Kerry Ann Rizzo
Gorham,ME
Summary
Self-aware, empathetic, and optimistic professional seeking Adjunct Faculty role in English/Humanities. Experienced with providing relevant, weekly feedback to fellow students, enabling better learning outcomes, including polished academic writing and high-level critical thinking. Seeking to apply my leadership, organizational, and student support skills to providing an exceptional learning environment, utilizing my professionalism, my attention to detail and my knowledge and love of writing, rhetoric and American, British and global literature.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Retreat Leader
Kairos Retreat, Cheverus High School
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated group discussions to foster participant engagement and reflection for thirty high school seniors.
- Led small group discussions with groups of eight.
Teacher/Volunteer, TEFL
Scarborough Adult Education
01.2023 - Current
- Discussion leader and one-on-one tutor for diverse group of adults learning English; passionate about building student confidence and positive student learning outcomes.
Human Resources Specialist
Cheverus High School
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led small group discussions, bringing four staff members together to improve workflows.
- Collaborated with Leadership Team to advise human resource best practices.
- Led small group transition meetings for new hires and resigning employees.
Volunteer
Telling Room
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Discussion leader with students aged 13-18 in weekly poetry and prose classes, providing opportunities to build student confidence and supporting diverse group of learners.
Accountant
Kitchen Cove Design Studio
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led financial discussions with company Principal.
Business Administrator
Langford and Low
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Facilitated communications within the company, disseminating operations information in a timely manner.
- Led small group new staff orientations.
Practice Manager
Maine Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Led team of 16 administrative staff of diverse ages and nationalities.
Executive Assistant
Lewis Saul & Associates
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Provided executive support for Firm Principal. Coordinated national/international meetings, arranged travel.
Finance Manager/ Paralegal
Doremus & Kantor
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Drafting legal and other documents. Coordinated meetings, arranged travel, provided executive support.
- Streamlined accounting operations by introducing automated systems and best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Providence College
Providence, RISkills
- Skilled discussion leader able to facilitate lively debate Strong organizational skills, excellent planning skills, outstanding research skills and well-developed project management skills Experienced as point person keeping curriculum flowing smoothly Solid technology skills: Google Suite, Outlook Suite, Brightspace Four years’ experience with MLA formatting, also versed in APA and Chicago style
Timeline
Retreat Leader
Kairos Retreat, Cheverus High School
11.2023 - 11.2023
Volunteer
Telling Room
02.2023 - 05.2023
Teacher/Volunteer, TEFL
Scarborough Adult Education
01.2023 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Cheverus High School
01.2023 - 01.2025
Accountant
Kitchen Cove Design Studio
01.2022 - 01.2023
Business Administrator
Langford and Low
01.2017 - 01.2019
Practice Manager
Maine Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
Executive Assistant
Lewis Saul & Associates
01.2003 - 01.2011
Finance Manager/ Paralegal
Doremus & Kantor
01.1998 - 01.2001
Master of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Providence College