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Richard Colgan

349 Pin Oak Drive Coopersville,MI

Summary

Semi-retired teacher looking for parttime or fultime position helping adults develop skills necessary to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource Rm.'Navigator' (Americorps)

Washington State Employment Security Department
Yakima, Washington
09.2013 - 07.2014

Assisted customers in all job search activities including preparation of resumes, cover letters, and references. Also taught class in Keytrain to heighten their awareness their awareness of soft skills in the job search process. Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.

Resource Rm. 'Navigator' (Americorps)

Washington State Employment Security Department
Yakima, WA
09.2010 - 07.2011

Assisted customers in job- search endeavors, including use of computers to make cover letters and resumes, to locate employers and to find opportunities for further education.

Adult ED/GED Teacher: UnionGap Restituion Center

Yakima Valley Community College, Prison Education
Yakima, Washington
10.2004 - 04.2005
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.

Adult Ed/GED Teacher,Ahtanum View Correction Ctr.

Yakima Valley Community College, Prison Education
Yakima,, WA
11.2000 - 04.2001
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Managed small and large groups of students.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Instructed students on core subjects of reading and writing.

Education

Master of Arts - International Affairs

University of CT
Storrs, CT
08.2004

Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.1970

Timeline

Resource Rm.'Navigator' (Americorps)

Washington State Employment Security Department
09.2013 - 07.2014

Resource Rm. 'Navigator' (Americorps)

Washington State Employment Security Department
09.2010 - 07.2011

Adult ED/GED Teacher: UnionGap Restituion Center

Yakima Valley Community College, Prison Education
10.2004 - 04.2005

Adult Ed/GED Teacher,Ahtanum View Correction Ctr.

Yakima Valley Community College, Prison Education
11.2000 - 04.2001

Master of Arts - International Affairs

University of CT

Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature

University of Washington
Richard Colgan