rjcteachingresume2015

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REBECCA J. CANNON 536 Redstone Hill Rd #15 [email protected] (860) 919-8318 Bristol, CT 06010 www.linkedin.com/in/cannonrebecca BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH) CERTIFIED TEACHER Dedicated educator that implements creative lessons and activities to enrich adult learning. Strong history of providing assessments and educational instruction with strengths in reading and writing. Knowledgeable of various learning styles and capable of adapting content material to assist learners from all backgrounds. Adept at developing rapport, credibility and confidence with students and internal and external clientele. Computer skills include Microsoft Office applications, SMART Board, and ability to navigate the Internet. EDUCATION & LICENSURE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY – Albany, New York M.S. Teaching English as a Second Language MARIST COLLEGE – Poughkeepsie, New York B.A. Communications/Spanish STATE OF CONNECTICUT – Provisional Educator License (October 2009 to October 2017) HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Five years of experience in one-on-one tutoring and group instruction for English Language Learners. Serve as Spanish interpreter and advocate for nonnative speakers of English students and parents. Assess learners’ and job seekers’ career goals, interests and possible barriers to employment and develop plans to overcome obstacles. Conduct intake process and implement individualized employment and training plan. Develop new instructional workshops and techniques to serve learners. Utilize media and SMART Board technology to provide an active learning environment. Implement unique methods to engage students and take control of their personal learning experience. Assist students to improve their literacy skills and reading comprehension and instruct learners to express themselves in English utilizing written and verbal communication. Provide guidance and support to students on personal and academic concerns. Maintain and develop professional relationships with departments and community organizations. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY State of Connecticut: Department of Labor, Wethersfield, CT 8/04 to Present Programs and Services Coordinator – Project Management Office City of Bristol, Bristol, CT 9/13 to Present Certified Teacher - English as a Second Language Futures, Inc., Middletown, CT 1/10 to 4/10 Certified Tutor City of Bristol, Bristol, CT 9/07 to 3/10 Certified Teacher - English as a Second Language

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REBECCA J. CANNON 536 Redstone Hill Rd #15 [email protected] (860) 919-8318 Bristol, CT 06010 www.linkedin.com/in/cannonrebecca

BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH) CERTIFIED TEACHER

Dedicated educator that implements creative lessons and activities to enrich adult learning. Strong history of providing assessments and educational instruction with strengths in reading and writing. Knowledgeable of various learning styles and capable of adapting content material to assist learners from all backgrounds. Adept at developing rapport, credibility and confidence with students and internal and external clientele. Computer skills include Microsoft Office applications, SMART Board, and ability to navigate the Internet.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY – Albany, New York M.S. Teaching English as a Second Language

MARIST COLLEGE – Poughkeepsie, New York B.A. Communications/Spanish

STATE OF CONNECTICUT – Provisional Educator License (October 2009 to October 2017)

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of experience in one-on-one tutoring and group instruction for English Language Learners. Serve as Spanish interpreter and advocate for nonnative speakers of English students and parents. Assess learners’ and job seekers’ career goals, interests and possible barriers to employment and develop

plans to overcome obstacles. Conduct intake process and implement individualized employment and training plan. Develop new instructional workshops and techniques to serve learners. Utilize media and SMART Board technology to provide an active learning environment. Implement unique methods to engage students and take control of their personal learning experience. Assist students to improve their literacy skills and reading comprehension and instruct learners to

express themselves in English utilizing written and verbal communication. Provide guidance and support to students on personal and academic concerns. Maintain and develop professional relationships with departments and community organizations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

State of Connecticut: Department of Labor, Wethersfield, CT 8/04 to Present Programs and Services Coordinator – Project Management Office

City of Bristol, Bristol, CT 9/13 to Present Certified Teacher - English as a Second Language

Futures, Inc., Middletown, CT 1/10 to 4/10 Certified Tutor

City of Bristol, Bristol, CT 9/07 to 3/10 Certified Teacher - English as a Second Language