Objective

1         To secure a position in an environment where I can utilize my skills by establishing, promoting, and maintaining programs that foster the development of the youth.

Summary

2         Demonstrated a desire to succeed with a willingness to learn and a determination to make a difference

3         Successfully managed a small after-school program

4         Helped boost AP calculus scores at a local high school.

Education

B.A. Degree in Psychology, University of California at Santa Barbara                           (1998-2000)

1         Majored in psychology and maintained a 3.85 major G.P.A.

2         Graduated Phi Beta Kappa with high honors

3         Involved with a research project regarding cultural differences that was supervised by a Professor.

4         Took several English courses

5         Took two years of Japanese language studies

Ventura Community college, Ventura CA                                                                         (1996-1998)

1         Completed two years of undergraduate work while maintaining a 3.7 overall G.P.A.

2          Involved with one-act student plays as a director in Theater arts.

3         Took several science courses including, math, physics, chemistry to have an equivalent of a B.S.

Buena High School, Ventura CA                                                     1996

1         Three years of Spanish studies

2         M.V.P. Varsity wrestler

Experience

High School Math and Economics teacher, # 55 High School, Beijing, China (Septemper 2009 to present )

1.       Duties include teaching Standard level IB math and economics to 9^th, 10^th and 11^th graders

High School Math and Science teacher, Saint Bonaventure High School               (Aug 2006 to June 2009)

1                   Duties include teaching College prep chemistry and AP Calculus, Algebra II, Trignonmetry to juniors and seniors.

Private one-on-one tutor, BrightAppleTutoring                                                            (2005 to present)

1                   Duties include tutoring a client’s child in the client’s home in various subjects, usually math.

Math instructor for an online tutoring company, Academy123.com                          (2004 to present)

1         Duties include presenting various math problems online from various textbooks that range in skill level from Pre-Algebra thru Calculus via an interactive media.

Manager of an after-school educational service, The Tutoring Center Inc                      . (2002-2005)

2         Involved with various aspects of maintaining a successful educational business:    staffing, training, data base operations, business promotions, and customer service.

3         Worked directly with parents to establish appropriate programs and reported the progress of the programs by monitoring the children’s success. This included initial assessment tests.

4         Involved with the instruction of the children in a one-to-one environment dealing with core subjects such as math and English grammar levels K-12.

5         Supervised a team of instructors to implement the instructional techniques created by Dr. Thalheimer, the owner.

ESL instructor to Japanese students in Japan, ECS Language school                                    (2001)

1         Prepared and delivered English lessons to various levels and ages of Japanese students in Japan.

Substitute teacher for Ventura unified school district,                  (off and on from 200 to the present)

2         Duties include implementing lesson plans from regular teachers and monitoring behavior and progress of students in a classroom environment.

Sales representative/manager, Southwestern Co.                                           (summers of 98’ and 99’)

3         Duties included presenting educational materials to families in Midwestern states.

4         Managed during the second summer where I helped other students with presentations and work schedules while monitoring progress.