Writing, Communications, Research, Organization

Karl Mason

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Elkton, MD *****

610-***-**** / acqs6x@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Experienced professional with successful academic and practical experience

Effective in leading groups and building interpersonal relations

Teamwork-oriented approach to producing successful outcomes

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Independent self-starter experienced in creative problem solving

Work Experience

August 2010-Present Tall Oaks Classical School New Castle, DE

English and Math Teacher

Taught a wide range of classes and grades (7-12)

English composition/grammar (grades 7-8)

English literature (grades 7-12)

Algebra 1 (grade 8)

Researched engaging and compelling lessons

Organized and led curriculum-focused field trips

Communicated with parents on a regular basis

Collaborated with other teachers to plan curriculum

January 2013-June 2014 The Tutoring Center Middletown, DE

SAT Tutor

Taught fundamental strategies to succeed on the SAT

Collaborated with colleagues and administrator to create an efficient program

Critiqued and edited essays

May-August 2010 U.S. Census Delaware County, PA

Enumerator

Interviewed local residents by phone and in person

Liaised with local group residence administrators to count group home residents

July 2003-May 2010 Improved Office Systems, Inc. Media, PA

File Manager

Inventoried medical and commercial file systems

Constructed medical and commercial file systems

Coordinated file system transport

October-December 2009 Borders, Inc. Wynnewood, PA

Inventory and Sales Associate

Assisted customers with finding books, music, and videos

Performed overnight inventory projects in collaboration with coworkers

July 2002-September 2009 Woodmasters, Inc. Havertown, PA

Painter and Installer

Collaborated with coworkers to finish products on time and with excellence

Installed completed signs as a member of a team

Trained new colleagues on the job

May 2006-August 2006 National Elevator Industry Benefit Plans Newtown Square, PA

Claims Assistant

Entered dental and medical claims processing information quickly and accurately

Collaborated with team members to meet or exceed quotas

Volunteer Experience

July 2013 Rafiki Foundation Nairobi, Kenya

Teacher/Mentor

Taught English literature to grades 6-10 in Kenya for five weeks

Modeled best practices in pedagogy for a growing Kenyan school/orphanage

Mentored two Kenyan teachers

Led and presented at weekly in-service sessions

Education

2003-2007 Villanova University Villanova, PA

B.A., English (cum laude)

Minor: Philosophy

English Honor Society

2008-2009 Durham University Durham, England

M.A., English (Distinction)

Thesis awarded Distinction by English Department

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