TERESA T. NGO
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Administrative Assistant position.
EDUCATION
4th-8th grade ESL ELA & Reading
Dec. 2008 Region IV Houston, TX
ESL Supplemental Certification Aug 2, 2008
GPA 4.0
Master of Education
Dec. 2007 University Of Houston-Central Houston, TX
Curriculum and Instruction, 4th-8th grade ELA & Reading
Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.5
Bachelor of Science
Dec. 2000 University Of Houston-Central Houston, TX
Nutrition and Foods
Honors
CERTIFICATION
Standard Certificate 4-8th ELA & Reading & ESL 2008-Certificate Number: 1332170
WORK EXPERIENCE
Harmony School of Innovation
Aug. 2008-May 2010 5th/6th Grade Reading/Social Studies Teacher Houston, TX
Designing and implementing instructions to meet every student
Assess student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklist, and portfolios.
Maintained effective behavioral management in the classroom by incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement strategies.
6+1 Writing
90% Passing rate for TAKS
Headed Name That Book Contest
Home Tutoring
Feb. 2007 Home Tutor Fort Bend, TX
Tutored 10th grader with improving English homework
Brought student’s grades up and increased motivation to read
Showed student how to use different strategies to understand narratives and expository reading
Created an IEP
Reading/Math Tutor
Jan 2000 Kumon Math/Reading Center Houston, TX
Assisted 5th grader with math homework and prepared students for the TAKS
Recognized the need for appropriate pacing and delay time to ensure all students understanding of material being taught
Established increased parent involvement through consistent written and verbal communication, invited classroom participation
OBSERVATIONS
Wells Middle School- 7th-8th grade English, participated in some activities with students to enhance TAKS testing skills. Assisted teacher with games and lessons.
Kilough Middle School- 7th- 8th grade English, Observed teacher preparing unit plans on “The Kite Runner”. Observed one-on–one behavioral management between teacher and student.
Laura Bush Elementary- ESL & 4th grade, assisted teacher with ESL students on vocabulary. Observed 4th grade, teaching nouns and verbs.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Jan. 2003- Aug. 2006 Urolithiosis Laboratory Houston, TX
Medical Technician/Customer Service
Assisted Medical Technologists with handling specimens and quality control
Input data analysis into computer system for references and trained new employees
Helped with analyzing gall stones, kidney stones, and miscellaneous stones
March 1996-July 2006 Dry Clean U.S.A Houston, TX
Plant Manager/Administrative Assistant
Responsible for employee payrolls and other account services
Managed schedules
Customer Service and handled all costumer complaints
Other duties included taking care of other jobs while employees did not come in
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Fluent in Vietnamese
Effective Classroom Management
Balance Literacy
Multicultural Awareness
References for Teresa Ngo
Chris Clinton-Lab Manager
Email: *******@***.***
Dr. Julie Guillory-Spring ISD
Email: *******@*********.***
Minh P. Vu
ESL Teacher Pasadena ISD
Email: ********@***.***
Minh Le-Elementary Principal
Harmony School of Technology
Email: *****@*********.***
Stavroula Rojo
Harmony School of Innovation-Science Teacher/Department Chair
Email: *****@*********.***
Karen Zepeda
Harmony School of Innovation-English Teacher/Department Chair
Email: *******@*********.***