Training High School

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Dobreena P. Helm

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Irvington, New Jersey 07111

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HIGHLIGHTS of QUALIFICATIONS

. Consistently praised for dedication, reliability, organization and

effectiveness as one most in-demand substitutes.

. Filled in for permanent teachers at a moment's notice; closely adhered to

lesson plans; and kept students motivated, engaged and focused.

. Repeatedly selected as a long-term substitute for teachers on maternity

or extended medical leave

. Communicate with teachers, administrators and parents; and up held a

positive rapport with student

. Energetic goal oriented individual with effective administrative and

managerial skills

CERTIFIED BUILDING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Irvington Bd of Ed East Orange Bd of Ed

Orange Bd of Ed

Irvington NJ East Orange NJ

Orange NJ

September 2009 - Present September 2007 - Present

September 2005 - Present

. Conduct hands-on experience with small and large classes and within

various age groups, and grade levels

. Create a stimulating learning environment to enhance students'

attention.

. Manage a classroom of 15-20 students including special needs children

with the assistant of an aide

. Assist students with homework, proficiency test preparation, and

reading comprehension

. Implement educational programs through games, and fun-related

activities

. Assist teacher in all classroom functions

. Monitor attendance

. Mark test

. Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences

. Bulletin boards

. Attend in-service workshops

. Behavior modification

. Serve as temp teacher for students pre-k to high school

. Responsible for approximately 15 - 25 students

. Manage and coordinated students' activities inside as well as outside

the classroom, i.e. gymnasium, cafeteria, etc.

. Formalize lessons when temp packet not available

. Provide a safe and healthy environment for students at all times

2 CERTIFIED EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Division of Employment & Training

East Orange NJ

January 2001 - August 2005

. 1Processed and provided client information to determine appropriate

placement in program services

. Provided client with numerous options to continue or discontinue the

benefits of programs offered

. Scheduled and reschedule appointments

. Orientated client in policies and procedures of county WorkFirst

programs

. Updated and maintain active and inactive clients documentation via

communication outreach and correspondence

. Managed clients' weekly, monthly and semi annual reviews

. Worked cooperatively with management, Unit co-workers, including

community resources to maintain eligibility

. Served as liaison between Department of Welfare and Training &

Employment

. Provided clients with daily support services (transportation, child

care and training programs)

. Trained new Employment Specialists on using in house computer system

. Monitored placements in employment, vendor activity and training

3 DIRECTOR of MARKETING

North Ward Center

Newark NJ

February 2000 - January 2001

. Obtained Department of Education fund approval in excess of a quarter

million dollars

. Determined guidelines to meet program objectives

. Monitored budgetary expenditures.

. Handled marketing and program expansion materials

. Recruited companies to participate in fundraising activities

. Supervised research and development

. Evaluated and designed databases

. Prepared reports, and conducted presentations

. Organized fundraising events

. Designed artwork for special event

1 BUSINESS OWNER

Weave It or Knot, Inc.

Newark NJ

June 1998 - September 2000

. Managed specialized hair processing company

. Certified cosmetologist

. Maintained and conducted industry flow to hair weaving

. Operated and controlled all assets

. Distributed products over the counter, internet and personal delivery

. Promoted through website, direct mail and referrals

. Handled all marketing and management developments

2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

E. Orange/Orange/Irvington Bd of Ed Essex County, NJ

Certified Temp Teacher 9/05- Present

1 Division Training &Employment East Orange, NJ Certified

Empl. Specialist 1/98-8/05

2 First Occupational Center of New Jersey East Orange, NJ Program

Administrator 6/97- 1/98

East Orange City Welfare East Orange, NJ Job Developer

12/94 - 8/97

Advantage Lighting & Electrical Supplies, Inc. South Orange, NJ

Consultant 1/91-12/94

Dr. William Horton School / Bd. of Ed. Newark, NJ

Permanent Temp Teacher 9/87- 6/91

2 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Candace Enterprises, Inc., NJ Office Automation & Human

Resource Development

Pratt Institute, NY BFA-Merchandising, Management

& Marketing

Kittrell College, NC AA-Psychological

Development

4 AFFILIATIONS

Junior League of Montclair/Newark Corporate Member

Present

American Society for Training and Development Member

Present

Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Member

Present

New Jersey State Department of Education Corporate Member

Present

True Colors/ Personality Effectiveness Training Trainer

Certified

RAW Spirit, Inc. Member

Present

2 COMPUTER SKILLS

. MS Office XP

. Word

. Excel

. PowerPoint

. Access

. Office Publisher

. Photo Shop

. Internet

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