Medical Assistant Social Media

JOHN PASTORE

718-***-****

** ****** ****. ******, ******, NY 10306

************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saint Joseph Hill Academy Elementary School Staten Island, NY, 1/2020 - Present Leave of Absence Substitute ELA Teacher

• Teaching sixth through eighth grade literature, and English composition

• Facilitating meaningful discussions pertinent to course curriculum

• Evaluating student performance and assisting them with analytical writing LISMA Language Center New York, NY, 9/2019 – Present English Teacher

• Teaching immigrants on F-1 status pronunciation and Business English

• Introducing students to idioms and their applicability

• Using linguistic techniques to improve students’ basic pronunciation Saint Paul’s School of Nursing Staten Island, NY 8/2014-5/2019 English and Communications Teacher

• Taught nursing, dental, and medical assistant students both college–level and basic English composition and literature

• Taught speech and communication skills to dental and medical assistant students

• Taught English review classes for the HESI entrance exam

• Improved writing and literacy skills of students with minimal exposure to English and the craft of writing

• Improved analytical and critical thinking skills of same students

• Built confidence in students who feared public speaking

• Mentored and evaluated new instructors

• Frequently worked one-on-one with students struggling writing Graduation Committee Member

• Organized student procession at venue

• Ensured that appropriate graduation documents were submitted

• Edited and proofread valedictorian speeches

• Assisted in rehearsals/run-throughs

• Secured assistants, flag bearers, and national anthem singers

• Followed up with graduates to chart their post-graduate progress Retention Committee Member

• Provided solutions to prevent student drops

• Met with students to discuss academic and personal issues

• Contacted at-risk or dropped students to assist in their success or return

• Charted week to week attendance in order recognize patterns Reputation Management Team Member

• Managed social media feedback from students

• Edited, proofread and wrote for school newsletter

• Pitched new ideas for each issue of newsletter

• Analyzed monthly reports indicating school’s ranking compared to others within company Saint Clare Elementary School Staten Island, NY 1/2014-4/2017 Aftercare Co-Coordinator

• Assisted K-7 students with homework

• Met with parents to discuss child’s work, progress and behavior

• Ensured the safety of all students

• Worked closely with teachers to receive and report feedback Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP New York, NY 6/2005-8/2013 Immigration Paralegal

• Submitted immigration petitions for actors, models, photographers, musicians, fashion designers and various other artists, work with major corporations and companies such as Hearst Communications, Ford Models, Elite Model Management and Streeters;

• Met with clients to assess qualifications for specific visas and give legal advice through each stage of the process

• Prepared all paperwork for each filing, prepare sample recommendation letters, correspond with both the client’s US sponsor and immigration (USCIS)

• Researched and responding to cases questioned by USCIS

• Proofread legal documents

• Handled all billing/payments

Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY 9/2001-7/2004 Adjunct Instructor of English

• Instructed freshman, including large classes of ESL students, in preparation for the CUNY ACT exam, including, essay style, organization, and grammar.

• Taught entry-level college composition and literature. College of Staten Island Staten Island, NY 7/2000-8/2001 Adjunct Instructor of English

• Instructed freshman, including large classes of ESL students, in preparation for the CUNY ACT exam, including: essay style, organization and grammar, teaching entry-level college composition and literature

Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY 12/2000-12/2002 Certified Reader, CUNY ACT Writing Assessment Exam

• Graded essay exams to determine if student’s writing skills were adequate for college–level courses. EDUCATION

• Southern New Hampshire University. Master’s Degree - English

• College of Staten Island. Bachelor’s Degree - English

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