ALISON GUERAMI-DIZNAB
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
Email: adxl68@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as Science Teacher at Center City Public
Charter Schools - Washington, DC.
* American Sign Language
* British Sign Language
* Prior teaching and tutoring experience
* Good interpersonal skills
* Dedication and drive a hard-working individual
EDUCATION:
* B.S., May 2002, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Gallaudet University - Washington, DC 20002
* Graduated Magna Cum Laude
* Dean's List
* Fannie Mae Scholarship
* Frank Sullivan Award for Excellence in Business Administration
* Student Committee in the School of Management
* Volunteer for proctoring exams in classes
* M.A., May 2001, DEAF EDUCATION: SECONDARY EDUCATION
Gallaudet University - Washington, DC 20002
* Admitted to the School of Dentistry
University of Maryland - Baltimore, Maryland 21201
in August 1996, but withdrew.
* B.A., May 1993, BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Gallaudet University - Washington, DC 20002
* Dean's List
* Member of Varsity Tennis
* International Student Club
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
4/04 - 5/07 Business Administration Tutor, Tutorial and Instructional Programs
Gallaudet University - Washington DC
* Completed CRLA Tutor Training II & III.
* Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses.
* Advised and mentored students on academic issues.
* Observed classes in preparation for tutoring.
* Participated in training and attended workshops.
* Conducted mini-workshops on how to take better notes.
* Demonstrated punctuality and reliability.
* Demonstrated excellent human relations skills.
3/02 - 5/02 Student Teacher, Grades 6,7, and 8, Earth Science for Practicum II
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School - Washington, DC
* Observed classroom activities in preparation for Practicum II.
* Implemented a curriculum and instructed classes of students with a range of ages and academic levels and educational backgrounds.
* Monitored learning activities and facilities ensuring the safety of pupils in classes.
* Worked with individual pupils and small groups of pupils on learning tasks planned by the cooperating teacher.
* Covered classroom responsibilities in the absence of the cooperating teacher.
* Developed and implemented detailed unit plans and lesson plans [Solar System] and assumed all classroom teaching responsibilities.
* Participated in staff meetings and community meetings regularly.
* Assessed, reported, and kept records of student progress.
* Planned and carried out a field trip [National Air and Space Museum].
* Read stories aloud for pupils in Accredited Reading.
3/01 - 5/01 Student Aid, Grade 10 for Physical Science and Physics Classes for Practicum I Model Secondary School for the Deaf - Washington, DC
* Observed classroom activities in preparation for Practicum I.
* Worked with individual students with varying educational backgrounds on learning tasks planned by the cooperating teacher.
* Monitored learning activities and facilities ensuring the safety of students in classes.
* Managed the classroom and provided both individual and group instructions.
* Assisted in preparing a bulletin board regarding updated science newspapers and the metric system.
* Developed and prepared one lesson plan [Chemical Reactions] and assumed all classroom teaching responsibilities.
* Attended staff meetings regularly.
* Assisted in planning and carrying out a field trip [Newseum].
1/99 - 4/99 Student Teacher, Grades 6 and 7, Physical Science and Physics for Internship II
Sidwell Friends School - Washington, DC
* Monitored activities and facilities ensuring the safety of pupils in classes.
* Managed the classroom and provided individual and group instructions.
* Developed and prepared unit plans and lesson plans [Respiratory System] and [Sound Waves].
* Attended staff meetings.
* Participated in community services.
10/98 - 11/98 Student Aid, Grades 6 and 7, Physical Science and Physics for Internship I
Sidwell Friends School - Washington, DC
* Partnered with the cooperating teacher in helping pupils understand cells [Plants and Animals].
* Assisted in clerical duties.
* Participated in community services.
* Monitored activities and facilities ensuring the safety of pupils in classes.
* Managed the classroom and provided individual and group instructions.
10/98 Student Aid, Grade 9, Physical Science for Internship I
Blair High School - Silver Spring, Maryland
* Observed various teaching tasks in and outside of classes.
* Assisted in monitoring activities and facilities ensuring the safety of students in classes.
* Provided individual and group instructions.
9/93 - 9/93 Dental Assistant, John Stevens, DDS
Private Practice - Chevy Chase, Maryland
* Performed routine tasks such as maintaining patient files, sterilizing and packing dental equipment and preparing the exam room for incoming patients.
1/90 - 5/90 Clerical Assistant, Department of Foreign Language and Literatures
Gallaudet University - Washington, DC
* Did administrative tasks such as maintaining files, typing memos and office forms, xeroxing, mailing, and providing general office assistance to faculty and students.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
* Microsoft Office: Word Perfect, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Research skills from the Internet
* Collect data from the Internet and database
REFERENCES:
Available upon request