Florida
Academic Instructor January 2004 to May 2005
• Taught “at risk” students 16 to 24 years of age Novel, G.E.D, TARS i.e. Office Assistant, computer skills, ESOL, testing special education students, ESE, tutored students, Leadership, social skills, graduate workshop, accounting, business clerical, TABE,resume writing, budgeting, internet technology, interviewing skills, math, reading through the implementation of creative and performing arts.
• Assisted supervisors with various tasks when needed i.e. calculated statistical information and data entry.
• Skilled in the design of challenging, enriching and innovative activities that address the diverse interests and needs of students.
• Experience in curriculum development, cooperative learning, student motivation, interactive learning, classroom management, multicultural awareness, and student assessment.
• Outstanding communication skills; able to communicate information in a variety of ways, emphasizing relevance to everyday world.
• An active team member who effectively collaborated with staff members and established quality relationships with students.
• Assisted supervisors with tasks when needed i.e. calculated statistical information and data entry.
Club Z Tutoring Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Educational Tutorial Services Boynton, Beach, Fl.
Tutor December 2003 to June 2004
• Tutored several students in elementary through high school in Math, Language Arts/English, Science, Social Studies/U.S.History, and SAT’s, Computer Skills and whatever student’s needs were.
• Provided private tutoring from referrals to several students.
Chancellor Beacon Charter School North Lauderdale, Florida
Teacher 3rd and 5th Grades August 2003 to October 2003
• Taught 26 students at a title one school in 5th grade i.e. Science, Math, Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Behavioral Management Skills. Also taught third grade Encore Art.
• Skilled in implementing challenging, enriching and innovative activities that address the diverse interests and needs of students.
• Experience in curriculum development, multicultural awareness, and student assessment.
• Outstanding communication skills; able to communicate information in a variety of ways, emphasizing relevance to everyday world.
Children’s Home Society Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Family Services Counselor June 2001 to October 2002
• Certification through Professional Development Center: Florida International University.
• Provided counseling services to "at risk" children and families.
• Certificate of trainings include: Runaway Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Trial Skills, Case Notes, Judicial Reviews, Field Notebooks, Foster Care Training, HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Neglect, Substance Abuse, HomeSafeNET, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Relative Caregiver, Economical and Cultural Discipline.
• Conducted diligent searches monitoring child/home placement, documentation, and home/supervised visits, referrals for services, testified in court on the status of "at risk" children and compliance of the family.
• Prepared legal documents such as: Judicial Reviews, Case Plans, and Status Reports.
• Communicated with doctors, foster/biological parents, lawyers, judges and other social services agencies regarding children’s welfare.
• Developed and maintained clinical records and documentation according to contract and CHS standards.
• Facilitated educational classes such as parenting skills, anger management and behavioral management.
• Arranged transportation for clients to appointments as needed.
• Investigative skills used in finding missing persons.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, on-call crisis intervention, counseled parents and children and was the leader of quality control.
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