Brief Synopsis:

• Dedicated and multitalented individual well prepared to merge exceptional teaching and community experience with solid business background to excel in an educational and communal role.

  •  Classroom Instruction: Master’s Degree in Education and direct experience            teaching such subjects as computers, science, mathematics, language arts, and        social studies to elementary school students. Additional experience as a tutor          for community programs, and as a team trainer in corporate environments.
•   Youth Counseling / Community Service: Successfully planned, organized,                coordinated, and oversaw numerous community, sporting, educational and            social activities and programs for children, adolescents, teens, and young                adults. Collaborate effectively with other community officials to ensure                    successful execution of programs. Committed to motivating our youth to reach        their potential.
•   Business Management: Distinguished professional background in banking,             operations oversight, and international trade services. Track record of success         in leading smooth daily operations, guiding projects and teams to targeted             business objectives, and providing standard-setting customer service.
•  Additional Strengths: Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with a          commitment to quality and continuous process improvement. Employ strong          interpersonal skills and broad international experience to interface effectively        with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Accomplishments:
Community Volunteer / Youth Services:

-   Served in both leadership and support roles as a volunteer for key educational        and social programs focused on advancing the intellectual and physical well-        being of Chicago-area children and young adults:

-   Founded and managed the Murray Schoolyard Basketball Classic focusing             creating a positive family atmosphere for children, teenagers, young adults             and adults during the summer.
-   Founded and coordinated Youth, Vision, and Integrity, Inc. (Murray Schoolyard       Basketball Classic) Program focused on tutoring and mentoring children,                 young adults, and adults.
-   Completed three terms as a Local School Council (LSC) Member for the                   Murray Language Academy Local School Council. Two terms as parent                   representative, one term as community representative.
-   Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) Elliot Donnelley Youth Center (location) Served         as Board Member and Mentor/Tutor for CHESS (Chicago Educational Support       and Scholarship) Program.
-   Organized, scheduled, and led free tutoring services for students in Chicago’s         Hyde Park / Kenwood communities.
-   Served as a Guest Speaker on the topic “Get An Education, Stay in School” for         numerous Chicago elementary schools.
-   Current Board Member of the Chicago Youth Center (CYC) Elliot Donnelly               Youth Center.
-   Served as Illinois National Guard Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy mentor.                 Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy is a federal and state funded youth program for       16-18 year old at-risk youth in Illinois.
-   Volunteer for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago.
Education:
Master of Arts Degree in Education (Focus: Kindergarten through ninth grade instruction)
National-Louis University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science Degree in Management (Accounting Minor)
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
 

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