IELTS 8.0

Reading: 8.5

Listening: 9.0

Writing: 7.0

Speaking: 7.5

TEFL CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
EXPERIENCED TEACHING STUDENTS RANGING FROM PRESCHOOL TO UNDERGRADUATE

Dedicated teaching professional with experience teaching students of all ages. Poised for ESL role guiding students in developing conversational, academic, and business English skills. Well versed in deconstructing learning process to facilitate comprehension. Creative in developing and delivering lessons. Astute in assessing students, measuring progress, and providing specific recommendations for improvement.

Preschool Teaching • Tutoring • Training • Educational Programs
Adult Education • Undergraduate Education • Speaking & Presentations

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS, Wilmington, NC 2014 –Present
Teaching Assistant – Intensive Behavioral Support Classroom

Responsible for educating elementary school students identified as needing support behaviorally and academically. Reference each student’s Individualized Education Plan to create lesson plans and a classroom environment so students can reach their academic goals. Trained as substitute teacher for grade levels K-12.

• Several students with a modified academic day have been able to extend their time in school.
• Several students have been able to partially or fully reintegrate with general education classes.

Volunteer

Tutored ESL students taking online U.S. History course. Students included native Spanish, Arabic, and Karen speakers with varied levels of English proficiency. Prior to my volunteering, the students were off pace and in danger of failing the course. Adapted texts, taught academic vocabulary, reading, writing and note taking skills.

• All students scored proficient on end of course exam and passed the course.

SHIONOGI, INC., Wilmington, NC 2012 – 2014
Professional Sales Consultant

Educated healthcare professionals including obstetrician/gynecologists, urologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, internal medicine specialists, and family practitioners on product safety and efficacy. Developed clear presentation objectives to enable effective customer engagement, leading to message delivery consistent with brand strategy. Utilized electronic and paper presentation tools to engage customers. Evaluated presentations and established goals and objectives for future presentations.

• Achieved #1 district ranking, and top 30% regional and national rankings, for launch of Osphena.
• Twice won weekly “Beat your Best” contest.

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, Fayetteville, NC 2005 – 2012
Professional Sales Representative

Educated internal medicine practitioners, primary care physicians, urologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, and community hospitals on product safety, efficacy and managed care access. Assessed market potential, planned and executed territory strategy, and organized promotional educational events. Member, 2012 Regional Advisory Committee.

• Won President’s Club 2011, 2007, and 2005, for finishing #3 (silver), #2 (gold), and #1 (platinum) in Carolinas region.
• Educated district on Department of Defense step therapy and prior authorization processes.
• Led Micardis brand for district in 2006-7, defining business plan, liaising with sales force, and managing samples and promotional items.
• Led sales technique and brand review presentations at numerous district meetings.

THE UNITED STATES ARMY 1999 – 2005
Platoon Leader, 112th Signal Battalion (2004 to 2005)

Provided training, readiness, and professional development for Special Operations Signal Platoon. Supervised 26 personnel in tactical training and maintenance. Held accountability for equipment valued in excess of $12 million.

• Deployed company to 7 locations throughout Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
• Platoon recognized for excellence during predeployment inspection by Battalion Commander.

Platoon Leader, 50th Signal Battalion (2002 to 2004)

Selected as rear detachment commander of 514th Signal Company, managing HQ section, electronic maintenance shop, motor pool, communications missions and supply functions. Commanded training, readiness, and professional development for 70+ soldiers. Maintained accountability for equipment valued in excess of $25 million.

• Delivered 100% mission success and 100% accountability of personnel and equipment at close of rating period with all subordinate elements returned from deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Achieved operation readiness as proved by meeting standards of comprehensive external assessment.
• Merited Brigade Commander’s recognition for excellence for demonstrating leadership through several communications mission. Rated in top 5% of lieutenants in the Battalion.

Parachute Rigger, 600th Quartermaster Company (1999 to 2002)

Managed personnel, cargo parachutes, and associated equipment.

• Selected to work in NCO position as the primary trainer for all incoming soldiers.
• Designated as NCO in charge of 10 soldiers tasked to proctor for North Carolina state exams.
• Distinguished Honor Graduate of Junior Leadership Development Course.
• Distinguished Military Graduate of the Officer Candidate School.

CENTRAL CAROLINA BANK, Durham, NC 1998 – 1999
Customer Service & Sales Representative

Sold portfolio of retail financial products and services.

• Exceeded sales expectations consistently throughout employment.
• Selected as employee of the month and recognized as top performer during seasonal credit card promotion.

ENCHANTED CARE LEARNING CENTER, Powell, OH 1997 – 1998
Preschool Teacher

Planned and implemented educational program to support students’ intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. Communicated in manner appropriate to facilitate young children’s’ comprehension. Provided safe, secure environment. Interfaced with parents regarding educational programming and their child’s progress.

• Provided experiences and activities across learning modalities, including songs, games, and storytelling.
• Developed activities that introduced math and literacy concepts, as well as culturally-appropriate programs.
• Conducted student observation and noted educational progress in confidential files.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, West Lafayette, IN 1993 – 1996
Tutor

Provided academic tutoring to individuals and small groups. Subjects included English, Communications, Spanish, Psychology, Art History, Biology and Trigonometry. Simplified assignment instructions to facilitate understanding. Assisted in test preparation for mid-term and final exams.

• Assessed students’ performance on assignments, and issued recommendations for improvement.
• Guided student athletes in building study skills for classroom success and player eligibility.