Special Education High School

John Mastrodimos

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Landing, New Jersey 07850

Landline: 973-***-****

Cell Phone: 862-***-****

E-mail: ***********@*******.***

An experienced academic tutor who holds both a B.A. English Literature and post-graduate certification in Special Education. Experience includes tutoring students with learning disabilities and working with developmentally challenged persons. Strong cultural sensitivity skills with a passion for reaching people. Enjoys a challenge and always ready to learn. Works both independently and as part of a team.

SKILLS:

Experienced English tutor; curriculum implementation

Familiar with ADA, ADAA, Title II & III, Section 504 and 508 disability laws

Direct tutoring experience with students with disabilities

Speaks & writes Greek (of Greek descent); regularly travels to ancestral home

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

County College of Morris, Randolph NJ Associates Degree, Liberal Arts 1977

Columbia University, New York, NY. B.A. English Literature 1982

Kean College, Union, NJ Special Education Certification-Teacher of the Handicapped 1988

CPR Certified (renewed every 2 years)

TUTORING/EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE:

County College of Morris Randolph, NJ October 2000 – October 2015

Adjunct Tutor, Disability Services Department

Tutored college school students. Included teaching assigned curriculum, preparing students for testing, administered tests, and provided help for students requiring additional support.

The ARC of Morris County Convent Station, NJ January 1983 – March 1987

Treatment Technician

Implemented skills in various areas designated in residents IHPs, from academic to basic life skills and functional training. Experience with dealing with behaviorally aggressive residents. Administration of medications.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Randolph YMCA Randolph, NJ September 2001 – August 2021

Lakeland Hills YMCA Mountain Lakes, NJ May 2017 – October 2021

Fitness Attendant

Provided prompt, reliable, and friendly service to clients in a busy environment. Responsibilities included: assist clients with fitness equipment, demonstrate basic exercise movements, solve unique customer needs as they arise, and equipment upkeep. Utilized interpersonal skills to establish rapport with customers to ensure repeat business.

VOLUNTEER WORK:

Columbia University New York, NY January 2019 – March 2023

Student Assessment/Mentor, Admissions Department

Interviewed local high-school seniors applying to Columbia College, in order to help the college admissions team determine whether or not to accept them into the program. Included documenting interview results and providing assessment input. Interviews were conducted both in-person and virtually via Zoom.

Mentored Columbia College students via the Odyssey Mentoring Program. Included one-on-one support for the students and sharing about my own personal college experience. Sessions were conducted virtually via Zoom.

ACTIVITIES: Avid drummer & band leader. Performed at high-profile clubs throughout the NY/NJ area.

References Available Upon Request

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