career objective                              

 

community-focused, people-oriented leader with solid qualifications in social services, eager to contribute to success of dynamic non-profit organization.

 

profile                                                

 

ø  proven track record interacting with diverse audiences, including esl, disturbed, and challenged youth from variety of backgrounds.

ø  effective approach to assisting individuals drawn from specialized education in social work, experience within education and therapy fields, and confidence in team and autonomous roles.

ø  dedicated to contributing superior performance and continuous improvement through ongoing training and instruction.

ø  technically savvy with expertise in microsoft office (word, powerpoint, excel)

ø  bilingual in english and spanish.

 

professional experience                

 

james monroe high school / sepulveda middle school-north hills, ca                           2007 to present

esl & english tutor, grades 9 through 12 (2008 to present)

esl & english tutor, grades 7 through 8 (2007 to 2008)

  demonstrated solid leadership and communication skills in effectively facilitating both english and esl tutoring as well as planning and steering of classroom activities.

  enforce administration policies and rules governing students actions, including disciplinary, safety, and health measures.

  instruct and monitor students in use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

  present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers, utilizing lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.

  organize and label materials and display students work in manner appropriate for eye level and perceptual skills.

 

child and family guidance center-northridge, ca                                                               2008 to 2009

intern

  contributed to emotional and educational goals of disturbed older and younger students in classroom setting of non-public school environment as well as small groups.

  maintained student focus so individuals could better participate in group activities.

  demonstrated outstanding understanding of both populations and displayed healthy boundaries.

 

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further experience as sales associate and bank teller for wet seal and bank of america.

 

volunteer experience                     

 

northridge middle school-northridge, ca                                                                january to may 2008

mentor

  supported educational and emotional needs for 12-year-old boy with learning disabilities.

 

meet each need with dignity (mend)-pacoima, ca                                              february to june 2007

home visitor

  visited mend-recipient families homes within northeast san fernando valley to determine needs and make referral recommendations.

 

glenwood elementary school-sun valley, ca                                             february to may 2004 & 2005

teacher assistant

  assisted teacher with instruction and oversight of elementary classroom students.

 

education & credentials                

 

california state university-northridge, ca

bachelor of arts in sociology, concentration in social work

 

activities:

member, csun board of directors (2004 to 2005)

member, visibility committee for board of directors (2004 to 2005)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (insert actual title of target position) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience within education and therapy fields, where i tutored and worked with a diverse range of students dealing with disturbance and learning disabilities.

 

my versatility has allowed me to excel both in autonomous and team roles, demonstrating a core of knowledge that has been honed expressly to contribute to social service field. my client-focused, results-oriented approaches have solidified many lasting relationships.

 

in addition to membership within community organizations, volunteer experience, and a bachelor of arts in sociology (social work concentration), you will find additional accomplishments in the enclosed r sum .

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven and committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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