Customer Service High School

Nicole L. Zavodny

**** ******* ****** ***. ** Akron, OH 44310

Phone #: 330-***-**** ********@*****.***

Teaching ? Volunteerism ? Mentorship ? Editing ? Fundraising

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

TEACHING Experienced in all aspects of classroom operations,

curriculum development, evaluation of student progress, coordination with

faculty, parents, and administration, and facilitation of positive learning

environments. Offer innovative concepts and materials allowing students to

grow and gain confidence in their abilities.

COMMUNICATION Well-developed communication skills demonstrated

through effective and positive interaction with students, parents, faculty

members, and administrators. Experienced in design of classroom

presentations, develop effective lectures, and create detailed written

lesson plans and student evaluations. Proficient in Microsoft Office,

FrontPage, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Internet research, and E-

Mail.

SKILLS Skilled in various aspects of educational administration,

program development, implementation and facilitation of workshops and

special programs, and teacher / p1arent training. Experienced in diverse

educational settings, working with students from all learning levels,

language groups, and ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

EDUCATION Masters Degree of Arts, May 2014

University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Major: Communications and Literature

Cumulative GPA: 3.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, May 2007

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Major: Integrated Language Arts

Minor: English

Major GPA: 3.7/4.0, Cumulative GPA: 3.1/4.0

Honors

Oral Presenter, Conference for Undergraduate and Graduate Student

Research Conference 2011

Martial Arts Spirit, Eastern USA Int'l Martial Arts Assoc. 2009

Dedication to the Martial Arts, Eastern USA Int'l Martial Arts Assoc.

2008

Activities

Traditions Committee, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated

2011-2013

Regional Officer of GAP Intake and Expansion, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural

Sorority Incorporated 2012-2013

Vice President, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated

2012-2013

Education Chair, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated

2012-2013

Volunteer, Pregnancy Care 2011

Conference Program Formatter, American Journalism Historians

Association 2011

Staff Writer, ONEVision 2011-2012

Publicity Chair, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated

2011-2012

Parliamentarian, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated

2011

High School Diploma; 2002

Dublin Scioto High School; Dublin, Ohio

Professional organizations

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated 2010- Present

Previous Experience

Communicator, INFOCISION 2011- Present

Part Time Instructor, FORTIS COLLEGE 2011

Graduate Assistant, THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON 2010-2011

Customer Service Representative, PLUSONE COMMUNICATIONS 2009- 2010

Customer Service Representative; TELEPERFORMANCE 2008- 2009

Child Care Specialist; PRIVATE RESIDENCE 2008-2009

Teaching Experience

Part Time Instructor/ Undergraduate Education; 2011

[Created innovative curriculum for students of various educations and

backgrounds in order to assist with reducing Communication Apprehension.]

FORTIS COLLEGE; Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

May 2011 to September 2011

Taught public oration skills to undergraduate students utilizing a required

textbook and various forms of media.

Graduate Assistant/ Undergraduate Education; 2010

[Transformed the content and context of public speaking to

undergraduate students from multicultural educational backgrounds and goals

required to take the course.]

The University of Akron; Akron, Ohio

January 2010 to December 2010

Taught public oration skills to undergraduate students utilizing a required

textbook and various forms of media.

Student Teacher / Grades 11 & 12; 2006 to 2007

[Designed numerous teaching tools for teaching conflict and symbolism

utilizing classical literature and lectured on historic figures in U.S.

history.]

Stow-Munroe Falls High School; Stow, Ohio

January 2007 to May 2007

Taught an 8-week unit on conflict using Macbeth as a medium.

Taught a 2-week unit on symbolism using The Glass Menagerie through

performing arts.

August 2006 to December 2006

Taught persuasive techniques through a writing exercise.

Taught a 2-week unit on Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine,

and Patrick Henry.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Effective Oral Communication Instructor; 2009 to 2010

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON; Akron, Ohio

Taught Effective Oral Communication to undergraduate students.

Religious Education Teacher; 2009 to 2010

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF KENT; Kent, Ohio

Taught Spirit of Adventure curriculum consisting of using sports and sports-

related activities to appeal to second through fifth graders and guide them

through their religious exploration.

Tai Shin Doh Instructor; 2005 to 2009

Orange City Schools; Pepper Pike, Ohio

Taught Tai Shin Doh to students ages 4-17 and promoted healthy lifestyles,

skills, and disciple in children through the martial arts.

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