EXPERIENCE
Bronx Community College Bronx, NY
ePortfolio Tutor, ePortfolio Program January 2014 - Present
Lead class tutorial sessions on the professional and academic uses of ePortfolio web pages, as well as individual sessions with students and professors alike.
Troubleshoot issues students may have with ePortfolio and other college software.
ESL Tutor, CUNY language Immersion Program September 2013 - Present
Interview students for enrollment.
Collaborate with teachers while monitoring students’ progress to best address students’ needs.
Assist students with writing and English speaking skills based on individual students’ needs.
Associazione Culturale Linguistica Educational Sanremo, Liguria, Italy
English Camp Tutor/Teacher and Supervisor June 2013 - August 2013
Supervised other tutors/teachers. Helped them prepare for activities. Planned daily afternoon activities for the entire camp.
Travelled around Italy teaching English grammar, vocabulary and functions through games, activities and songs.
Prepared the end of camp Final Show, for my class.
Supervised the children during meals and breaks.
Collaborated with colleagues and camp directors, working closely to coordinate games, songs and outdoor excursions.
Responsible for my own class as well as activity groups.
Bronx Community College Bronx, NY
Academic Coach, College Discovery February 2013 - December 2013
Assisted students with composition of degree curriculum completion plans.
Assisted counselors with student advisement.
Collaborated with faculty and administrators to assist students on probation with soft skills including: study techniques, note taking, time management, and coping mechanisms.
Provided one to one peer mentoring services to students.
Assisted students with language barriers and fluency issues to improve their English by providing tailored services that fit individual needs.
Tutor, College Discovery February 2013 - May 2013
Tutored beginner Italian I and II, Child Study and Contemporary Urban Education.
Assisted students in becoming independent learners and reaching a higher level of competence, while providing a supportive and encouraging environment where learning takes place at the learner’s rate.
Identified students’ areas of concern.
Assisted students in becoming active in the learning process.
Referred students to resources which fostered effective study skills techniques, such as workshops and online resources.
Embedded First Year Seminar Peer Mentor, First Year Programs September 2012 - May 2013
Collaborated with other peer mentors and administrators to create and design resourceful e-Portfolio web pages for peer mentors, students and professors.
Instructed a portion of the class (The Winner Circle Alert).
Collaborated with professors in classrooms and served as a support for students through listening and sharing my experiences.
Provided academic support for First Year Seminar students in several disciplines.
Helped students with time management, registration and scheduling for the upcoming semesters.
Teamed up with professors and other peer mentors to provide students with tools necessary to become successful.
Lab Supervisor, Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology September 2012 - May 2013
Supervised computer lab.
Troubleshot and addressed issues students and faculty members had with computers.
Assisted students with registration. Maintained lab protocols and handled incoming phone calls.
Embedded Tutor, Dept. of Reading and Education January 2012 - May 2012
Reinforced basic reading and study skills, and reading and critical thinking strategies with the goal of helping students develop independent learner skills in remedial reading courses.
Helped students further comprehend and develop vocabulary.
Collaborated with professors in classrooms.
Instructional Technology Tutor, Instructional Technology August 2010 – May 2013
Assisted professors and students with college software and programs such as E-Portfolio, OSSES, CUNY Portal, CUNYFirst and Blackboard.
Empowered students in comprehending essay structure and class material for several courses.
Collaborated with professors in classrooms.
Hagen-Lyons Residence New York, NY
Childcare Provider February 2011 - August 2012
Responsible for nutritional needs of children.
Set up and actively participated in daily recreational activities, including trips to playgrounds, public pools and museums.
Taught children Spanish.
The Bronx School of Science Inquiry and Investigation Bronx, NY
Volunteer Teacher February 2011 - May 2011
Collaborated with Rational-Animal, the Girl Scouts and Citizen Schools in promoting the Orange Ribbon for Animals Campaign.
Educated sixth grade girls about at risk animals.
Maintained order in the classroom and when on group outings.
Translated parts of the lesson for Spanish speaking students.
EDUCATION
Associazione Culturale Linguistica Educational, San Remo, Italy
Introductory Certificate in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language Through Theater and Play, September 2013
Teaching House, New York, NY
University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, January 2013
Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts Science, Education Option, December 2011
Honors:
Valedictorian 4.0 G.P.A.
Certificate of Excellence in Recognition for Participation in the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Certificate of Excellence in Recognition for Participation in the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society.
CRLA Level I Tutor, May 2010
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Smart Boards, and the Bronx Community College software (CUNYFirst, CUNY Portal, OSSES, Blackboard, and e-Portfolio).
ADDITIONAL
Near native proficiency in Spanish, Intermediate proficiency in Italian. Founding Alumnus Member of the United Leaders of CUNY. First Aid, CPR, AED for Adult, Child and Infant Certification. Sexual Harassment Awareness Training.
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