El Cajon, California, United States
Twenty-eight years experience in teaching and academic administration as well as free-lance translation and interpretation. Masters Degree in English; Bachelors Degree in German and Slavic Languages and Literature Outstanding interpersonal and verbal/ written communications skills Proven leadership, motivational and organizational success. Dedicated teacher and mentor committed to student-centered education Exceptional ability to establish successful, lasting relationships with students, clients and co-workers
Academic Tutoring and Mentoring
Teacher and Student Services Coordinator
Tutor and mentor for grades K-12 including children with disabilities and at-risk students; homework support, test preparation, assessments, referrals, skills development
Founded and developed a small, independent alternative high-school for students of varying academic and socio-economic backgrounds. Implemented and oversaw all State and Local contractual and licensing requirements. Developed and implemented an educational program ensured to meet the educational needs of students, two- and four- year colleges and universities, and employers. Pursued and established contracts with the Lee County School District, The McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, Lee County Technical and Vocational Center, the Eden Center for Autism and the Edison Community College Dual Enrollment Program. Established and implemented the full curriculum in Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Languages and Electives. Administered annual planning and program reviews. Developed and administered the school’s financial budget. Hired and coordinated schedules for tutors, instructors, para-professionals and administrative assistant. Maintained all student records and transcripts. Provided academic, career and personal guidance. Assisted students in registering for college placement examinations, applying to colleges and universities, and applying for jobs. Administered the SAT for students with disabilities. Organized and led regular SAT practice seminars. Communicated with parents and guardians in academic matters and in issues of discipline and behavior. Lead teacher for all levels of high-school English, Humanities, World History, American History, Economics, US Government, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II , Geometry and Foreign Languages. Supervised college-age tutors in Physics, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. Students included at-risk students, students with disabilities, regular-classroom students, students under the jurisdiction of the Courts and honors and gifted students.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR/ENGLISH Edison Community College, Fort Myers, Florida (2000-2002) Taught Technical English, Essay Writing and Literature-Based Writing at the Comp II Level TEACHER/ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES Manatee Middle School, Naples, Florida 1997-1998 FULBRIGHT EXCHANGE TEACHER/ ENGLISH AND GERMAN Jade Gymnasium, Jaderberg, Germany (1991-1992) TEACHER/ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES, GERMAN Morse High School, San Diego, California (1988-1992) TEACHER/ENGLISH, ESL, GERMAN Crawford High School, San Diego, California (1986-1988)