ALISON GUERAMI-DIZNAB

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Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815

Email: adxl68@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as Science Teacher at Center City Public

Charter Schools - Washington, DC.

* American Sign Language

* British Sign Language

* Prior teaching and tutoring experience

* Good interpersonal skills

* Dedication and drive a hard-working individual

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

* Volunteer for proctoring exams in classes

* M.A., May 2001, DEAF EDUCATION: SECONDARY EDUCATION

Gallaudet University - Washington, DC 20002

* Admitted to the School of Dentistry

University of Maryland - Baltimore, Maryland 21201

in August 1996, but withdrew.

* B.A., May 1993, BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

Gallaudet University - Washington, DC 20002

* Dean's List

* Member of Varsity Tennis

* International Student Club

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

4/04 - 5/07 Business Administration Tutor, Tutorial and Instructional Programs

Gallaudet University - Washington DC

* 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.

3/02 - 5/02 Student Teacher, Grades 6,7, and 8, Earth Science for Practicum II

Kendall Demonstration Elementary School - Washington, DC

* Observed classroom activities in preparation for Practicum II.

* Implemented a curriculum and instructed classes of students with a range of ages and academic levels and educational backgrounds.

* Monitored learning activities and facilities ensuring the safety of pupils in classes.

* Worked with individual pupils and small groups of pupils on learning tasks planned by the cooperating teacher.

* Covered classroom responsibilities in the absence of the cooperating teacher.

* Developed and implemented detailed unit plans and lesson plans [Solar System] and assumed all classroom teaching responsibilities.

* Participated in staff meetings and community 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 pupils in Accredited Reading.

3/01 - 5/01 Student Aid, Grade 10 for Physical Science and Physics Classes for Practicum I Model Secondary School for the Deaf - Washington, DC

* Observed classroom activities in preparation for Practicum I.

* Worked with individual students with varying educational backgrounds on learning tasks planned by the cooperating teacher.

* Monitored learning activities and facilities ensuring the safety of students in classes.

* Managed the classroom and provided both individual and group instructions.

* Assisted in preparing a bulletin board regarding updated science newspapers and the metric system.

* Developed and prepared one lesson plan [Chemical Reactions] and assumed all classroom teaching responsibilities.

* Attended staff meetings regularly.

* Assisted in planning and carrying out a field trip [Newseum].

1/99 - 4/99 Student Teacher, Grades 6 and 7, Physical Science and Physics for Internship II

Sidwell Friends School - Washington, DC

* Monitored activities and facilities ensuring the safety of pupils in classes.

* Managed the classroom and provided individual and group instructions.

* Developed and prepared unit plans and lesson plans [Respiratory System] and [Sound Waves].

* Attended staff meetings.

* Participated in community services.

10/98 - 11/98 Student Aid, Grades 6 and 7, Physical Science and Physics for Internship I

Sidwell Friends School - Washington, DC

* Partnered with the cooperating teacher in helping pupils understand cells [Plants and Animals].

* Assisted in clerical duties.

* Participated in community services.

* Monitored activities and facilities ensuring the safety of pupils in classes.

* Managed the classroom and provided individual and group instructions.

10/98 Student Aid, Grade 9, Physical Science for Internship I

Blair High School - Silver Spring, Maryland

* Observed various teaching tasks in and outside of classes.

* Assisted in monitoring activities and facilities ensuring the safety of students in classes.

* Provided individual and group instructions.

9/93 - 9/93 Dental Assistant, John Stevens, DDS

Private Practice - Chevy Chase, Maryland

* Performed routine tasks such as maintaining patient files, sterilizing and packing dental equipment and preparing the exam room for incoming patients.

1/90 - 5/90 Clerical Assistant, Department of Foreign Language and Literatures

Gallaudet University - Washington, DC

* Did administrative tasks such as maintaining files, typing memos and office forms, xeroxing, mailing, and providing general office assistance to faculty and students.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

* Microsoft Office: Word Perfect, Excel, and PowerPoint

* Research skills from the Internet

* Collect data from the Internet and database

REFERENCES:

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