Spanish Teacher Substitute
Resume:
Maria Palermo
Forest Hills, NY *****
************@*****.***
Objective: To secure a position as a per-diem, substitute teacher.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Arts - International Studies and Translation - CUNY Graduate Center - 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Languages and Education- Queens College - 1978
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Language Tutor and Interpreter – 1985 to present
English, Spanish and Italian tutoring. Consecutive interpretation/freelance.
Teacher – 1978-1985
October 1980 to June 1985
English and Spanish teacher, grades 9 and 10. Liceo Classico di Pavia (Italy
October 1978 to June 1980
English and Spanish teacher, grades 4 to 8. Scuola Elementare di Siracusa (Italy)
Student Teacher – 1977 – 1978
Bilingual first grade, NYC school, Bronx, NY
Spanish, Italian, 9th to 11th grade, Grover Clevand High School, Queens, NY
Volunteer Teacher – 1976-1978
English as a Second Language, adults (evening course)
Ferrini Learning Center, Ozone Park, NY
LANGUAGES
Proficient in English, Spanish, Italian and French.
NON-PROFIT WORK EXPERIENCE:
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP), New York
Consultant, Office of Audit & Investigations – April - September 2016
Analysis and assessment of financial and operational audits for countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region and preparation of Review Letters to Heads of UNDP country offices on results of the audits.
Coordination and management of staff/rapporteurs assigned to prepare the minutes of the meeting of the Heads of Audit of the UN Regional Internal Audit Services (RIAS). Responsible for final report of the RIAS meeting.
Chief: NGO/NIM audits Unit, Office of Audit & Investigations – 2000 - 2014
Responsible for the oversight of the global yearly audit exercise. Management of the integrity and content of organizational tracking system (CARDS) covering audit activities, and supervision of audit specialist, audit associate, and consultants (between 7-10 yearly). Main duties are the following:
Management of the timely and efficient completion of the review exercise for all country offices. Preparation of analysis and assessment of NGO/NIM audits, comprising over 1,700 audit reports yearly in 3 languages for 137 country offices with US$2 billion of yearly expenses.
Hiring and deployment of team of consultants for assessment of NIM audit reports resulting in the issuance of 124 review letters to country offices yearly. Preparation of work plans and unit’s budget, prioritize and supervision of a team of audit specialists and consultants, senior audit associate and temporary staff.
Preparation of guidelines, training materials, and conduct webinars in English, Spanish and French.
Preparation of brief notes and assessments for UNDP senior management for discussion with Governments and Country Offices while on official mission.
Team Leader for NIM review mission, Argentina. Conduct of meetings with country office senior staff, Government counterparts, Ministries, Executing Agencies and Government and External audit firm.
Translation Specialist: Operations Support Group (OSG), 1997 - 1999
Management of the translations of United Nations policies and procedures manuals in English, French and Spanish. Acting as policy specialist for programme oversight activities, specifically handling matters concerning the Regional Bureau for Latin America (RBLAC), and other regions as needed.
Participation in monthly Programme Assessment Meetings (
Secretary to the Programme Management Oversight Committee, and coordinating monthly meetings and preparation of minutes including policy issues for the revision and updating of the UN core manuals: Programming Manual, Finance Manual and Financial Regulations and Rules (FRR), and Management Operations Manual (MOM).
Trilingual Editorial Associate: Management Review & Analysis Section, 1985 - 1997
Management of the completion of revisions to the UNDP manuals, English, French and Spanish.
Review, edit, translate revisions to the UNDP manuals: Personnel Manual, Finance Manual, Financial Regulations and Rules Manual, General Administration Manual, Programme and Projects Manual, Organization Handbook
Hiring translators. Review and edit the translated text prepared by translators. Evaluate the work and assess translators’ performance.
Ensure UNDP policies and guidelines are strictly followed in the selection and hiring of consultants, ensure proper documentation and visa for human resources records.
TECHNICAL
Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Fully familiar with ERP systems for management, finance and HR applications. Very organized, attention to detail and highly motivated.
References provided on request.
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