High School Sales

GWENDOLYN D. BLACKSHEAR

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Philadelphia, PA 19119-2707

Cell 215-***-****

*********@***.***

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OBJECTIVE: To secure full time meaningful employment.

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EDUCATION:

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY(2009) M.Ed. ECE/ELE & PA Teaching Certification

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY(2002) BA English

ROXBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL(1998)Hi-Tech Honors Diploma

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

School District of Philadelphia($161/dy.)

(08/03-Present)Teacher. K-12 instruction.

Universal Institute Charter Schl., Phila.($30/hr.-$52K/yr.)

(06/10-08/10)Summer Camp Technology Instructor. K-8 instruction.

Philadelphia Job Corps Life Science Institute ($41K/yr.)

(01/07-09/08) Academic Instructor. TABE/GED literacy instruction.

CHI Institute, Phila., PA ($30/hr.)

(05/06-05/07) Adjunct Instructor. Facilitated adult business communication and English courses.

Catapult Learning, Phila., PA ($25/hr.)

(08/03-12/05) Supplemental Services Instructor. Accelerated reading skills in K-11th grade students. Implemented diagnostical assessment, preparation, personalized instruction, prescriptive learning, and student motivation to foster achievement.

Childrens Crisis Treatment Center, Phila., PA ($14/hr.)

(05/02-03/03) Therapeutic Support Staff Worker. Administered therapeutic behavior modification to DSMIV diagnosed MH/MR patients in various clinical settings including a therapeutic nursery.

Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements-SCEP ($10/hr.)

(06/95-07/01) Senior College Monitor. Facilitated college tours, banking, interviewing, and resume writing workshops. Managed case loads, developed jobs, and taught workforce development skills. Recruited students, employees, employers, and college monitors, while maintaining contact with each to track their progress.

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SKILLS:

Windows XP/Office 2007, ICDL Candidate, 50 WPM, Office Machinery, Call Center, Publishing, Sales, Hospitality (Rest.& Hotel) and Nanny experience. Act 114/134/151 clearances. PA Drivers, Firearms, & Teaching licenses. Universal Pediatric & Adult CPR/First Aid Certification. Safe Crisis Management Training.

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ACTIVITIES:

PFT Local 3, AFT, AFL-CIO, Temple Univ. Mentor, Princeton Mentor Program, Phila. Young Lawyers Division, Albert Einstein Hospital Volunteer, Order of Eastern Star(PHA), Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Girl Scouts of America, & 2009 LU Spirit Award Recipient.

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RELATED WEBSITES:

www.ma.psu.edu/Documents/The_Bridge_2007.pdf

www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/j/l/jls25/487paps/Blackshear.htm

www.philly.com/.../20100110_Would-be_teachers_flock_to_info_sessions.html

www2.ma.psu.edu/alum_guestbook/vizbook/vizbook.htm

www.beyond.com/GwendolynBlackshear

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REFERENCES: Furnished Upon Request

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