Virginia Light
Southport,CT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate college-level teacher with strong organizational skills eager to pivot into corporate operations position. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy And UConn
Stamford, CT
08.2019 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons on American and British literature and grammar to 30+ students daily.
- Taught English language to diverse students in academic setting.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Made use of available technologies in daily learning, such as Blackbaud and Excel.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
Head English Teacher
Thornton-Donovan School
New Rochelle, New York
08.2011 - 08.2019
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignments and homework.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics, including annual travel study.
Administrative Director
Chappaqua Learning Center
Chappaqua, New York
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Assigned tasks and directed team of professional tutors.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Proofread / edited over 1,000 essays.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Communications Associate (Temp.)
Nokia, Inc
White Plains, New York
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Handled inbound contacts and provided customer service according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitored promotional calendar and delivered communications and support materials to meet forecasted results.
- Cultivated productive relationships with major businesses, securing profitable partnerships.
- Reviewed staff-written materials and edited for content and brevity.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Onboarded new hire when contract was fulfilled
Public Relations Coordinator
Extension Basin Systems, Inc.
Croton-on-Hudson, New York
05.2006 - 12.2007
- Collaborated with external PR firms, as well as internal sales and marketing managers, to determine branding, product positioning and media messages.
- Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
- Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities.
- Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches.
- Built professional relationships with distributors, customers and media staff by attending trade shows.
- Planned and organized seminars, meetings, and trade shows
- Introduced head engineer and firm's president to external marketing firm at stormwater conference, resulting in 20% increased revenues.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Secondary English Education
Pace University
Pleasantville, NYMaster of Philosophy - English Language And Literature
Fordham University
The Bronx, NYMaster of Arts - English Language And Literature
Fordham University
The Bronx, NYBachelor of Science - American History
SUNY Empire State College
White Plains, NYSkills
- Curriculum development
- Progress Assessments
- Differentiated instruction
- Student records management
Timeline
English Instructor
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy And UConn
08.2019 - Current
Head English Teacher
Thornton-Donovan School
08.2011 - 08.2019
Administrative Director
Chappaqua Learning Center
11.2008 - 08.2011
Communications Associate (Temp.)
Nokia, Inc
01.2008 - 09.2008
Public Relations Coordinator
Extension Basin Systems, Inc.
05.2006 - 12.2007
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Secondary English Education
Pace University
Master of Philosophy - English Language And Literature
Fordham University
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - American History
SUNY Empire State College
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