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First Name: Nellena Last Name: Christensen Address 1: 1312 Joshua St. Address 2: City: Kamiah State: Zipcode: 83536 Daytime Telephone: 208-935-7979 Evening Telephone: same Contact Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Cover Letter: Nellena Christensen 1312 Joshua St, Kamiah, ID. 93536 208.935.7979 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it May 5, 2010 Greetings My name is Nellena Christensen, and my husband and I are looking to move to Sydney, Australia where he plans to get his master's degree. I would love a job related to education in either English as a second language or with individuals with developmental disabilities. I have certification and experience in both related fields. I have been certified and working as a Developmental Specialist for both adults and children for the state of Idaho for the past three and a half years. My active duties include a supervisory role in training staff, developing curriculum, and coordinating with the family and community to enhance the independence for people with developmental disabilities. I have built many solid relationships with participants and their support teams over my tenure here as well as with my staff. Prior to becoming a Developmental Specialist, I worked in a private school in Seattle and in a TESL school in Taiwan where I planned fun activities for various age groups. I communicated daily with parents through discussions, back and forth books, newsletters and permission slips for activities. I also taught English classes to Kindergarten-12th grade students of widely varying levels of English ability, designed assessments, and established and maintained classroom discipline. I love working with people with unique challenges and believe that my skill set would be an asset to any company in this field. May I arrange an interview to further discuss my qualifications? I am available for phone interviews or feel free to contact me by email. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Nellena Christensen Resume: NELLENA GRACE NELSEN CHRISTENSEN Phone: 208.935.7979 Address: 1312 Joshua, Kamiah, ID. 83536 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Job Target: Seeking a job in which I can use my skills and training in developmental disabilities and education to create effective programs for individuals and groups to enable individuals to reach their full potential and to continue to enhance personal skills in these areas. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Motivated, dependable Developmental Specialist & ESL Teacher with training and experience in designing effective lesson plans, communicating clearly with bosses and parents, and implementing effective classroom management. Experience with developmentally disabled children. Offer strong academic base. Consistent history of providing high-quality workmanship in a timely manner and solid teamwork skills. Learn new concepts quickly. RELEVANT SKILLS AND TRAINING INCLUDE tutoring experience lesson planning academic proficiency working with special needs children organizing paperwork problem solving classroom management basic computer skills following directions EDUCATION: Developmental Specialist for Adults Certified: February 2007 Developmental Specialist for Children, 3-17 Idaho Training Cooperative Certified: October 2007 TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate ITT Completion: October 31, 2006 BA: English Literature Graduation: May, 2004 Northwest College (Currently Northwest University) Kirkland, WA GPA: 3.93 COURSEWORK: Educational Psychology, Fundamentals of Education, Sociology, Developmental Psychology, Math for Teachers, Art for teachers, Music for teachers, Safety Seminar; Current First Aid (12/09) & CPR (3/10) EMPLOYMENT: DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST Opportunities Unlimited 11/06-present Collect collateral and conduct assessments to determine program eligibility and needs and strengths of clients and potential clients. Collaborate with team members to implement person-centered-planning techniques to ensure highest level of independence and choice in programming for clients. Develop and monitor Individual Program Plans for each client according to specifications. Practice therapy with developmentally disabled children and adults. Coordinate focus groups and train group leaders. Coordinate with members of the administrative team for programming, billing, staffing issues, client and guardian relations, evaluations, paperwork, staff training, and general problem solving. Complete job training and testing according to government regulations. CHID CARE Fairview Christian School and Daycare, Seattle, WA 09/05-08/06 Sapling English School, Shu-lin, Taiwan ROC 09/04-08/05 Nanny for Debra McKnight, Redmond, WA 01/02-04-04 Nanny for Arne and Winny Lindroos, Redmond, WA 09/01-12/01 Provided consistent, responsible childcare. Designed and executed detailed, learner-centered lesson plans and fun activities for various age groups. Helped plan and execute special events and chaperoned outings. Coordinated schedules. Communicated daily with parents through discussions, back and forth books, newsletters and permission slips for activities. Fixed nutritious, kid-friendly meals and maintained the cleanliness of the location. Worked with children with developmental and behavioral issues. Taught English classes to Kindergarten-12th grade students of widely varying levels of English ability. Designed, conducted, and scored both written and oral assessment tests. Established and maintained classroom discipline. Established a reputation for being helpful and encouraging with co-workers and supervisors. FOOD SERVICE and RETAIL Lifeway book store 10/05-03/06 Pioneer Food Service, Northwest College cafeteria, Kirkland, WA 08/00-02/04 Becky's Burgers, Orofino ID 04/02-08/02 Hearthstone Lodge and Bakery, Kamiah, ID 04/04-08/04 Cooperated effectively with demanding and exacting supervisors to keep any and all business projects moving forward. Drafted advertisements and edited form letters for guests. Provided excellent customer service to all guests and potential guests including disabled and deaf guests. Maintained the elegant appearance of all aspects of each business. Achieved a professional standard of sanitation and attention to detail in a plethora of cleaning duties. Showed a willingness to tackle chores that other employees dreaded. Demonstrated a high level of integrity in managing the cash register and counting down the till at opening and closing. Found extra projects for the slow times. Completed and practiced additional training programs for sales and customer service. PERSONAL Voluntarily taught both children and adult Christian education and adult leadership training. Participated in Christian-based humanitarian efforts in the Dominican Republic and Kosovo. Coordinated Good Neighbor Day to aid senior citizens for three years. First treasurer of the Northwest College chapter of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. Reporter for The Talon college newspaper. Drama team participant. Square dancer. |
