Education

Bachelor of Arts

University of South Florida St. Petersburg

·       Major: English BA

·       Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.72.

·       Related Coursework: English Writing and Composition, Literature for Adolescents, Acquisition of Knowledge, English Literature, American Literature.

·       A member of both the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the National Dean’s List.

Professional qualifications

Teaching and Tutoring

·       Experienced in tutoring Elementary School children in language skills in the home to increase vocabulary and speaking skills.

·       Obtained private training in Applied Behavior Analysis to encourage learning and social development in children with mental disabilities.

Management

·       Acted as the sole manager of a fitness center at all times in the owner’s absence.

·       Managed employees, handled membership accounts, responded to inquiries, and maintained the operation of the gym.

Sales

·       Acted as a salesman to potential clients of the fitness center and wrote marketing documents.

Experience

2010 – Current     English Language Instructor

****** English Language School

·       English language instructor for elementary and middle school students.

·       Focus on listening, speaking, writing and conversation.

·       Taught both lecture classes and phone lessons.

·       Managed classes ranging from 1 to 15 students.

2008 – 2009      Fitness Center Manager

Anytime Fitness

·       Operated a privately owned gym in St. Petersburg, Florida.

·       Acted as a salesman to new clientele.

·       Managed clients and employees.

2005 – 2007     In-Home Tutor and Therapist for Children

Multiple Clients

·       Taught language and communication skills to children in Preschool and Elementary School.

·       Provided ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) therapy for children with autism.