career profile

creative and passionate educator with the goal to see students succeed and become life-long learners. driven instructor with innovative means of delivering curriculum content in a way in which students of varying learning abilities from can simultaneously understand.

substitute teaching / lead instruction / child care / group settings

professional experience

naples christian academy, 2009 c present

substitute teacher c all grades

• tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by lead teachers.
• present subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, or role-playing methods.
• observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate to positively reinforce self esteem.

 

first baptist church of naples, 2007 c present

child care teacher

• support the emotional and social development of children ages 2 to 8, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs and organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games.
• recommend or initiate measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
• observe and monitor children's play activities and identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
• keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.

 

paradise coast realty group, inc., 2005 c present

real estate broker and owner

• sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others and obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
• compare properties with similar properties that have recently sold, in order to determine the competitive market price.
• act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details, and during the closing of sales.
• generate lists of properties for sale, their locations and descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
• maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, and types of available mortgages, financing options and government programs.
• arrange for financing of property purchases, and appraisal of property values.

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additional experience as accounting manager and office supervisor for great lakes homes of southwest florida, inc.

education

liberty university

pursing a masters of education/teaching and learning for middle grades, 2009 c present 

 

liberty university                                                                                              

bachelor of science in education, 08/2009

 

edison community college

associates in arts in early childhood education, 08/2008

 

hodges university

26 credit hours receiving honors on all courses, 2000

 

lorenzo walker technical institute

certificate in culinary arts, 1998

volunteer activities

first baptist church of naples, 2009 c present

middle school ministry volunteer

lead teacher for 6th grade girls for sunday morning bible study class and wednesday evening class.

 

first baptist church naples, 2004 c present

volunteer in preschool and children s ministries

• lead pre-k 3 awana teacher for 2 years.
• lead pre-k 4 awana teacher for 1 year.
• lead infant caregiver during saturday services for 1 year.
• lead teacher during vacation bible school for ages 3 and 4.

professional development

• association of christian schools international (acsi) certified
• florida department of education (pending certification) c passing score on state exam just waiting for letter of eligibility from state
• certified lay counselor from the american association of christian counselors
• 63-hours sales associate pre-license course and passed examination.
• 45-hours sales associate post-license course.
• 60-hours broker pre-license courses and passed examination.
• 46-hours broker post-license courses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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hiring agent name

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company name

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a teaching capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i would like to express genuine thanks for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include instructing students from the pre-school age up to middle school age. i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge as a substitute teacher, child care teacher, lead middle school teacher, and volunteer in preschool and children s ministries. additionally, i am pursuing a masters of education/teaching and learning for middle grades from liberty university. currently, i posses a bachelor of science in education and an associates in arts in early childhood education.

 

to complement this background, i offer ability to teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. i am well able to establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

 

in my class, i provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. as an experienced educator, i enjoy planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

 

as a member of your team, 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 your institution, and i look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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