Cindy Pierre
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
TakeLessons
04.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement ESL and Reading lesson plans that address general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Instruct students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Elementary School Tutor
Varsity Tutors
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Plan lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Leverage technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
ESL Instructor
Lingua Language School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Administer language and academic assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Attend team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Develop activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Provide supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
ESL Teacher
EF Teach Adults Online
02.2021 - Current
- Teach 1-group, 45-minute, high-quality online English language classes to international adults
- developed activities and integrate technology to diversify instruction.
Tutor
St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with grad students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Plan lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Provide guidance with essay composition, grammar and syntax.
Volunteer Catechist
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Coral Springs, FL
09.2016 - Current
- Prepare 2nd and 3rd grade students to receive 1st Communion by providing religious instruction for a Catholic Church in a school setting
- Instruct 8th-12th graders to receive their Confirmation sacrament by providing religious instruction for a Catholic
- Church in a school setting
- Compose and execute lesson plans
- Worked with children's parents to promote Christian learning environment at home by providing resources and maintaining communication
- Used various classroom management techniques such as role- playing or puppets to enhance children's learning experience.
ESL Teacher
EF Teach Kids
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Taught 1-1, 25-minute, high-quality online English language classes to Chinese children
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
ESL Teacher
Kelly's Education, Ltd
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Taught 1-1, 25-minute, high-quality online English language classes to children in Hong Kong
- Increased ESL students' reading levels
Office Manager
SERVPRO of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Monitored daily productivity of office
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 10 employees
- Handled much of the incoming business and client requests for information
- Spearheaded human resources activities including recruiting, onboarding and regulating performance reviews
- Managed all of the financials for the company including accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Liaised with the corporate office for reports
- Supervised junior office manager and administrative assistant for 1st 2 years of position.
Junior Office Manager
SERVPRO of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
- Supported owners with daily operational functions
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
- Coordinated and maintained company calendar and Franchise communication for two franchises
- Monitored compliance and risk management
- Ensured employment files and records accuracy
- Managed franchise staffing plan for two franchises
- Sourced, recruited and onboarded all employees with new hire orientation
- Oversaw performance management and documentation
- Billed customers from two franchises for services
- Supervised administrative assistant.
Administrative Assistant
SERVPRO of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach, FL
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Composed and drafted outgoing correspondence for managers
- Dispatched all incoming emergency and service calls
- Provided customer service for production crew
- Handled all HR administrative functions such as recruiting for open positions, drafting offer letters, reference checks, vacation schedules, etc
- Drafted contracts and change orders
- Assisted with billing
- Assisted in permitting process
- Operated proprietary software and entered all customers into database
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup or courier delivery to customers
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter- office personnel
- Drafted biweekly time sheets for many employees
- Served as corporate liaison between the finance, IT and marketing departments
- Screened applicant resumes
- Screened and sorted incoming mail, faxes, and deliveries and routed them to the appropriate personnel
- Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and the public.
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Robert Half, Office Team
New York, NY
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Routed packages internally and internationally
- Stocked office with supplies and maintain the office space
- Prepared presentation materials
- Performed clerical duties such as filing and faxing
- Liaised between several offices to ensure proper billing and the payment of invoices
- Created expense reports
- Served as Administrative Assistant to two executives and two associates
- Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
- Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
Seasonal Field Specialist
World Strides
New York, NY
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Led groups of students and teachers on cultural tours of New
- York City
- Liaised between tour office, on-site coordinators and course leaders to regulate the trip
- Escorted groups to dinner, theater, shopping, etc.
Script Evaluator
Nantucket Film Festival
New York, NY
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Contracted on a short-term basis to read and evaluate film manuscript submissions for an annual film festival.
Events Coordinator
New Life Fellowship
Elmhurst, NY
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with the Pastor of Community Life to create effective administrative systems that supported the ministries of the church
- Spearheaded church-wide, equipping and connecting events alongside of the assistant pastor and pastors
- Oversaw event logistics and event execution under tight deadlines and parameters
- Managed the Events Logistics Assistant and Ministry Intern
- Provided administrative support for all other events and projects
- Integrated various art forms into the programming.
Human Resources Administrator
J. Walter Thompson
New York, NY
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Channeled the flow of a heavy volume of transactions for permanent and temporary staff through the HRIS database
- Onboarded a heavy volume of employees by conducting new hire orientations and managing all paperwork
- Planned and executed events for our diversity initiative
- Liaised with the legal and benefits departments to draft contracts.
Publicis - Human Resources Executive Assistant
New York, NY
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Was customer service contact for nearly 400 employees
- Managed local HRIS system
- Collected paperwork to ensure that employees were paid and received their benefits
- Researched and secured relocation and temporary housing for new employees Initiated visa renewal process
- Supported 1 C-level executive, a manager, and an associate with administrative duties.
Studio Coordinator
Rockwell Group
New York, NY
01.2003 - 09.2004
- Assisted Managing Principal and Design Principal with heavy travel, meeting arrangements and expense reports
- Supported a team of 7 by archiving, processing advertising orders, and creating media kits
- Provided hospitality and support for a large number of guests and clients.
Administrative Assistant
Motor Trend Magazine
New York, NY
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Liaised with administrative assistants in three sister offices to meet needs of visiting staff
- Supported a staff of four executives with heavy travel arrangements, expense reports and correspondence
- Processed sales orders and distributed media kits.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts, Dramatic Writing
New York University-Tisch School of The Arts
New York, NY1998
Skills
- Office Management
- Journalism
- Teaching
- Driver's License
- Microsoft Office
- Writing Skills
- Self-directed
- Bilingual-Haitian Creole
- Student-centered learning
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary education
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Adult Education
- Middle school education
Accomplishments
- TEFL and TESOL
- Certification
- Notary Public
- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Cindy Pierre is a TEFL and TESOL-Certified professional who is seeking to make a career change from office management to full- time teaching
- She has 4 years of experience as a volunteer teaching religious education, but is excited to teach English domestically, internationally or online
- She is passionate about life, learning and travel, and is hoping to share that passion with her students.
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Willing to relocate: , Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- TEFL Certified
- Notary Public-Broward County, FL
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
TakeLessons
04.2022 - Current
Elementary School Tutor
Varsity Tutors
02.2022 - Current
ESL Instructor
Lingua Language School
02.2022 - Current
ESL Teacher
EF Teach Adults Online
02.2021 - Current
ESL Teacher
Kelly's Education, Ltd
02.2021 - 08.2021
ESL Teacher
EF Teach Kids
11.2020 - 03.2022
Tutor
St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
10.2020 - Current
Office Manager
SERVPRO of Pompano Beach
07.2017 - 11.2020
Junior Office Manager
SERVPRO of Pompano Beach
01.2017 - 07.2017
Volunteer Catechist
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
09.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant
SERVPRO of Pompano Beach
08.2015 - 01.2017
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Robert Half, Office Team
01.2014 - 07.2015
Seasonal Field Specialist
World Strides
01.2014 - 05.2015
Script Evaluator
Nantucket Film Festival
02.2013 - 05.2013
Events Coordinator
New Life Fellowship
04.2012 - 10.2012
Human Resources Administrator
J. Walter Thompson
06.2008 - 10.2010
Publicis - Human Resources Executive Assistant
06.2005 - 07.2008
Studio Coordinator
Rockwell Group
01.2003 - 09.2004
Administrative Assistant
Motor Trend Magazine
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts, Dramatic Writing
New York University-Tisch School of The Arts