ALISON GUERAMI-DIZNAB
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
Email: *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position of Science Teacher [5th Grade 24/25] at BASIS Ed in Washington, DC
HEADLIGHTS:
* Dedicated, driven, hardworking, educated and deaf individual
* Internship Training I & II in Physical Science/Physics and
Practicum Training I & II in Physical Science/Physics and Earth Science
* In-person availability on a full-time basis
* Ability to maintain organization, responsibility and accountability
* Three straight years of prior tutoring experience
* Official test-proctoring for Business Ethics and Finance classes
* American Sign Language, British Sign Language and English
EDUCATION:
* B.S., May 2002, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC 20002
* Graduated Magna Cum Laude
* Dean's List
* Fannie Mae Scholarship
* Frank Sullivan Award for Excellence in Business Administration
* Student Committee in the School of Management
* M.A., May 2001, DEAF EDUCATION: SECONDARY
Gallaudet University, Washington, DC 20002
* Admitted to the University of Maryland, Dental School -
Baltimore, Maryland in August 1996, but withdrew.
* B.A., May 1993, BIOLOGY, AND CHEMISTRY,
Gallaudet University, Washington, DC 20002
* Dean's List
* Member of Varsity Tennis
* International Student Club
CERTIFICATION & LICENSE:
* CPR/First Aid Certificte - Expired
* National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education [STATE / NASDTEC]
* National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education [NCATE]
* Council on Education of the Deaf Certification [CED]
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
4/04 - 5/07 TUTORIAL & INSTRUCTIONAL PRORGRAMS at GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY - Washington DC
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TUTOR
* Completed CRLA Tutor Training II & III.
* Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses.
* Advised and mentored students on academic issues.
* Observed classes in preparation for tutoring.
* Participated in training and attended workshops.
* Conducted mini-workshops on how to take better notes.
* Demonstrated punctuality and reliability.
* Demonstrated excellent human relations skills.
3/01-5/01 KENDALL DEMONSTRATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Washington, DC
Student Teacher - Grades 6,7, and 8, Weather & Water & Earth Science for Practicum II
* Observed and studied classroom activities to achieve multi-age, multi-level groups of students' potential for Practicum I.
* Implemented, researched and adjusted the curriculum in accordance with the objectives, standards and expectations to meet each student's needs.
* Offered effecitve instructions to each of student's needs flexibily, including accommodations for their interests, specific skills, learning preferences, and learning pace.
* Created and maintained a learning environment beneficially to students' learning.
* Made sure that students in each class remained enrolled.
* Maintained high expectations for all students of all backgrounds.
* Assisted in ongoing student supervision at all times and ensures the physical, emotional, and academic safety of every student.
* Used proper disciplinary methods to teach students appropriate behavior.
* Worked with individual students and small groups of students on learning tasks assigned by the cooperating teacher.
* Covered classroom responsibilities in the absence of the cooperating teacher.
* Developed and prepared detailed unit plans and lesson plans [Solar System] and assumed all classroom teaching responsibilities.
* Maintained supportive relationship with students, members of the team from departments and the community.
* Participated in staff meetings regularly.
* Assessed, reported, and kept records of student progress.
* Planned and carried out a field trip [National Air and Space Museum].
* Read stories aloud for Accredited Reading students.
* Maintained a contact log and a daily summary.
* Performed other duties as assigned by the cooperating teacher.
1/01-5/01 MODEL SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF - Washington, DC
STUDENT AIDE, Grade 10 for Physical Science and Physics Classes for Practicum I
* Observed and participated in classroom activities.
* Collaborated with individual pupils from various educational backgrounds on learning activities assigned by the cooperating teacher.
* Monitored instructional activities and facilities to ensure the safety of students in classes at all times.
* Managed students' behavior and provided both individual and group instructions to students.
* Assisted in the creation of a bulletin board including information about current science in newspapers and the metric system.
* Developed and prepared one lesson plan [Chemical Reactions] and took all classroom teaching responsibilities.
* Attended staff meetings regularly.
* Assisted in planning and carrying out a field trip [Newsuem].
1/99 - 4/99 SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL - Washington, DC
STUDENT TEACHER, Grades 6 and 7, Physical Science and Physics for Internship II
* Monitored instructional activities and facilities to ensure the safety of students in classes at all times.
* Managed the classroom and provided individual and group instructions.
* Created and prepared unit plans and lesson plans [Respiratory System] and [Sound Waves].
* Attended staff meetings.
* Partiacipated in a one-time parent/teacher conference
* Participated in community services.
10/98 -11/98 SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL - Washington, DC STUDENT AIDE, Grades 6 and 7, Physical Science and Physics for Internship I
* Worked collaboratively with a cooperating teacher to help students understand cells [Plants and Animals].
* Assisted in clerical duties.
* Participated in community services.
* Monitored activities and facilities to ensure the safety of students in classes at all times.
* Managed the classroom and instructed individuals and groups.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
* Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite