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Vincent Monico

Vincent Monico

Summary

Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL for adult students from over 90 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.


Overview

58
58
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Instructor

Frederick Community College
01.2011 - Current

. Taught ESL and GED classes part time remotely and in-person to adult students from all over the world. Taught every level from beginning to advanced.

. Developed curriculum for intermediate level English workshops, transition classes for ESL students advancing from ESL classes to GED classes, and developed and taught a Commercial Driving License (CDL) class to students seeking to advanced into a career driving a Class B truck or school bus.

ESL Instructor

Carroll County Community College
06.2010 - 12.2018

. Taught ESL and GED classes to adult students from beginning to advanced levels.

. Worked with the college to develop curriculum for both ESL and GED students.

Computer Training Manager

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
06.1990 - 01.2010

. Managed computer training for more than 2000 employees and 50 offices nationwide.

. Created in-depth training manuals for all employees including employees with disabilities.

Implemented and supervised a Computer Help Desk.

. Coordinated and prioritized training courses for top level officials in the agency.


Computer Training Specialist

Bureau Of Indian Affairs
06.1985 - 06.1990
  • Developed training handbooks, computer tutorials and reference materials to count the number of students in schools on Indian Reservations for purposes of funding.
  • Delivered group and individual training the procedures of using technology to inventory students at schools on Indian Reservations.

Public Affairs Specialist

Bureau Of Indian Affairs
01.1981 - 06.1985
  • Wrote speeches, press releases, media responses and public service announcements.
  • Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information about the direction of the agency.

Art Instructor

Bureau Of Prisons
01.1980 - 12.1980
  • Planned and executed activities for inmates to promote skills and talent development and to keep inmates occupied during their incarcerated terms.

Special Education Instructor

Bureau Of Indian Affairs
09.1975 - 12.1979

. Taught disabled Indian students academics and training skills to assist them with life expectations to include mentally disabled, autistic, and learning disabled children.

. Wrote annual proposals for funding the special education program for the Indian students residing on the Indian Reservation.

. Worked flexible hours to raise funds to take my students on a week long trip to Disneyland. We prepared special lunch menus by cooking food and serving employees lunch to raise money which also taught students how to prepare foods and provide service to customers.

Special Education Art Instructor

Bonnie Brae School For Boys
09.1971 - 06.1975

. Art Instructor of Emotionally Disturbed and Socially Maladjusted boys at a private residential institution for boys.

. Created a yearbook, a newsletter, a photography club, and other extra curricular activities for the boys to help them learn skills and occupy their time constructively.

Education

Certification in Special Education - Special Education

Kean College
Union, NJ
06.1974

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
05.1971

No Degree - Fine Arts

Newark School of Fine And Industrial Arts
Newark, NJ
05.1969

Skills

  • Instructional Techniques
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Enrichment Programs

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited Working

Timeline

ESL Instructor

Frederick Community College
01.2011 - Current

ESL Instructor

Carroll County Community College
06.2010 - 12.2018

Computer Training Manager

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
06.1990 - 01.2010

Computer Training Specialist

Bureau Of Indian Affairs
06.1985 - 06.1990

Public Affairs Specialist

Bureau Of Indian Affairs
01.1981 - 06.1985

Art Instructor

Bureau Of Prisons
01.1980 - 12.1980

Special Education Instructor

Bureau Of Indian Affairs
09.1975 - 12.1979

Special Education Art Instructor

Bonnie Brae School For Boys
09.1971 - 06.1975

Certification in Special Education - Special Education

Kean College

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Maryland Institute College of Art

No Degree - Fine Arts

Newark School of Fine And Industrial Arts
Vincent Monico