English Teacher

Professional Summary

Nonprofit professional seeking an opportunity to enter education as an English teacher. I bring organization, discipline, and creativity to the workplace. Learning languages is what I enjoy and I strive for fluency. Currently, I am fluent in Spanish and have an extensive background in Chinese, Japanese and Latin. I am seeking an opportunity to apply my skills in promoting a classroom culture of high expectations and academic growth, gaining new skills, broadening my abilities, and enjoying an enriching experience.

Professional History

Blue Engine, Beta Program, NYC, New York

America Corp Member/Beta Team Coordinator August 2018 to Present

●Assist and lead daily class instruction in classes of 10-30 students throughout the day at Bronx High School of Business

●Collaborate in developing high quality class instruction and content-building with lead teacher, co-teachers, and coaches based on collected student data

●Daily participation in professional/instructional group feedback

●Train and lead a team of first-year beta volunteers

●Promote and maintain a strong classroom culture of high expectations

New Jersey Community Development Corporation, Paterson, New Jersey

Americorp Member February 2017 to July 2018

●Mentor a caseload of 10 students, providing academic support, and case management services

●Lead Japanese language instruction and assist in translation for Spanish speaking students in ESL classes

Lake Mohawk Country Club, Sparta, New Jersey

Banquet Server/Captain August 2008 to June 2014

●Managed and lead a team of 10-15 for large and small banquet events

●Handled final billing and contract paperwork filing

●Trained new staff members

Education

Relay Graduate School of Education

Major: Adolescent Education ELA (Grades 7-12) July 2019 to Present

●Master of Teaching, anticipated graduation date: May, 2021

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J, Bachelor of Arts

Major: Chinese and Classical Studies August 2012 to May 2016

Minor: Japanese and Religious Studies

Relevant Experience

Delta Lambda Phi Social Fraternity, Rutgers University. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Treasurer September 2012 to August 2013

●Recorded and organized financial statements

●Assisted in managing and developing balanced budget plans

●Provided financial services to members (including reimbursements, payment plans, and financial advising)

Students Against Discrimination, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford, Pennsylvania

President and Founder October 2009 to May 2010

●Created the club’s implementation plan based on university standards

●Supervised and lead weekly meetings

●Developed and managed annual budget plan

●Solicited sponsorships to foster member and service growth

Training and Certification

NYS Department of Education

●English Language Arts 7-12, Transitional B Certificate, Feb. 2020

Passaic County Community College, Continuing Education and Workforce Development

●Change and Stress Management, 2017

●Team Building & Conflict Resolution, 2017

References available upon Request

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