Susan Nickerson
*** ******** **** **** ***** Loaf, NY 10981
acpjio@r.postjobfree.com 413-***-****
Objective
To obtain a Guest Service position where I am available to work evenings,holidays, and weekends. Ultimately, with proper training and true dedication, I intend to become a General Manager.
Education: Saint Joseph College, Master's Degree Candidate
West Hartford, CT
Pursuing a Masters of Arts in Education with a
specialization in Secondary Reading and Language
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
B.A., Journalism
Alternate Route to Certification
Bloomfield, CT
Connecticut State Department of Education, Highly
Qualified Language Arts Teacher, Grades 4-8 #215
Endorsement
Florida Teaching Certificate, Language Arts Grades 5-9
Southwest Middle School Orlando, FL 2/15-Present
Career Language Arts Teacher, Grade 7
Summary Teach a Common Core related Language Arts curriculum to a
diverse population of 7th grade students from the Orlando
area, integrate Edmodo into Springboard curriculum to
assist with technological advancements, collaborate with
peers in a Professional Learning Community.
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Orlando, FL 8/14-11/14
Language Arts/Intensive Reading Teacher, Grades 6-8
*Instruct 6-8th graders in a small charter school setting,
collaborate with instructional team to increase
communication with parents and community.
Two Rivers Magnet Middle School East Hartford, CT
8/07-6/14
Language Arts Teacher, Grades 7 & 8
*Integrate Schoology and Edmodo into curriculum to develop
higher order questioning and thinking skills and improve basic keyboarding to prepare students for the Connecticut
Common Core Assessment.
*Implement, organize, and coach intramurals and various
afterschool programs that promote nutrition, physical
activity and service learning.
*Coordinate new school-wide Aquaculture program with
various local schools to promote STEM schools to Hartford
and other surrounding counties.
*Implement differentiated instruction to make work
accessible as well as challenging for all students at
various ability levels.
*Work with team of colleagues to develop a standard-based
curriculum that is solidified with data from formative and
summative assessments.
Classical Magnet School Hartford, CT 8/04-8/07
Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6 & 7
*Work with Classical literature to achieve interactive,
hands-on style of learning where students interact not
only with the teacher, but with each other as well with
the subject matter.
*Teach various reading strategies to reluctant and advanced
readers through young adult literature aligned with the
Classical theme of Dignitas, Pietas, and Gravitas.
*Administer and analyze the 4sight Exam to gather data for
student CMT improvement in reading and writing.
*Utilize seminars, coaching and coached projects, in
addition to didactic instruction techniques, to provide
students with an active Paidea instructional model.
*Implement differentiated instruction to make work
accessible as well as challenging for all students at
various ability levels.
*Address Multiple Intelligences through the use of music,
photographs, artwork, role playing, outside experts, and
literature.
C.A. Bingham Elementary School Bristol, CT
8/03-6/04
Literacy Intern, K-3
*Teach current reading strategies utilizing Soar to Success
*Conduct and analyze weekly running assessments to assess
student growth.
Administer the Developmental Reading Assessment.
Attend literacy meetings to provide input on literacy
action plans and to determine the focus of instruction for
each individual student.
Windsor and Suffield, CT Public Schools
10/02-4/03
Substitute Teacher
Administer lesson plans to elementary and middle school
students as provided by the regular teacher.
McAlister Middle School Suffield, CT
May 2003
Teacher's Aide
Teach special education students various math techniques
in an inclusive setting and a pull-out program under the
supervision of the Remedial Math Teacher.
PDI Pharma Upper Saddle River, NJ
4/01-10/02
Pharmaceutical Sales Professional
Marketed and sold anti-hypertensive and sleep medications
to primary care physicians, cardiologists,
endocrinologists, and physician assistants in designated
Connecticut territory.
Attend quarterly meetings to discuss sales goals, current
medical studies, and role play with District Managers to
sharpen communication skills.
Develop a working relationship with colleagues,
physicians, and various office staff to create access to
doctor's offices.
Maintain and update inventory of sample medications.
Innovex, Inc. Parsippany, NJ
3/00-4/01
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Marketed and sold heart medication to cardiologists,
neurologists, and cardiovascular surgeons in Western
Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut territory.
Collaborate and host luncheons and events with colleagues
to educate physicians about the clinical studies of our
medications.
Maintain and update inventory of sample medications.
Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness East Longmeadow, MA
3/99-4/01
Wellness Program Coordinator
Sell and market health club memberships through cold
calling, tours, and various marketing campaigns.
Attend weekly meetings to strengthen sales techniques, and
organize lead data to generate referrals.
Doubletree Hotel Windsor Locks, CT
10/2013-6/2014
Host/Breakfast Server/Room service
Other Seat guests in a timely manner, offer wine pairings and
Related menu selections while they peruse the menu.
Experience Take orders, upsell suggestions, assist with set up and
breakdown of buffet.
Provide the CARE experience to each guest. With room
service, it was the details like the freshly baked cookie
served to each guest at check in.