teacher/administrator Resume
Michelle E. Cabrera
Sheely Drive, Fort Collins, CO
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Qualifications Summary
Experienced teacher and creative problem solver with ability to adapt and learn very quickly as well as a proven track record of managing classroom groups ranging anywhere from to students. Currently looking to work in program managing for educational NGO or nonprofit organization.
Exceptional communication skills: Adept at giving clear, concise instructions, lecturing, and public speaking. History of successful collaboration with teachers, administrators, students, and parents. Extensive experience writing, proofreading, and editing English language texts in an educational setting.
Excellent organizational skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and maintain accurate records with attention to detail.
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Photoshop, and Excel.
Foreign Languages
Russian: speaking/listening: fluent, writing/reading: intermediate
Japanese: speaking/listening: intermediate, writing/reading: elementary
Professional Experience
UPDK- HINES PARK PLACE CHILD CARE CENTRE, Moscow, Russia
Administrator and Assistant Teacher (Sept.- - July )
Worked as a member of a team of teachers at a Montessori preschool. Taught individual lessons focusing mainly on English language, including vocabulary, writing, and reading. Observed, evaluated, and documented student progress. Interpreted for Japanese parents who were unable to speak English. Wrote and/or edited and proofread all English language correspondence including information letters, student progress reports, newsletters, and employee evaluations. Wrote, rehearsed, and presented musical productions for holidays and special school events.
Selected Achievements
Created and wrote out stories which combined songs, dances, and dialogue for student productions.
Produced updated and clarified copies of current school policies.
ENGLISH PLAYSCHOOL, Moscow, Russia
Preschool Teacher (Sept. - July )
Taught and managed daily activity of an average of three to four-year-old children. Advised and collaborated with two assistants in order to plan lessons, activities, and extra projects. Wrote and distributed weekly newsletters. Observed, evaluated, and recorded student progress. Coordinated
and held parent-teacher conferences. Organized and rehearsed students on songs and dances for school concerts.
Selected Achievements
Students made dramatic progress in their English language speaking skills.
Updated and wrote out, in detail, the full curriculum for the preschool class, including all weekly themes, lesson plans, related art projects, cooking projects, and ideas for centers.
Established contact with a preschool teacher-trainer in the United States with the aim of improving the school, particularly in regard to obtaining resources, and training for teachers and assistants.
Trained replacement and wrote up a set of guidelines and responsibilities for the school’s teaching assistants.
HIMI CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Assistant Language Teacher, JET Programme (July - July )
Taught English Language at rural public elementary and junior high schools. Managed student activity in classrooms of to students at the junior high school level. Prepared and graded lesson materials and homework exercises. Wrote and graded speaking, listening, and writing tests. Planned and taught lessons for elementary school classes. Judged speech contests.
Selected Achievements
Wrote a number of successful lesson plans for the elementary school level.
Collaborated with officials at the Board of Education to improve the teaching and living experience for future program participants in that school system.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS in Colorado, Michigan, and Florida
Instrumental Music Teacher ()
Taught theoretical and physical aspects of instrument playing and kept records of individual student progress. Ran a business, including maintaining accurate records for purpose of filing business income taxes, developing payment system for students, renting space for lessons, and self-promotion through flyers, business cards, and visits to local schools.
Selected Achievements
Over the course of one year, built up a consistent studio of clarinet and saxophone students.
Successfully ran a small business.
Professional Musician ()
Practiced individually to prepare for auditions for, and rehearsals and performances with small and
large orchestral and jazz ensembles. Maintained records of all expenses during contracted periods
for purposes of filing taxes as a small business. Made all travel arrangements to get to and from rehearsals and performances.
Selected Achievements
Successful audition lead to more opportunities to play in the Northern Colorado area.
Invited to play with an opera company in Tokyo while living in Japan.
Education and Credentials
Master of Music Clarinet Performance, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, Greeley, CO
Bachelor of Music Education, Summa cum Laude, STETSON UNIVERSITY, DeLand, FL
Major: Music Education Instrumental: K-
Minor: Russian Language
Japanese language course COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, CO
One year of graduate work, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI
Study abroad, MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, Moscow, Russia
Summer courses, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Orlando, FL
Summer course and dual enrollment course, BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Melbourne, FL
Certifications
State of Colorado Teaching Certificate: Music K-. License #:
CELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching for Adults) Certificate
