Marilyn Cardona

Cover Letter and Resume

Marilyn Cardona

123 Main Street

Brooklyn, NY 10000

Home: 718-123-4567

Mobile: 917-123-4567

Email: xxxxx@yahoo.com

I am a professional seeking an opportunity to work with an organization that will use my skills and experience. I work well with all levels of management and know how important it is to create an environment that is both effective and progressive.

I look forward to discussing the position with you in more detail. Please call me at your earliest convenience to schedule an interview. Thank you for your consideration.

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Objective:

To obtain a position that will utilize my skills and experience while promoting growth and development in the field of teaching.

Experience:

5/02 – 1/11

Medical Center New York

Executive Assistant

Provide administrative support to President / CEO, including other senior level management. Monitor and maintain calendar and coordinate meetings. Handle sensitive/confidential documentation for clients. Responsible for general office concerns, including supplies, mail distribution and needs of office. Responsible for payroll on ADP and Ultipro System.

11/01 – 4/02

Health Providers New York

Marketing Representative

Provided information to prospective/eligible persons seeking new medical insurance. Processed all insurance forms and ensured that all paperwork is accurate and compliant. Extensive follow-up with clients to ensure full understanding of insurance process/managed care. Met with approximately 50 clients per day and provided customer service. Assisted with all inquiries on insurance plan.

3/01 – 7/01

Decision Strategies Fairfax International New York

Office Assistant

Provided administrative support to Vice President and various office personnel. Screened calls and correspondence. Monitored and maintained calendar and coordinated meetings. Handled sensitive/confidential documentation for clients. Responsible for general office concerns, including supplies, mail distribution and needs of office.

1/99 – 1/00

HSBC New York

Bank Teller

Managed customer transactions. Handled large sums of currency and processed foreign currency. Maintenance of commercial accounts. Proofed all daily transactions of the bank and entire branch. Supervised cash shipments and balanced ATM transactions. Participated and assisted senior management in special marketing and sales activities. Provided services to customers with established procedures to include official checks, certified checks, Travelers/Gift Cheques and Safe Deposit access. Answered customer inquiries via customer service hotline.1

10/97 – 1/99

A. Mark Christopher

Assistant Manager

Monitored and maintained calendar for designer and coordinated sales meetings. Assisted in marketing strategies. Met with prospective clients to discuss their orders. Kept daily record of banking and sales transactions. Answered a heavy volume of incoming calls; redirecting where necessary. Liaised with tailors and boutiques. General administrative duties.

Skills:

Type 60 wpm, Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint Ability to interact with all levels of management. Detail-oriented. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong verbal and written skills.

Education:

Present

City College, CUNY New York

Masters Program: Childhood Education

References:

Furnished upon request

Lesson Plan: High School Level English

Sample: English Assignment

Target:
High School English Class

Task:
Develop a PowerPoint Presentation that describes the main works of William Shakespeare, while promoting creativity throughout the presentation.

Use graphics, animation, digital media and/or other source’s of originality to liven up your presentation.

Process:
Familiarize yourself with the great works William Shakespeare. You will develop a collage of various information and materials to depict his workings. Your presentation should describe to the audience the full scope of his works. Be as creative as possible and remember to follow these specific guidelines:
~ Use numbered slides.
~ Title each slide with your subject topic.
~ Make sure to have supporting data for each subject topic.
~ Please use graphics throughout presentation.
~ Use at least two (2) forms of animation effects.
~Each slide does not have to follow a consistency in regards to
background effects.
~ Make sure to have a conclusion that sums up all data and
include one digital media clip of any Shakespearean work of
your choice.
**Be ready to present your final product before the class on
November 5th, 2008.

Resources:
Please use the library or the internet to locate information on William Shakespeare. To aide you along in this project, I have included the following links that may be helpful to your presentation.

http://shakespeare.mit.edu/works.html

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/

http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/

Evaluation:
Presentations will be evaluated as follows:

General knowledge of the subject: 4 3 2 1 0
- Shows an understanding of the material
- Able to answer questions

Length: 4 3 2 1 0
- Long enough to adequately cover assigned material

Content: 4 3 2 1 0
- Topic covered thoroughly
- Enough information given to understand topic
- Did not exclude any important information or include any
unnecessary information

Design: 4 3 2 1 0
- Very creative Easy to see and follow Did not include any
unnecessary graphics

Hands-on activity: 4 3 2 1 0
- Included class in the learning process
- Did more than lecture to the class

TOTAL ________
23-24 A
21-22 B
18-20 C
16-17 D
0-15 F

Conclusion:
This presentation should be taken as a learning experience that will enlighten you in the great works of William Shakespeare. This is an opportunity to express your creativity through this type of medium. Learn, have fun and remember the main goal at hand is to persuade, convince and inform your audience.

I look forward to everyone’s presentation……Good luck!!

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Keep Learning

" Energy and persistence conquer all things. " ~ Benjamin Franklin

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. " ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap,but by the seeds you plant." ~Robert Louis Stevenson

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on. " ~ Robert Frost

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
~Eleanor Roosevelt

My reasons for pursuing a teaching degree.....

I had been searching for a profession that would be both rewarding as well as challenging. Having spent most of my educational career focused upon business centered courses; I had come to the realization that I was capable of something that was a bit more hands on and rewarding. After making numerous searches and brainstorming as to which path I should eventually lead into, I found myself thinking back to a time where I was the most happiest and felt the most empowered. Unbelievably, I am referring to my times back in elementary school.

As the years have passed, I truly started to realize that the most exciting times in my life, were during an age where indeed anything was possible. I speak not only from an educational standpoint, but also in respect to making lasting friendships that tie the bond even tighter as you get older. I am the first to admit that I never fully appreciated my teachers as a young child. It is now in my life, that I genuinely get a perception of what they have done for me and other children. I want to make a lasting impact on those most impressionable: children. I find it almost humorous that my dream job would actually be in the field of teaching. I want to be the one planting the seeds in their young minds and help them understand things in a different and clearer approach. I would love to utilize creative thinking in the classroom, while promoting excellence, confidence and motivation.

I believe I can give back to society and start thinking selflessly. I cannot think of a better way to do so, other than becoming a teacher.

Classroom Style

"I truly believe that not only the teacher can be an inspirational and encouraging figure within a classroom; I believe that students can empower other students to exel.

Group projects can stimulate and create an enviornment where workmanship is key. Students tend to be more outspoken and comfortable if the assignment can be made into a group effort. This is also beneficial as I believe stronger bonds between friends can be made which improve the atmosphere of the classroom".

~Ms. Marilyn Cardona