Experience Summary
As a business manager I have had full responsibility for million dollar organizations which included training of managers as well as training for employees. Training included development of curriculum to actually training employees in many subjects. I have been called a team builder as I can get employees and students to grow through coaching and training. This can be observed through my upward mobility in every position I have been in, this resume details some of my accomplishments.
Education:
• B.A. Secondary Education with Middle School Endorsement-Northeastern Illinois University-Courses taken, but not required for the B.A. in Secondary Education were Classroom Management Elementary Education and Problems, Issues and Practices in Education Middle School Endorsement. LA endorsement completed November 2010. General Science endorsement completed Summer 2011-Graduation December 19, 2009
• B.A. History Cum Laude-Northeastern Illinois University-Emphasis in many areas of history including: United States History, The History of Japan, United States foreign policy from the Revolution to the present, The Vietnam War, World History: Africa, World History: The West to 1500, World History: The West 1500 to present, World History: Latin America, The Scientific Revolution, and Contemporary Latin America, only to mention a few. All requirements for the B.A. in History complete-Graduation December 19, 2009
• Certificate in Business Administration-An intense modified MBA program for small business owners. This program given by the University of Illinois and the Executive Education Program focused on development of the strategic planning process.
Special Skills:
• As a business manager performed many public speeches. Computer skills are above normal through military training as well as large corporation training. Can teach and coach extra-curricular activities such as football, chess, and computers to name just a few.
Teaching Style
I believe that education is the key to success for young students. As a teacher, I hope to motivate students in ascertaining their inner strengths and abilities and discovering what truly inspires them. I aim to provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to trust their own opinions, while fostering confidence in order for students to realize their full potential.
Through my teaching experience thus far, I have found the method of facilitating rather than dictating to be a highly beneficial style of teaching. I have learned that if students construct their own learning experiences they will not only retain information longer, but they will also become more confident in their abilities. Being devoted to this assertion confirms that I have made the right career choice for myself. I love working with children and will continue to strive to be a positive influence in their lives.
I have come to realize how vital education is in the preparation for young people to achieve success in all endeavors set before them. I hope to instill a love of learning and a desire for constant knowledge within each student. This is why I have continued my education and enhanced my teaching ability with endorsements in Language Arts and General Science.
My Hobbies
Golf, travel, photography, first edition book and coin collecting
Other Comments
United States Army
• Various locations throughout the United States and Pacific. Top Secret Sensitive Information Clearance-Honorably discharged.
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude-Northeastern Illinois University-December 2009
Inductee-College of Education Northeastern Illinois University-September 2008
Phi Alpha Theta-National history honor society-April, 2008
National Council for the Social Studies-Member