Olivia Monks
EDUCATION
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York May 2012
- Bachelor or Arts in History and Social Studies Education, Major GPA: 3.84
- Hofstra University Honors College Fall 2008 – May 2012
- Deans List Fall 2009 – Fall 2011
- Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Norton Public Schools, Massachusetts March 2012- June 2012
- Assumed all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules.
- Did office work and filing for the main office when needed.
- Left detailed notes for the classroom teacher.
Student Teacher, Uniondale, New York Fall 2011
- Student taught 9th grade Global History and 8th grade United States History.
- Assumed most responsibilities from the cooperating teacher, such as grading and classroom management.
Group Leader, Maplewood School, Wantagh, New York Summer 2011
- Group Leader at summer day camp.
- Supervised two counselors, two counselor-in-training, and thirteen preschool campers.
- Communicated regularly and effectively with parents about their children.
Resident Safety Representative, Hofstra University January 2010-June 2011
- Responsible for the safety of 500 students in a dormitory, take identification from all entering individuals and answer questions.
- Completed paperwork regarding visitors to the dormitory and the conditions of the
work area.
Waitress, Mangia Bene Restaurant, Mansfield, Massachusetts Summer 2008
- Provided customer service as a waitress, runner, hostess, or bus person.
SKILLS
- Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, Mac and PC capable
- Practiced in oral and written communication
- Proficient at e-mail communication and internet research
- Typing speed of 59 words per minute with a 96% accuracy rate.
REFERENCES
Alan Singer, Graduate Director for Social Studies
128 Hagedorn Hall, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York 11549
516-***-****, ****.******@*******.***
Additional references available upon request.