Recent graduate from a teacher training school focused on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. An enthusiastic learning facilitator dedicated to outstanding academic support to all learners. Practices a variety of teaching techniques that include technology & multimedia to further communicative competence & language acquisition.

Certifications & Qualifications
o CEAS: Applied—expected June, 2015
o NPTNJ 24-HR Pre-Service Program, Middlesex County College: April, 2011
o Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying (HIB) Prevention Training: April, 2015
o NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Training: May, 2015
o State of NJ Health/Physiology Test: May 2015
o NJ Substitute Teacher’s Credential, N-12, Valid November, 2010 to January, 2016
o Praxis Series Test Code 5014: Elementary Ed: Content Knowledge: Score 169: April, 2011

Education
The College of NJ, Ewing, NJ, Graduated May 2015
M. Ed.: Teaching English as a Second Language, GPA 3.7
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Graduated May 2013
BAs English Literature & Spanish, Summa Cum Laude

Teaching & Mentoring Experience
ESL Teaching Practicum
South Brunswick Schools, NJ, 01/2015 – Present
Responsible for teaching K-12 students to be linguistically competent in all subject areas. Adapts lesson plans and reviews IEPs.
University Student Mentor
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 09/2013 – 12/2014
Mentored five international students & developed content specific curricula for twenty college level ESLs. Provided a home away from home for international students. Through face to face conversation, correspondence, and chat software assisted in building English fluency, communicative confidence, and acquisition skills.
Certified Substitute & Assistant Teacher
Little Treasures Learning Center, Edison, NJ, 11/2010 – 09/2013
Prepared young N-K students for future schooling. Taught foundational skills of math, reading, empathy, and citizenship. Prepared lessons and graded papers.

Professional Employment
Manager, Application Support, CBS Outdoor, Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 08/2008 – 07/2009
Experienced applications trainer & troubleshooter - published & maintained a web-based library of technical procedures for informational & corporate training purposes at CBS Outdoor.
Senior Management Analyst, Bearing Point, Commercial Services, Warren, NJ, 10/2007 – 05/2008
Functional design analyst & systems administrator for a corporate Learning Management System. Managed training and educational content to software for distribution online.
HRIS Analyst, Kelly Services Contractor, J & J Worldwide HQ, New Brunswick, NJ, 07/2006 – 07/2007
Petty Officer, Active Duty Electronic Technician, United States Navy: San Diego, CA, the UAE, the EU
& the UK, 05/1997 – 05/2006
 

Organizations & Activities
o NJTESOL/NJBE-- An association of educators and administrators dedicated to the instruction English language learners at all levels of public and private education.
o RU S.E.R.V.S (The Rutgers University Veteran Student Organization)
o Member of Rutgers University Alumni Association
o US Navy Veteran
o Member of LA Fitness

Skills
o Multi-lingual: English (L1), Spanish (L2), Italian (L3)
o Private Tutor: K-12.
o International Experience: Sensitive to cultural & racial differences – has lived & traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, & Latin America.
o Motivates learners to explore their own capabilities & develop personal strategies to process information, strengthen knowledge, & explore creative abilities.
o Able to communicate technical information understandably.
o Possesses strong technology & art background.
o Recognized for relationship building.
o Developed data integrity procedures for various confidential systems.
o Systematic: Deeply committed to effective & efficient knowledge transfer.