career teacher eager to contribute versatile talents toward adjunct college professor position supporting the employer in facilitating quality student services vital to maximizing academic and personal potential

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ø  offer rich teaching background in high-school level language, history and social studies classes with significant graduate studies experience at three of country s leading universities

ø  excel at effectively directing and developing special services and alternative education programming for special-needs students with behavioral issues

ø  dynamic lecturer and communicator able to foster superior classroom environments and family relationships; strong ability to connect and rehabilitate at-risk students

ø  demonstrate exemplary leadership skills, supporting the highest of professional standards

ø  strong ability to efficiently train, develop and motivate students/peers, ensuring optimal operating efficiencies and productive classroom environments

ø  team-oriented player with passion for community, the arts and high-school athletics

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hackensack school district, hackensack, nj                                                             2000-present

director/teacher, alternative education, 2008-present

 

  directed and taught alternative educational programming, making appropriate choices, administered during the day for students on 1- and 2-week-long suspensions

  effectively disciplined and motivated suspended students; applied notable mentoring and teaching skills, leading to heightened positive development in many students

  lauded by fellow teachers and administration for significantly decreasing recidivism

 

coordinator/teacher, home instruction program, 2000-present

 

  served as lead teacher for after-school programming run by special services department; demonstrated strong ability to connect with at-risk students removed from school for variety of behavioral issues

  coordinated variety of programming/classes, including tutoring for social sciences, english and spanish subject material

 

 

hackensack public schools, hackensack, nj                                                                1971-2003

teacher

 

  exhibited notable passion as accomplished history teacher for 31 years

  excelled at teaching variety of social science classes for 32 years

 

bergen community college, bergen, nj                                                                          1999-2003

adjunct professor

 

  taught stimulating college-level history courses concurrent with high school duties

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fairleigh dickinson university, teaneck, nj

master of arts, history/political science; 1997

 

william patterson college, wayne, nj

bachelor of arts, education

 

graduate studies: duke university, 1993; new york university , 1998; columbia university, 1997

 

new jersey state certification: secondary school spanish, grades 7-12; secondary school social studies/history, grades 7-12

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hackensack high school athletic department

director of basketball operations; 1995-2003

public address announcer; head coach, baseball and softball; volunteer umpire

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging growth opportunity with a dynamic institution and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i offer a rich background as a multi-faceted career high school teacher with significant graduate studies experience from three of the country s leading universities. i am now eager to apply this diverse results-oriented background toward delivering immediate results for your organization while building a progressive, long-term career of mutual benefit.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be someone who is skillful at effectively leading and managing traditional classroom subjects and settings, as well as special services and alternative education programming. i also offer dynamic communication and interpersonal relationship skills, resulting in superior classroom conditions and productive learning environments.

 

as a supervisor, i m extremely effective in training, developing and motivating students and employees, maximizing academic and workforce potential. additionally, i offer deep athletic events operations and coaching experience in a variety of sports. i am confident i will be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

frederick alan cerbo