career objective

student-focused educator eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting the academic community in delivering quality educational programs that optimize individual and group academic performance

profile

ø  numerous years of teaching and counseling experience at the elementary, middle, high school, and collegiate levels, with expertise in developing and applying strategies to meet students diverse academic, intellectual, and social needs

ø  solid experience developing engaging lesson plans and sourcing appropriate educational materials; design curricula in line with state guidelines and school philosophy

ø  demonstrable dedication to educational advancement, increasing students motivation, promoting life skills, and providing an environment conducive to learning

ø  collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to improve student performance; actively participate in special programs and utilize community resources

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, and student-relation skills

ø  diligently maintain detailed student files and complete required paperwork

ø  effectively apply strong organization and prioritization tactics toward proficiently managing multiple tasks to achieve critical objectives

professional experience

barstow community college, barstow, ca                                                                                        2010 c present

adjunct professor, college success and careers

 

libby high school, libby, mt                                                                                                               2009 c 2010

high school guidance counselor

 

barstow unified school district, barstow, ca                                                                                        2003 c 2009

high school guidance counselor, barstow high school (2006 c 2009)

school guidance counselor, barstow intermediate school (2005 c 2006)

1^st grade teacher, thomson elementary school (2003 c 2005)                                       

 

alcott elementary school, riverside, ca                                                                                               2002 c 2003

2^nd c 3^rd multiage teacher

 

thomson elementary school, barstow, ca                                                                                            2000 c 2002

2^nd grade teacher / 2^nd c 3^rd multiage teacher

 

lewis elementary school, fort irwin, ca                                                                                                1999 c 2000

transitional 1^st grade teacher

 

~ additional experience ~

fortine and trego elementary school, fortine and trego, mt                                                                 1998 c 1999

k-8 part time split music and vocal teacher

 

eureka public schools, eureka, mt                                                                                                      1998 c 1999

k-12 substitute teacher                                              

 

northern montana chemical dependency center, havre, mt                                                                   1995 c 1997

tutor and certified nursing assistant

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education & credentials

azusa pacific university, azusa, ca                                                                                                                2005

master of arts in education with embedded pupil personnel services and pupil personnel services credential:  school counseling

• graduated summa cum laude

           

montana state university c northern, havre, mt                                                                                               1998

bachelor of science in elementary education, reading specialist k-12 minor

• graduated cum laude with departmental distinction
  
  

~ credentials, professional development & additional roles ~

california professional clear pupil personnel services credential

california professional clear language arts and reading specialist k-12 credential

california professional clear multiple subject credential

resume cross cultural, language and development certificate

annual counselor day for california community colleges

cops/copes/caps career inventory administrator

mentor teacher

sat/act co-site administrator
teaching college success and career inventory and exploration

program quality review external consultant

 

~ affiliations ~

member, national education association (nea)

member, california teachers association (cta)

member, american school counselor association (asca)

member, phi lambda theta c international honor society and professional association in education

member, who's who among american educators (2007 and 2008)

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a insert specific job title 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 six years of teaching experience at the elementary school level, along with five years of experience as a counselor for intermediate and high school students, and my most recent role as an adjunct professor of college success and careers at barstow community college.  as a highly involved, student-focused instructor, i ve effectively developed and implemented innovative, engaging curricula.   as a counselor, i ve worked closely with students to identify and address their unique goals and challenges. 

 

my exceptional communication, motivational, and relationship management skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to work with a diverse student population and ignite a drive for lifelong learning.  to complement this background, i hold an m.a.ed. along with insert job-specific relevant credentials here. 

 

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

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

professional references

 

scott godfrey

principal  

barstow high school

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phone:  (760) 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

phone:  (760) 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000                            

phone:  (760) 252-7539