MARI - CELESTEMASSARO

** ******** *****, **********, *** Jersey 08536

Phone/Fax: 609-***-**** Cell: 609-***-****

E-mail: acvhx6@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: A position which utilizes my language, organizational, and interpersonal skills to help people become more effective and productive in business and in their daily lives.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Enthusiastic, self-motivated professional fluent in Italian and Spanish with excellent communication and organizational skills; effective and charismatic public speaker and trainer; proficient in Microsoft and Apple computer applications, able to multi-task and handle unforeseen circumstances, and collaborate successfully with others; self –evaluative in order to improve efficacy and productivity.

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Extensive experience as a teacher of Italian and Spanish at the secondary level resulting in the development of the following skills: organization, public speaking, meeting goals, deadlines, and expectations from various sources

Ability to communicate effectively with children ages 11-18, adults, parents, colleagues and administrators

Ability to work well under pressure

Translation of archival materials from Italian to English for genealogical research for private individuals researching family history and evaluation instruments and client testimonials between Spanish and English

Development and execution of a program linking Italian and American students for international communication purposes. Preparation of successful grant proposal for implementation

Development of curricula in Italian and Spanish from the ground up for many of the schools listed below in compliance with the NJ State Core Curriculum Standards

Instruction of Spanish and Italian to adults with specific needs such as travel and business

Initiation of peer tutoring program for Italian students

EMPLOYMENT:

9/2010- present MONROE TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL – Monroe, New Jersey

10/2008-6/2010 POND ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL - Robbinsville, New Jersey

9/2006-10/2008 OLD BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL – Old Bridge, New Jersey

9/2005-6/2006 RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL – Hazlet, New Jersey

9/2004-7/2005 LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP HS/MS – Lawrenceville, New Jersey

9/1997-1/2000 MT. SAINT MARY ACADEMY – Watchung, NJ

9/1995 -8/1997 EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL - East Meadow, NY

9/1994-8/1995 MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL - Mineola, NY

9/1989-8/1994 THE MARY LOUIS ACADEMY - Jamaica Estates, NY

9/1988-8/1989 NORTH BABYLON UFSD - North Babylon, NY

EDUCATION, HONORS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

M.A. ITALIAN, MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, Middlebury, VT

B.A. ITALIAN STUDIES, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, Bronx, NY

Year of study abroad in Urbino, Italy

Various scholarships at undergraduate/graduate institutions based on academic excellence

Standard New Jersey Certification for Italian and Spanish

Permanent New York Certification for Italian and Spanish, grades 7-12

Membership in the American Association of Teachers of Italian

Membership in the Italian Teachers’ Association of New Jersey

Certification in group fitness and yoga

References available upon request

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