Microsoft Office Teacher
Resume:
MELISSA RIVERA
C: 201-***-****
North Bergen, NJ 07047
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EDUCATION The University of Phoenix
M.A. Education, 2011 (GPA 3.7)
The New Jersey City University
B.A. Psychology, 2002 (GPA 3.6)
EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR October 2016 to Present Union City, NJ
AdultCare
•Manage and supervise the activity department staff to ensure programs are performed successfully.
•Plan and Implement social program of exercise, entertainment, education, spiritual reflection, and community outings while meeting the physical and mental needs of our 120 clients.
•Schedule a minimum of 10 events weekly for a two months period in advance.
•Coordinate special events such as holiday/birthday parties; health fairs; flea markets; outings and entertainment which consist of scheduling vendors, our kitchen, newspaper ads and keeping clients and their families involved.
•Encourage client participation in activities and document outcomes.
•Prepare a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to clients and visitors.
•Assess client needs and establish individual goals for long term care plan.
•Review goals and progress notes for the purpose of proper documentation of MDS reports.
PROVISIONAL TEACHER (Pre-k thru 1st) Sept 2012 to June 2015 North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen Board of Education
•Administer specific assessments and/or tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.
•Develop methods for improvement through differentiated instruction and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
•Assess students' progress, expectations and goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and Administration.
•Collaborate with a variety of parties (e.g. instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions; achieving established program objectives and/or planning curriculum.
•Counsel students for the purpose of improving performance, health status & problem solving techniques.
•Demonstrate methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments (e.g. phonemic, awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, etc.)
•Evaluate students' performance within Title One Education for the purpose of determining student progress and/or developing remediation plans.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, K-12 March 2007 to June 2012 West New York, NJ
West New York Board of Education
•Responsible for providing instruction, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
•Implement teacher lesson plans, assign student class work and homework, and manage the classroom environment.
•Complete daily reports and evaluations to communicate any pertinent information.
INVESTIGATOR/FAMILY SERVICE SPECIALIST Dec 2002 to Sept 2006 Newark, NJ
NJ Dept. of Children & Families/DYFS
•Investigate child abuse and neglect referrals.
•Collect & assess social, economic & historical data.
•Formulate comprehensive statistical reports for diagnostic purposes.
•Evaluate employee performance for remedial action plan.
•Refer clients to community resources for services
•Address legal issues & assist with hearings.
CERTIFICATES
•NJ Standard Certificate of Teaching, 2015
•Certified Early Childhood Education, 2011
•NAEYC Member Affiliate, 2011
•Certificate of Achievement in Active Parenting, 2006
•Certified “Handle With Care”, 2006
•Certified Substitute Teacher, 2006
HONORS & AWARDS
• Two consecutive Advanced Supervision Awards in Corporate Business Training, Essex Community College (2006)
•Two consecutive Appreciation Awards from the State of New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services, Frank Aponte (2002,2003)
•Cooperative Education Achievement Award, NJCU Dept. Of Academic Career Planning and Placement (2002)
•Dean’s List as an undergraduate student (1998, 2001)
OTHER
Spanish Fluency; Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Internet Savvy; Extensive travel including, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Spain,
Switzerland and Puerto Rico.
REFERENCES FURNISED UPON REQUEST
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