my resume

currently having to start the dreaded job search. i figured a quick and easy way to give an overview of what i've been up to while i've been here would be to post my resume (of course it looks a lot nicer than this through Word). and if any of you are employers and want to give me a job, go for it.
but i WILL eventually fill in the missing months...


Here's me.

Eight years experience working with both children and colleagues in the field of Education. Specialized in a variety of educational settings, including English as a Second Language, Special Education, and teacher training at both Preschool and Elementary levels in the United States and Belize.

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo, California
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, June 2005
Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies, magna cum laude, March 2005
Concentration: Spanish

Student Teaching Experience:
Quarter 2: Spring 2005 Grade: 4 School: C.L. Smith
• Created hands on science unit on magnetism and electricity
• Co-produced class production of “Alice in Wonderland”
Quarter 1: Winter 2005 Grade: K School: North Oceano
• Assumed full teaching responsibilities during teacher’s absence
• Developed kindergarten assessment tool encouraging parent involvement

Mexico Study Program, June 2003- July 2003
• Studied language and culture

Academic Affiliations:
• Golden Key Honors Society
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Dana Hills High School- Regional Occupational Program
ECE (Early Childhood Education) units

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peace Corps- Belize, Central America June 2006- Present
Teacher Trainer
• Trained over 200 teachers on implementation of new standardized Language Arts textbooks and strategies for integrated Language Arts approach
• Implemented training on integrating reading and arts into classroom for over 30 preschool teachers
• Assessed private and government preschool programs
• Established community library serving 75 students and 225 residents. Coordinated efforts internationally, involving schools, service organizations, and media.
• Developed and implemented 4-month remedial reading program for 37 students ages 4-14
• Modeled effective ESL teaching strategies for multi-grade teachers
• Compiled Language Arts resource notebook for faculty
• Contributed to development of Peace Corps Education Program monitoring and evaluation tool
Bright Horizons: Ziggurat Child Development Center- Laguna Niguel, California
Preschool Teacher August 2005- June 2006
• Guided and co-taught children ages 3-5 years old in emergent curriculum classroom
• Integrated pre-reading and basic Spanish concepts into program
• Established classroom management system

Capistrano Unified School District- Laguna Niguel, California
Instructional Assistant June 2005- July 2005
• Assisted in Special Education Kindergarten class
• Supported teaching team in providing appropriate instruction

A Child’s Smile Preschool- Arroyo Grande, California
Preschool Teacher September 2004- March 2005
• Supervised 12 children ages 4 months-5 years old
• Developed age-appropriate activities while integrating Pre-K concepts
• Established rapport with parents through multiple closing shifts

Cal Poly Political Science Department- San Luis Obispo, California
Instructional Assistant September 2001- February 2002
• Led group discussions on class activities
• Evaluated student response essays
• Co-organized community service component of course

Capistrano Unified School District- Laguna Niguel, California
One-on-One Instructional Assistant June 2001- July 2001
• Acted as Independence Facilitator for pre-school child with autism
• Collaborated with lead teacher, parent, and other Instructional Assistants in creating appropriate behavior management plan

Capistrano Beach Cities YMCA- San Juan Capistrano, California
Youth Counselor February 1999- September 2000
June 2001- September 2001
• Supervised 14 children in after-school and summer programs for K-6
• Counseled students on building character through “6 Pillars of Character”
• Initiated arts and crafts clubs


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SKILLS

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experienced in customer service and cash handling. Have studied and taught ballet and yoga. Conversationally proficient in Spanish.