Christina G.
Private tutor in Bloomington, IN
Education
Indiana University, School of Library and Information Science Master of Library Science, School Media Certification, May 2009 – present Queen Mary, University of London, School of English and Drama Master of Arts, English Studies: Writing in the Modern Age, 2008 New York University, College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts, 2005 Major in English and American Literature, minor in fine arts, cumulative GPA 3.6
Experience
•I am a graduate student at IU, working toward a masters in library science and school media certification. I love teaching and am committed to pursuing a career in education. Whilst I am completing my degree, I can think of no better use for my time and abilities than to work as a tutor. •Extensive private tutoring for students of all ages and abilities Monroe County Public Library – Bloomington, Indiana Preschool Exploration Center Supervisor, May 2009 – present •Presenting the program “Learning through Play” to preschool children and parents, providing the opportunity for language development and early learning through entertaining activities •Observing activity in the room and interacting with children and parents •Establishing an educational atmosphere and organizing room set-up and materials •Assisting in signing up patrons for summer reading program Bank Street School of Education – New York, New York Archival Intern, Library, November 2008 – April 2009 •Assisted the archivist in organizing, arranging and describing archival materials documenting the Bank Street College Follow Through program to increase potential public accessibility •Produced an updated Guide to the Records of Bank Street College in print and digital formats •Inventoried and incorporated newly acquired materials into the archives •Catalogued new titles for the Children’s Book Committee •Assisted with miscellaneous administrative and clerical tasks in the library and college archives Dorling Kindersley, Penguin Group – New York, New York Publicity Intern, Rough Guides / DK Travel, February 2009 – April 2009 •Corresponded with book reviewers, advertisers and business partners to promote branded products •Maintained marketing and publicity databases, and wrote press releases and suchlike materials •Handling miscellaneous administrative and clerical tasks Books of Wonder—New York, New York Children’s Literature Connoisseur, November 2008 – April 2009 •Assisted customers in choosing age and ability-appropriate reading materials for child readers •Facilitated in-store events for authors and artists, including Neil Gaiman, Mo Willems, Hollie Hobbie •Handled miscellaneous tasks including setting-up store displays, shelving and stocking books Children’s Museum of Manhattan – New York, New York School Programs Educator, September 2008 – December 2008 •Taught early-childhood and elementary science lessons in a classroom setting at the museum and in outreach programs with public schools and libraries •Guided school groups through special exhibits, related lessons and art projects •Prepared classroom lessons and materials, and set and clean up the classrooms Dorling Kindersley, Penguin Group – London, United Kingdom Marketing and Publicity Intern, February 2008 – August 2008 •Corresponded with book reviewers, advertisers and business partners to promote DK’s non-fiction and educational materials, both adult and children’s titles •Wrote press releases, sales reports and grids and copy writing for on-line initiatives •Researched current market trends across a wide range of topics for departmental projects and presentations as well as for business travel and company events •Handled miscellaneous administrative and clerical tasks American Museum of Natural History – New York, New York Program Assistant, Science and Nature Program for Young Children, September 2006 – June 2007 •Taught early-childhood and elementary science lessons to students and their caretakers in a classroom setting as well as guided students through museum halls and special exhibits •Supervised free exploration of the classrooms, including handling animals, looking through books, and art and other hands-on activities, with students and their caretakers •Prepared classroom lessons and materials, and set and cleaned up the classrooms •Cared for and handled classroom pets and featured them in classroom lessons •Handled miscellaneous administrative and clerical tasks Instructor and Program Assistant, Adventure summer camps, June 2006 – August 2006, June 2007 – August 2007 •Created curriculum for and instructed “Ocean Adventures,” a three-day session in which seven- and eight-year old campers studied ocean creatures and habitats through lessons and activities in the classroom and museum •Co-instructed “Monkey Business: Primatology,” a week-long session in which nine- and ten-year old campers studied nonhuman primates through classroom museum lessons, activities and field trips •Facilitated understanding of each session’s topic through “field” assignments and hands-on activities •Assisted the instructor in setting and cleaning up the classroom materials, lessons and activities •Supervised the campers during lessons, activities and field trips Teaching volunteer, March 2006 – September 2006 •Guided classroom field trips through the museum by providing hands-on learning experiences that both compliment and supplement the halls’ exhibits •Prepared for teaching in the halls by doing research at the museum and using outside resources •Created prospectus for African Peoples’ hall and presented the lesson to other teaching volunteers •Interacted with children in the activity area for special museum exhibit “Lizards and Snakes: Alive!” •Participated in museum training, including lectures by museum curators and educators, and lessons in American Sign Language and teaching techniques Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc., Promise Academy Charter School – New York, New York Literacy Teacher in the After School Program, October 2005 – June 2006 •Taught English language arts, reading and writing to students aged four- to seven-years old •Prepared lesson plans and materials, adjusting to meet individual and group abilities •Managed the classroom so as to create an optimal learning environment •Assisted students with homework and other daytime classroom work •Worked closely with other teachers and parents to assess student progress •Participated in professional development training
Availability
Weekends at any time, Thursday at any time, Friday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I am very active and love traveling, cycling, running as well as books, movies and cooking.
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