EDINEA FEELEY
*********@*****.***
Chunky, MS - 39323
April 15, 2014
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am responding to the employment opportunity listed on your website. Job Announcement: Portuguese
Teacher. Please accept this letter and accompanying resume as evidence of my interest.
I am native speaker from Brazil with Bachelor’s Degree in education. I have the following experience as
a Teacher at the 5th Grade to High School Level, Adult GED, and Administrative Assistant of Student
Records; these varied experiences make me uniquely qualified for this position. As a teacher, I enforced
the use of correct grammar and speech. Being resourceful, I used materials in addition to the curriculum
to help the students correlate the subject studied, as well as the study of literature focusing on the
linguistics and customs of each region. I tutored students who were struggling with the language. Finally,
my commitment is to increase writing, speaking, and reading skills both inside and outside the classroom
reinforcing learning through one on one.
As administrative assistant, I helped the faculty and staff to develop and to implement new curriculum
required by the state.
Also, I had School Training Experience which focused learning and teaching Rapid Route 4, Language
Pro (LPro), and CL-150 developing learning materials with resources such as Smart Board. My
experiences as teacher, administrative assistant of student records, bank personnel, salesperson, customer
service representative, and price coordinator, have prepared me for this position. I am an extremely
trustworthy and approachable individual that would be a valuable asset to any organization. I have
experience with Microsoft Word, Excel Spread Sheet, and Power Point programs. I am looking forward
to putting my experience to work as a member of your organization.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and to discuss my skills and qualifications that meet
the needs of your company. Attached is my resume for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Edinea Feeley
WORK EXPERIENCE
10/2013 – Present Kelly Services, MS
Substitute Teacher
11/2011 – Present Toys “R’ Us Meridian, MS
Salesperson/Cashier
Cashier, Salesperson, Customer Service and Stock Control, considered a “Team Player” who is
corporate “Goal Oriented.” Coworkers continuously appreciate relentless effort and congeniality
and chosen “Employee of the month”.
11/2004 – 11/2010 Toys “R’ Us Meridian, MS
Sign and Price Change Coordinator/Salesperson
Cashier, Salesperson, Customer Service, Stock Control, and Price Change/Signs Coordinator.
Considered a “Team Player” who is corporate “Goal Oriented”. Again, coworkers continuously
praise relentless effort and congeniality.
02/1998 - 06/2001 Secretary of Education of the State of Parana/Brazil
Portuguese Teacher
Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. As a teacher, I prepared students for standardized
testing in grammar, reading and literature. I motivated students to succeed and to realize their own
potential by setting realistic goals for them teaching with different techniques based on their needs.
04/1988 -03/2001 Bank of Parana/Brazil
Assistant Administrative at Human Resource
As Administrative Assistant I helped maintain employees’ information, reference letters, audited
payroll records. I completed personal information regarding clients, audited contracts, represented
the bank in judicial matters, and maintained inventory.
As Cashier and Counselor, I opened and closed checking/savings accounts.
03/1986 - 04/1988 Secretary of Education of the State of Parana/Brazil
Administrative Assistant
I Kept ledger and organized record of students, helped principal, and students in daily routines.
EDUCATION
2013 Meridian Community College - Meridian, MS
Associate in Arts
University Transfer. Consistently on Dean’s List
07/31/12-08/03/12 NASA - John C. Stennis Space Center – Bay Saint Louis, MS.
School Training Experience focused on learning and teaching Rapid Route 4, Language Pro
(LPro), and CL-150 and developing learning materials with resources as Smart Board
2004-2007- Meridian Community College – Meridian, MS
English as a Second Language
1995-1996 State University of North Parana – UENP/Brazil.
Post-Graduate Program Certificate
Portuguese Language and Literature
1991-1994 State University of North Parana – UENP/Brazil.
Bachelor’s Degree
Portuguese and French Languages and Literatures
CERTIFICATES
2012
Associate in Arts
Meridian Community College
2003
08/2003-10/2003 English Language Institute - Hattiesburg, MS
The University Southern of Mississippi
2002
12/2002 – Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Achievement for Most Intensive English Study in Test Preparation - 2002
12/2002 – Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Certificate of Attendance for 68 Hours of Instructions for test Preparation –
12/2002 - Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Certificate of Attendance for 101 Hours of Instructions in ESL - 2002
05/2002 - Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Certificate of attendance for 15 Hours of Instructions in ESL for Tests -2002
05/2002 – Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Certificate of Attendance for 100 Hours of Instruction in ESL – 2002
2001
12/2001 - Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Certificate of Attendance for 27 Hours of Instruction in ESL for Tests – 2001
12/2001 - Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Certificate of Attendance for 156 Hours of Instructions in ESL - 2001
12/2001 - Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Achievement for Rapid Advancement in ESL – Fall 2001
12/2001 - Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Achievement for Improvement in English Pronunciation in ESL – Fall 2001
12/2001 – Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Advancement from Beginning Level to Intermediate Level in ESL
11/2001 – Catholic Social & Community Services, Inc.
Adult Literacy Partners in Service – Certificate of Achievement
1991-1996
Specialization in Portuguese Language and Literature - 1996
Bachelor’s Degree in Portuguese and French Language - 1994
Certificate of Participation in Syntactic Analysis (Grammar) - 1994
Certificate of Participation in 18th Art’s Week – 1992
Certificate of Participation in Studies of Foreign Language – 1991
LANGUAGES
Portuguese (native), English, Survival skills in Spanish and French Languages