MY RESUME

EDUCATION

• Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  Candidate for a Masters in Education for Special Education

  Current GPA: 3.7

  • Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey

    Bachelor of Arts (BA)-Political Science, 1999

    GPA 3.0

  CREDENTIALS
  • NJ CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY: TEACHER OF SOCIAL STUDIES

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• 1. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT, HADDONFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION AND ASSISTANCE TO A STUDENT WITH AUTISM. RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STUDENT'S ENTIRE ACADEMIC PROGRAM. ASSISTS REGULAR AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN THE DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AS NECESSARY.

ACTIVITIES

1. High School:
• Boy Scouts of America-attained rank of Eagle Scout; served in multiple leadership and instructor positions; commended for completion of a conservation project that protected the local wetland reserve; thorough knowledge of camping, hiking, back packing, and outdoor skills
• Religious Education instructor-taught K-1st grade for two years
• Cross-Country/Track-team member for four years
2. College:
• Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)-served in multiple leadership and instructor positions for four years
• attended ROTC advanced summer camp
• attended U.S. Army Airborne School (1998) at Fort Benning, Georgia.
• University Center Student Manager-Worked 20-30 hours/week; responsible for University Center personnel; set up of for student activities/shows; managed the University ticket office; attended weekly meetings with the Vice President for Student Affairs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
First Lieutenant, Field Artillery, United States Army

• FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY:  Platoon Leader/Executive Officer: Responsible for the administration and management, as well as the, training, safety, discipline, health and welfare of up to 30 soldiers; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of up to 50 vehicles and pieces of equipment worth in excess of $6million.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
    
1. Quick Reaction Force Platoon Leader: Led a highly trained 24-man team in Skopje, Macedonia to conduct escort and security missions and returned to Germany safely.     
2. Developed efficient standard operating procedures for maintenance and supply systems that resulted in the Army’s Award for Maintenance and Supply Excellence in 2002.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Proficient with all MS Office applications
• Qualified for/maintained U.S. Government SECRET security clearance
• Interests include: Running, weight lifting, reading, hiking/camping, and international travel.

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