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Sample Resume y ENGLISH – SPANISH TEACHING Susan M. Allen 622 N. 13th Street ▪ Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414) 288-5576 ▪ susan.allen@mu.edu

PROFILE

Seeking a position as a high school English and/or Spanish teacher.

ƒ Certification: 9-12 English (#435), 9-12 Spanish (#243) ƒ Spanish fluency, study in Spain; travel to England’s Shakespeare country ƒ Experience and interest in yearbook and newspaper; editor of newspaper during high school ƒ Dedicated educator; mature, sense of humor ƒ Believe strongly in assessing students needs, using a variety of teaching methods and accurately assessing individual learning styles ƒ Passion for motivating and inspiring students to help them reach their full potential

EDUCATION

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI Bachelor of Arts Degree in English , May 20xx Minor: Spanish GPA: 3.2/4.0; Major GPA: 3.5/4.0 INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGE, Seville, Spain, Summer 20xx ƒ Study abroad program with a focus on Spanish language and culture ƒ Improved fluency in Spanish ƒ Gained global point of view and openness to new ideas and practices

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Fall 20xx

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Milwaukee, WI Student Teacher ƒ Organized and presented unit plans in English classes independently on a regular basis ƒ Coordinated and lead all classroom activities for two weeks ƒ Team taught one poetry unit ƒ Tutored high-risk students after school and acted as a mentor and role model ƒ Participated in committee for adoption of new language textbook

WOODS GIRL SCOUT CAMP, Woods, WI

Summers

Counselor ƒ Served as advisor to ten girls and helped coordinate camp activities ƒ Directed volleyball and tennis program ƒ Ensured safety of all campers

'xx-'xx

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Spring, 20xx

HISPANIC OUTREACH PROGRAM, Milwaukee WI Interpreter , 10 hours/week REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH, Milwaukee WI Literacy Tutor, 3 hours/week

09/xx – 06/xx

AWARDS/ACTIVITIES

ƒ Honors Program, Dean's List, three semesters ƒ MU Student Education Association, President ƒ Intramural Volleyball

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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