Worked with students with twelve-hour contract on a variety of subjects: reading, grammar, science, math, social studies.Met students in the library, or in their homes--typically twice a week for one and a half hours. Pre-tests prior to tutoring, and post-tests at the end, indicated that the majority of my students improved to at least be on average with peers of their age.My clients were predominantly hispanic. I was able to put my TESL skills to practice and find ways to modify instruction for ELLs. I also experienced being a guest in a variety of homes, and practicing Spanish with the parents to explain procedures, schedule appointments, and thank them for their hospitality.

Course title: English 104 – Accelerated Composition and RhetoricExclusively handled course planning, teaching, and assessment. Led students through the process of writing three major essays and building them into a portfolio, presented to the English department for assessment—all 25 of my students passed the portfolio process. Held office hours and mandatory individual conferences, giving every student personalized attention and feedback.Worked with an ethos of helping students move beyond needing a teacher by encouraging peer review, and requiring multiple revisions of each essay assignment.Course evaluations indicate that students found my teaching clear, and helpful, and the majority felt that their writing benefitted from taking the class.

Students come to the Writing Center for half-hour appointments to discuss any aspect of their writing, at any stage during the writing process (brainstorming, thesis formation, drafting, focus and organization, proofreading, etc.).Worked an average of 10 hours per week for seven semesters, and student evaluations of my performance during conferences are overwhelmingly positive. While not conferencing, I would help create worksheets, handouts, digital publications for the Writing Center, and perform other tasks to help enhance the center. Worked extensively with students with learning disabilities, elderly students, and ESL students.Developed my ability to communicate respectfully with students from diverse discourse communities and assist them in their integration into Standard Academic English

I live and work at CCAT. CCAT is a demonstration house showcasing sustainable lifeways in a modern setting. We maintain a positive energy balance through conservation and generating our own power with solar PV panels and heating our own water with solar thermal panels. We hold tours of our grounds and distribute information into the wider community. I am the Physical Site Manager at CCAT. I guide the 7 employees who work beneath me towards completion of our long term goals and projects. I handle administrative work and act as a liason between CCAT and the university which we receive funding from.

- Designed an organizational scheme for dry storage that drastically improved space usage- Assisted in preparation for opening a second restaurant- Created the Sanitation/Dishwasher list of duties- Trained a number of new employees - Learned the duties of every restaurant position (server/host/line cook) and covered other shifts as necessary

Worked full time enduring heavy manual labor: mixing concrete, digging ditches and footings, clearing brush.Worked in irregular settings such as in crawl spaces, on scaffolding, on roofs, and in attics.Operated chainsaw to cut down, move, and buck logs into usable timber. Operated heavy machinery: forklift, back hoe, tractor, portable mill, trucks with trailers. Operated heavy power tools: chainsaw, jackhammer, table saw, planer, reciprocating saw.Improved apprentice carpentry skills by performing tasks such as fence building, deck building, and building other small structures, framing and insulating, sheathing, and painting.Performed farm and ranch tasks such as transporting hay, taking care of chickens, goats, and pigs, weeding, shoveling, and cutting and stacking firewood.

Delivered furniture from multiple outlets throughout Humboldt County; carefully loaded and unloaded heavy and delicate items and moved them into homes.Developed ability to keep a cool and level head while enduring heavy manual labor and ensured that new items weren't damaged while moving up stairs and in crowded places.Drove a wide moving van throughout Humboldt County; experience backing into tight spaces, utilizing mirrors, and watching overhead.Utilized construction, landscaping, and machinery operating skills by cleaning and renovating foreclosed homes.Installed road signs working carefully on scaffolding and ladders; utilized communication and team coordination skills.

Learned basic carpentry techniques: framing, measuring and cutting, using a circular saw, effectively using a hammer and drill, etc.Learned how to paint houses exterior and do finish painting on interior.Learned to work with slate, granite, concrete, and synthetic materials such as Hardy Board.Worked heavily with forestry: chainsawing, log bucking, brush clearing, and bon-fires.Did landscaping tasks such as weed whacking and lawn mowing, selecting suitable foliage and planting them, weeding, and tilling soil. Company: A-1 Septic

Created artisan coffee drinks with speed and skill in the internationally famous Caffe Trieste.Served alcoholic beverages: tapped kegs, mixed drinks, and served wines.Doubled as a chef in kitchen to make fine panini sandwiches, and other light fare.Corresponded with suppliers to manage inventory.Ensured work area was always clean and sanitary. Bussed tables, washed dishes, and cleaned during off times. Operated and updated a computerized cash register system.

Crafted delicious sandwiches and salads in the famous Café Intermezzo.Maintained a calm composure working quickly and effectively during lunch rushes.Efficiently prepared high quality espresso drinks and coffees.Coordinated employee efforts for friendly and efficient service.Restocked and ensured restaurant was prepared for daily consumption.

Worked at information desk using store database to help customers find their purchases and increased sales by helping them find suitable substitutes if their request was unavailable.Worked in shipping and handling ordering and restocking books based on purchases and store need. Operated a multiline telephone assisting customers, giving information and directing calls to different departments.Attended the register and assisted in programming the POS system

Ensured ingredients were always stocked and prepared to be used.Worked at counter: took orders and served food when necessary.Bussed and cleaned tables throughout the restaurant. Washed dishes: saw that dishes were always cleaned and ready for use.Handled night cleanup: sweeping, mopping, and restocking entire restaurant.

Volunteered for two summers to help restack books, work data entry, assist borrowers, and correspond with other local libraries to coordinate borrowing and loaning.Further developed organizational and multitasking skills; took phone calls, aided patrons throughout the library, and did technical support on public computer terminals.Kept the grounds clean: cleaned up trash, stocked the bathroom, swept, and ordered loose books.

Located and accessed septic tanks to allow pumping or repair.Learned the basics of home sewage such as drainage, plumbing, leech lines, and septic systems.Coordinated with back hoe operator to assist in digging trenches to install new leech lines and septic tanks.Ensured the safety of work place on properties with pets, children, and guests ensuring occupants were not disturbed and work impact was minimized.Company: Ned's Book Store

Acquired excellent customer service and multitasking skills. Coordinated fellow employees to operate calmly and efficiently in a high stress, busy environment.Cleaned and operated a hot grill to make grilled sandwiches and hamburgers.Made a variety of over twenty sandwiches personalized orders.Sliced fine meats and cheeses and restocked deli side. Answered phone calls, took to-go orders, made deliveries, and operated cash register.

Operated a multiline telephone to dispense information, place callers on hold, and direct calls to appropriate offices.Operated a photocopier to make photocopies for teachers and students.Stored, organized, and accessed student records, mail, school records, and other information.Developed multitasking skills; learned to take phone calls, place callers on hold, assist people in the office, work on data entry, and operate office machines such as fax machines or photocopiers simultaneously.

Helped struggling math students acquire the skills and confidence they needed to succeed in higher levels of mathematics.Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Formal Logic