Professional Resume
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Experience |
2006 – Present Self-Employed Freelance Writer § Writing: Professional content writer for a number of industry-leading websites. Also help market businesses by providing professional content and articles for websites and article directories. Independent Scoring Professional for Pearson Testing § Scorer: Score state administered reading and writing tests through the Pearson Scoring company. Utilize an online database to access, read, and evaluate student test responses. Work on a tight deadline to score and submit reading and essay tests. |
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2001-2005 Kumon Math and Reading Coordinator § Responsible for overseeing staff and students in the reading department of a math and reading tutoring company. Worked with students in grades PK – 9th. § Administered reading tests and assessed student performance based on work turned in and leveled reading assessments. Evaluated students’ oral reading ability based on fluency, speed, and pronunciation. § Worked with early readers in an intense phonics-based lab that included audio and visual aids. Worked with many students of Hispanic and Indian descent who did not speak English as their first language. § Helped struggling readers gain a better understanding of reading comprehension, spelling, and grammar. Also helped students improve their writing skills by critiquing short answer questions and critical thinking responses. § Trained new staff on the theories and practices of the Kumon center and evaluated employee interactions with students. |
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1998-2000 North Grade Elementary School-Aged Child Care Counselor § Responsible for a group of students in grades 3rd – 5th in a school-based after care program. § Assisted students with homework and led cooking, art, reading, and craft activities. § Worked with students who had exceptional needs, including Downs Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, complete visual impairment, and non-native speakers who had not yet learned English. |
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Education |
2001 - 2005 Florida Atlantic University § Graduated with a B.A. in English after receiving an AA in Elementary Education from |
