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Objective               To obtain a position in the literary arts that utilizes my writing, grammar, and editing skills

 

Summary of          ♦     Self-directed; able to accomplish tasks without supervision

Qualifications      ♦     Detail-oriented, especially with grammar, punctuation and editing

                                ♦     Computer literate, type 85 WPM

                                ♦     Dynamic writer in the areas of speeches, short stories, letters and resumes

                               

Experience            Guidance Counselor, Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park IL                             June 2005 – May 2007

                                ♦      Helped students write essays, cover letters and resumes for colleges and careers

♦      Advised students on personal, academic, and post-secondary issues            

                                ♦      Developed a Homeroom Curriculum for the guidance department

                                ♦      Updated the guidance website with weekly information

                                ♦      Coordinated the administration of the SAT test on a national testing day

 

Homebound Tutor, Oak Park and River Forest High School, Oak Park IL                  Winter 2004

♦     Tutored students in all academic areas who were unable to attend school

♦     Collaborated with students, parents and teachers to maintain curriculum instruction    

                               

Speech Teacher, Maine East High School, Park Ridge IL                                            Summer 2003

Trained students in public speaking during the summer session

 

English Teacher, Luther High School South, Chicago IL                                            June 2002 – June 2004

♦     Instructed seniors in communication, career exploration, and resume creation

♦     Taught literature, composition and grammar to freshmen students

♦     Worked with basic, regular, and honors classes

 

Reading/ELL Aide, Bryan Middle School, Elmhurst IL                                                 August 2001 - June 2002

♦     Taught Language Arts and the English language to English language learners

♦     Conducted inventories for students who manifested reading difficulties 

 

Education              NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Chicago IL                                               June 2005 Graduation

                                Master of Arts in School Counseling                                                                             GPA: 3.77/4.00

                                Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (in progress, 15 hours completed)         Current GPA: 4.00/4.00

 

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE, Rock Island IL                                                                       May 2000 Graduation

                                Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education & Speech Communication                      Cum Laude          

                                Minor in Theatre Arts                                                                                                      

 

Computer              ♦     Web Page Development   

Skills                     ♦     Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word

                                ♦     Video Editing

                               

 Other                    Drama Club Sponsor, Carl Sandburg High School                                                        August 2006 – May 2007

Activities               Assistant Drama Director, Carl Sandburg High School                                              January 2005 – April 2005

Drama Director, Luther High School South                                                                   August 2002 – June 2004

Class Sponsor, Luther High School South                                                                     August 2002 – June 2004

Set Designer, Bryan Middle School                                                                                Spring 2002

Auditorium Manager, Riverside Brookfield High School, Riverside IL                    August 2000 - June 2001

Operation Snowflake Advisor, Bryan Middle School                                                   Winter 2002

European Study Abroad Program, Augustana College                                                Fall 1999