Summary of Qualifications
. Detail-oriented. Known for quality and timely completion of projects.
. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR. POLISHED TRAINING, WRITING AND INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS.
. SUCCESSFUL MANAGER AND SUPERVISOR. MOTIVATES AND STRENGTHENS THE
ABILITIES OF STAFF.
. SKILLED USER OF TECHNOLOGY. ABILITY TO QUICKLY LEARN AND TEACH
PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE.
. DESIGN AND DEVELOP LEARNING SOLUTIONS USING MULTIPLE MODELS OF
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
. EXPERIENCED AND CARING TEACHER VESTED IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
EDUCATION
American Intercontinental University, Online, M.Ed
Instructional Technology, August 2005
Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, B.S.Ed
Elementary, Special Education, Reading Specialist, May 1982
New Jersey Certification: Elementary Education K-8
Special Education K-12
Reading Specialist K-12
Professional Experience
Bergen County Technical Schools, Hackensack, NJ 11/2009 -
Teacher - GED Program, Part-time present
Provide basic skills instruction for Pre-GED learners
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet
students' varying needs, abilities and interests.
Berkeley College, Woodland Park, NJ 2005 - present
Adjunct Faculty - Computer Applications
Teach classes in Spreadsheet and Database Management, Advanced
Database Management, Advanced Spreadsheets, Multimedia and
Business Presentations, Advanced Word Processing.
Union County Educational Services Commission, Westfield, NJ 2006 - 2009
Special Education Teacher, Non-Public Division
Teach Supplemental and Compensatory Education classes K-12.
Maintain open communication with classroom teachers and
administrators.
Provide specialized instruction.
Knowledge Impact, KnowledgePlanet, Worcester, MA 2001 - 2005
Corporate Trainer - Independent Consultant
Conduct needs analysis to assess client-training needs
Interface between technical personnel, subject matter experts
and end users.
Design and implement PeopleSoft training programs for corporate
clients.
Develop training guides and support materials.
Sterling Resources, Inc., Paramus, NJ
Senior Trainer - Independent Consultant 1995 - 2005
Senior Training Associate 1989 - 1995
Design and implement e-learning and instructor-led training
programs.
Conduct needs analysis to assess client-training needs.
Created training and review program for entry-level training
associates.
Instruct courses on proprietary, customized and desktop office
applications.
Professional Experience, continued
Anchor Savings Bank, New York, NY 1986 - 1989
Administrative Services Manager, Human Resources Assistant
Responsible for recruiting and interviewing candidates for MIS
department.
Managed real estate tracking database of bank owned and leased
properties.
Bergen County Special Services, New Milford, NJ 1985 - 1986
Special Education Teacher
Holley Child Care & Development Center, Edgewater, NJ 1984 - 1985
Special Education Teacher
Boston Basics, Inc., Jamaica Plain, MA 1982 - 1983
Reading Specialist
Additional Teaching Experience
Saddle Brook Public Schools, Saddle Brook, NJ 2005 - 2006
Substitute Teacher
PC Learning Center, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 2000 - 2004
Instructor - Desktop Applications
Programs Plus Computer Training, Ogdensburg, NJ 2001 - 2002
Instructor - Desktop Applications
The Career Center, Yonkers, NY 1996 - 2000
Instructor - Desktop Applications
Skidmore College, Computer Career Institute, White Plains, 1998 - 1999
NY
Adjunct Instructor - MOUS courseware certification
Huron University, Sioux Falls Campus, Sioux Falls, SD 1995 - 1996
Adjunct Faculty - Computer courseware, Spreadsheets
Dakota State University, Business and Education Institute, 1995 - 1996
Sioux Falls, SD
Instructor - Desktop Applications
Technology Skills
Environments: Windows, Mac
Business Applications: PeopleSoft, Query, Oracle, Crystal Reports,
QuickBooks
Microsoft Office: 2007, 2003 - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Publisher, Project, Outlook
Communication: BlackBoard, WebEx, Internet Explorer, Netscape
Navigator, Lotus Notes
Educational: TIENet, Lectora, Inspiration, Kidspiration,
Webwinder
Miscellaneous: Adobe, SnagIt, Visio, SmartDraw, Digital Cameras,
Scanners, Printers
References Available Upon Request