Sample Resume - Chronological Format
The Chronological format is the most familiar.  It begins with the present or most recent job and works backwards.  Always include the employers name, location, dates of employment, and job title.  As mentioned above the vital part of your resume will be in your description of the job responsibilities.

 

MARIA LEE
 59 Milton Street
Torrington , CT 06790
(860) 884-1133  

JOB OBJECTIVE
To utilize teaching experience and bilingual abilities in a position as a DCF case worker  

SKILLS SUMMARY

  • 6 years experience as a certified substitute teacher in inner city schools

  • Education in chemical engineering with 5 years experience in chemical laboratory

  • Bilingual with fluency in Spanish, Italian, and English
  • Hard-working, intelligent employee who is committed to the job

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003-Present  Northwestern Connecticut Community College , Academic Skills Center
                    Bilingual Aid

  • Interpreter for Spanish speaking students involved in ESL/GED classes

  • Administers placement testing

  • Assists students in the registration process

  • Performs office tasks such as organizing student records and filing

  • Responsible for general neatness and orderliness

1996-2003      Certified Substitute Teacher in Los Angeles City Schools

  • Special qualification for teaching bilingual math

  • Followed teacher lesson plans

  • When necessary developed spontaneous lesson plans

  • Communicated with other teachers in developing effective methods of presenting materials

  • Developed a store of successful teaching tools and ideas for use in the classroom

  • Involved students in learning activities which held their interest

  • Conducted special projects for the introduction of cultural themes

  • Conducted parent conferences

  • Contacted parents regarding student progress and difficulties

  • Handled occasional difficult family interactions

  • Wrote statements/reports as needed regarding unusual incidents

2001-2003      Intermediate School #232  

  • Taught all subjects, particularly Spanish, math, science, and bilingual program

  • Worked under supervision of physical education teacher in large scale phys ed classes

  • Especially enjoys the Intermediate age group

1997-2000      Primary Schools #28, #8, and #4

  • Substitute teaching grades Pre K through 5

  • Work with bilingual programs as well as monolingual programs

  • Taught in special education classes, dealing with behavioral disorders, ADHD, etc.

1996-1997      Primary Schools  #28, #8, and CIS #147

  • Substitute teaching grades Pre K through 5

  • Long-term math substitute at Intermediate School

1988-1993      Leroy Company, Clifton , NJ   Chemical Laboratory Technician

  • Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis on various materials including hazardous wastes, substances from refineries, etc. both routine and complex

  • Performed all needed calculations required in the specific test analysis

  • Used a variety of testing methods and procedures, such as heat, chemical reactivity, weight of materials, etc.

  • Utilized appropriate instrumentation and calibrated for accuracy

  • Prepared reports detailing and describing results

  • Progressed to increasing levels of responsibility and job complexity

  • Trained and assisted new employees

  • Followed safety protocols and utilized protective equipment and clothing

 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

1992-1993      Hasbrouck Heights Hotel, Hasbrouck , NJ        Hostess

  • Hostess in hotel restaurant, greeting and seating customers

  • Coordinated reservations

  • Handled room service orders

  • Assisted wait staff during busy times

 

1985-1988      Co-Photo and Daily Blue Clothing Manufacturers, Brooklyn , NY
       Sewing Machine Operator

  • Employed in manufacturing during time of adjustment to new country and language barrier

  • Constructed garments such as jackets, suits, dresses, pants from start to finish in the manufacture of fine clothing

  • Performed frequent measurements to create accurate results

  • Worked with a variety of textiles including leather, denims, silks, velvets, etc.

  • Also worked in the construction of commercial sewing products such as camera bags, musical instrument covers, etc                    

1985              Immigrated to the United States

  • Began intensive study of English language

  • Began adjustment to cultural and institutional change

 

CERTIFICATION

1996-2003     OPDC  (Occasional Per Diem Certificate), Los Angeles Department of Education, Los Angeles , CA

EDUCATION

1984-1985     Italian Embassy CECTI (Center for International Technical Cooperation), Milan , Italy

  • Training and research program in dairy produce ( 8 months)

  • Studied production of yogurts, cheeses, butter, milk products

  • Studied Italian language

1976-1984     University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic

  • B. S. Degree in Chemical Engineering

  • Heavy concentration of advanced math courses including calculus

  • Final thesis/project involved conducting research on oils in food products

 

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