RESUME
Dedicated & Experienced
September 1991 - June 2020
TEACHER AT THE SUMMIT SCHOOL
Homeroom Teacher - 9th and 10th grade
English Teacher - 9th grade, 10th grade, and 11th grade
Reading Specialist - all grades
September 1991 - June 2010
Transition Programs Seniors Real World Training
Work Experience Program (WEP) Taught skills necessary for life after high school including:
**Basic money skills and budgeting
** Participated in a work-based learning program where students learned soft and hard workplace skills.
**Resume writing
**Modeling/roleplaying/recording job interviews
September 2002 - June 2006
College Connection Training Program
College Experience Program:
Supervised a college experience program, where students were able to take placement tests at a local community college and audit classes on campus. Strong emphasis on time management, organization, prioritizing short and long-term assignments, and negotiating a college campus.
St. John's University - MS, EDUCATION
Baruch College - BS, Psychology
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Licenses and Certifications:
NYS Certified - Reading Specialist
NYS Certified - Students with Disabilities Generalist (Grades 5-9)
CTACC - Certified Life Coach
TESTIMONIALS FROM MY CLIENTS
“Linda offered a compassionate, nonjudgmental and helpful ear throughout our coaching session. She provided excellent insight and was able to quickly assess and understand the transitions I was going through in my professional career. Linda is extremely personable and made me feel comfortable with the process immediately. I highly recommend Linda to anyone making transitions in their personal and professional lives or for guidance and clarity in existing roles.” -
Amanda O.
“Linda helped me brainstorm and follow through with a concrete plan with kindness, creativity, and helpful accountability. The guidance and support I received from my session with Linda were invaluable and I am so glad that I was able to work with her.”
Julia S.
“As a new mom adjusting to several life transitions, I found my session with Linda to be incredibly useful. She was approachable and empathic, while providing practical guidance. She helped me to focus on several attainable intentions and structure my time in pursuit of these goals.”