~ Exploring opportunities where significant strengths in education administration, program development and management, and foreign languages will provide an immediate and positive impact to a dynamic school or organization. ~

 

 

        Excel in coordinating and delivering foreign language instruction in French, Spanish, and African languages such as Bambara, Malinke, and Dyoula.

        Championed development and launch of violence prevention program in public schools and possess keen interests and proven experience in directing new programs in developing countries.

        Able to cost-effectively manage budgets, fuse available resources, and advance educational directives through innovative programs, projects, and initiatives. 

        Considerable experience as an interpreter and leverage strong leadership and supervisory talents to evaluate, supervise and manage interpreters.

        Highly proficient as a college-level Criminal Justice Instructor with advanced knowledge of corrections, counselling juvenile and adult offenders, criminal justice administration, and overall curriculum development and implementation.

 

 

American University, Washington, DC, 2004 to Present

Adjunct Faculty French Instructor

 

Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD, 2000 to 2004

Foreign Language Instructor/Lecturer & International Students Advisor

 

P.G. County Public School, P.G, County, MD, 1997 to 2000

French Teacher

 

Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, MD, 1995 to 1997

French Teacher & Violence Prevention Coordinator

 

Berlitz International, Washington, DC, 1995 to Present

Immigration Court Interpreter and Evaluator

 

Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 1995 to 1997

Cultural Assistant &Lecturer

 

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Highlights of Professional Experience:

 

        Analyzed and successfully enhanced and updated a foreign language laboratory for Coppin State University.

        Recognized for exceptional leadership attributes; proactively founded and initiated non-profit organization called Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE).

        Authored numerous grant proposals to acquire research funding for non-profit organization.

        Founded Centre International pour l enfant et la Mere (CIEM), or the International Center for the Child and the Mother to reduce violence to women and children. 

        Member of Pi Delta Phi (French Honor Society) since 1995.

        Presented with award for exhibiting performance excellence and dedication to the community. 

        Awarded for demonstrating exemplary commitment and expertise in assembling, coordinating and advising university-level international student association.

 

 

Certification, School Administration and Supervision

Johns Hopkins University, 2007        

 

Master of Science, Criminal Justice

Coppin State University, 2002

 

Master of Arts, Education

University of Abidjan, 1993

 

Bachelor of Arts, English and French Literature

University of Abidjan, 1988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

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Company Name

Address

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you exceptional academic credentials, outstanding expertise in education administration, and well-honed abilities in developing and directing programs, supervising personnel, and teaching foreign languages and criminal justice at the university level. To complement these qualifications, I offer solid prioritization, critical thinking, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization/learning institution, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and initiative. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization/school>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Interviewer s Name

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Company Name

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Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the [insert name of position] position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your organization as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy