Sociologist, Bilingual in Spanish, Non-profit
Resume:
MICHAEL CHARLES CAVANAUGH
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Present Address Permanent Address
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Quarryville, PA 17566 Quarryville, PA 17566
OBJECTIVE: General Resume.
EDUCATION:
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Sociology; Minors: Spanish and Philosophy
GPA 3.8/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition, Commercial Spanish, Spanish Novels and Movies, Teaching Children’s Literature, Latin, Italian, and Teaching Basic Math Concepts. Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Logic, Departmental Honors in Sociology, certified in peace and conflict resolution, Child Welfare, and Global studies and Poverty in the world
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
English Professor in Escuela de Idiomas, Huelva, Spain November 2011-June 2012
• Preparing students for a standardized English exam
• Teaching English conversation to students from ages 10 through 44
• Provided 15 hours of private English lessons weekly outside of the academy
Language and Culture Assistant, Bonares, Spain fall 2011-June 2012
• Experience in teaching English as a second language to High School students
• Experience with one on one teaching and groups of up to 30 students
• Planning, sharing, and carrying out lesson plans and innovative teaching methods
• Organized cultural events to promote English conversation
• Taught English as a second language to Masters and Doctoral students attending the University of Huelva
Language and Culture Assistant, El Rompido, Spain fall 2010-spring 2011
• Teaching English and U.S. culture
• Taking part in cultural dialogue and comparison on a daily basis
• Integrated English into course subjects such as: Biology, Physical Education, Art, and Music
• Tutored working adults in English conversation and grammar related to technology, engineering, education, and various social sciences
• Required to fulfill the role as an interpreter between English speaking parents and the primary school staff
• Maintained an extensive ongoing blog relating sociological, philosophical, theological, and physical science based theories to my every day culture encounters, fall 2010-present
Receiver of CIEE U.S. Ambassador Scholarship spring 2010
• Spent 7 days in South Korea
• Cultural exchange and immersion
• Published written essay in Korea Foundation magazine and received payment
• Elected to speak at farewell ceremony
• Spent a cumulative of 20 hours at Yonsei University studying Korean vernacular, history, and culture
Professor’s Assistant for Fall Success (students at academic risk), Chestnut Hill College fall 2009
• Tutored students in sociological concepts
• Organized and held study sessions for exam preparation
• Maintained contact and provided constructive criticism via an online discussion
• Provided feedback toward the head professor for bettering the program
Volunteer/Tutor, Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center, Philadelphia, PA spring 2008
• Tutored South American Immigrants for Citizenship Exam
• Tutored/Taught English grammar and computer skills to Vietnamese immigrant
• Collected plastic and aluminum in an effort to earn funds toward the foundation
• Installed English learning software on the computers
Volunteer/Counselor for Solanco Track and Cross Country Programs spring and summers of 2007-2011
• Gathering race results and verifying finishing positions of participants
• Monitoring race participants and ensuring they abide by rules and regulations in accordance with PIAA standards
• Coordinating team building and ice breaker activities for high school runners
• Coaching runners through one on one discussions and accompanying them for runs
• Goal setting, team bonding, and guided imagery exercises
Volunteer at St. Mary s by The Sea for SSJ Retreat House, Cape May, NJ, May of 2007, 2008, 2009
• Painting, moving furniture, landscaping, cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Painter, J&G Painting summer 2010 and summer 2011
Waiter, Chestnut Hill Grill and Sidewalk Café summer 2009-fall 2009
Short Order cook, Lapp s Family Restaurant fall 2004-summer 2008
Cook, Waiter, Host, Boardwalk s Seafood and Pizza spring 2004-fall 2005
Sales Assistant, KB Toys in Lancaster Pennsylvania fall 2003-spring 2004
Cook, Dottie s Snack Bar in Quarryville Pennsylvania spring 2003-fall 2003
Dishwasher, Valley View Restaurant in Quarryville Pennsylvania spring 2002-spring 2003
ACTIVITIES/HONORS/MEMBERSHIPS:
F.B.I. background and Child Abuse clearances, Present
Active member of The Lince Bonares Running Team, Fall 2011-present
Departmental Honors in Sociology, “The Media’s Role as a Moral Entrepreneur and Deviancy Labeling” spring 2010
Selected for Philadelphia Inquirer’s Cross Country Academic All-Area Team, winter 2009
Volunteer, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, fall 2009
Member, Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society, spring 2009-Present
Participant in SEPCHE “Nurturing the Social Sciences Summer Research” Project, summer 2008
• Researched and completed 36-page thesis: “Media Coverage of School Shootings: Fulfilling the Role of Moral Entrepreneur”.
• Gathered, interpreted, and categorized primary research data from archived New York Times articles
• Worked with a team of 2 women throughout the entire project
• Presented the published work at 3 different colloquiums
Organizer/Founder, Annual Solanco Cross Country Alumni Race, June 2006-present
• Organize race, pre-race, and post-race food and festivities; order T-Shirts
• Coordinate and track volunteers and race staff
• Manage media coverage and advertising
Captain (fall 2007-fall 2009)/Member (fall 2006 – fall 2009), Chestnut Hill College Cross Country Team
• Earned CACC All-Conference award; Scholar Athlete, 2006-2009
• Member, Pennsylvania Sociological Association, fall 2008-Present
Certificate of Achievement in Circle Dialogue Process, winter 2008
Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, AFPA, winter 2008
Member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, fall 2007-Present
SKILLS:
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access; Bilingual in Spanish with an advanced ability to read, write, and communicate in the language.
References:
Cecelia J. Cavanaugh, SSJ,Dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies at Chestnut Hill College, ********@***.***, 215-***-****
Eileen Marnien, SSJ, Director at SSJ Welcome Center, ********@*********.***, 215-***-****
Lynn Ortale, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Life at Chestnut Hill College, *******@***.***, 215-***-****
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