Kerry Kushetsky

Certifications:
Currently taking a TEFL course. It is for one hundred and fifty hours.
8, 16, fire guard certificates
New York State Security guard license and Fireguard license

EDUCATION
 
University At Buffalo
B.A., History, Minor: Education	2011, May 2011
GPA: 2.7, Major GPA: 3.0

Classes of note:
LAI 350, Intro To Education: I learned about the history of education, different teaching theories, and classroom management styles As a requirement for this class I had to observe lessons for thirty hours. I observed first, second, fifth, and eighth graders. During one of my lessons the teacher allowed me to co-teach with her. I also had to teach a lesson to my college class. I chose to do a lesson about the Revolutionary War, specificly the idea of No Taxation without Representarion. I can provide this lesson plan if need be.

CEP 400. Educational Psychology: I learned different ways to introuduce material to my students. As a requirement of the class I had to observe 10 hours of lessons and write a paper about it.

ELP 405, Sociology Of Education: I learned about the history of education in the United States and its theoretical perspectives. As a requirment of the class I had to observe Junior High School students for 10 hours and write a term paper about it.

LAI205, Intro To Child Development And Learning: I learned how children develop mentally and how this relates to learning. I was required to observe 10 hours of classes and teach a lesson to my college class as a final project.

LAI416, Early Childhood Educational Theory and Practice:I learned different ways to teach young children (age 4-10) and the theories behind these various methods. I had to observe 5 year olds for 10 hours and write a paper about it.
 
Kingsborough Community College
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts	2005, May 2006
GPA: 3.8, Major GPA: 3.3
 
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Century 21 Department Store, New York, NY
Loss Prevention Agent (February-current)
-Monitor security cameras
-Monitor employees and customers
-Stand by entrance and exit to provide good customer service to customers
-Frisk employees when they passed through certain sensitive areas
-Check employee and customers bags when required.

University Residence Halls and Apartments, URHA Flint Village, Buffalo, New York,
Turnover Assistant May 2011-August 2012 	
-Pick up trash
-Water plants
-Paint
-Stain
-Assist contracters with various activities
 
University Residence Halls and Apartments, URHA Flint Village, Buffalo, New York
Community Assistant, May 2010 – May 2011
•	Responsible for the safety and security for the residents of my building
•	Responsible for keeping track of the condition of my building
•	Responsible for mediating issues between residents in my building.
•	Address resident and Parental concerns
•	Held keys and alarm codes to open and close the office
•	Held programs for the residents of Flint

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
 
URHA, Buffalo, New York
Student Assistant, May 2008 – May 2011
•	Address student concerns
•	Help with general office work
•	Sign for packages and log them into the package book
•	Stock packages neatly on shelves by building
•	Sorting and delivering the mail around the Flint Village complex
•	Call potential residents and let them know about our vacancies within the Flint complex.
•	Sell the flint complex to potential residents in person and on the phone
•	Delivering great customer service to the residents and visiters of Flint Village.

Little Bugs Tutoring Services
Tutor, May 2009-May 2011
•	Tutored various kids from ages 6-16
•	I tutored in Engish, ESL, Language Arts, Math (For younger kids only), English, and History

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

CADS LAB, University At Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
History tutor September 2009-May 2011
-	Tutored College kids who were having trouble with History
-	Brought several students grades up and kept them from failing out,

BUFFALO Call Center, Buffalo, New York
Customer Service/Sales Rep, May 2008-July 2010
-	Customer service rep in a busy and fast paced call center.
-	Responsible for making sure that all account information and facts on file were correct.
-	Called potential students to recruit them to Buffalo University.
-	Called alumni and solicited donations for Buffalo University.
-	Multi-tasked between answering calls, making calls, and updated our records with each contact made.
-	Also gave tours of the campus to parents and potential students.

All about wireless, Buffalo, New York
Cellphone sales/customer service, May 2008-July 2010
-	Responsible for educating potential customers about our products.
-	Activating phones for customers
-	Located in a busy mall.
-	Had to help customers with their phones if they had any trouble

Circut City, Buffalo, New York
Security/Loss Prevention Agent July 2007-July 2009
-Monitor security cameras
-Monitor customers entering and leaving the store
-Monitor employees in the storage areas
- Stop employees and customers when it was necessary
- Search bags if necessary
-Contact the proper authorities if needed

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

 Campus, Dining, and Shops, Buffalo, New York
Cashier, Apr. 2007 – May 2011
•	Balance the register during opening and closing times
•	Greet customers
•	Help customers with their concerns
•	keep the area around the cash register clean and neat
•	Took customers’ orders over the phone and in person

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Party Fair Corp, Brooklyn, New York
Assistant Manager, Apr. 2000 - Aug. 2006
•	Worked from stock boy up to assistant manager
•	Had keys and alarm codes to open and close the store
•	Placed orders for merchandise over the phone
•	Talked with customers over the phone about what orders they had placed
•	Sell various items to customers over the phone
•	Signed for packages
•	Helped shoppers with their concerns
•	Delegated work to fellow employees

VOLUNTEER WORK HISTORY

Sep. 2006 – Sept 2008
UB 101 Peer Mentor, University At Buffalo, Buffalo New York,
I assisted teaching of UB 101. I was responsible for holding weekly office hours as well as marking student’s papers and homework’s. I also had to help with planning lessons. 
 
Sep. 2007 - Sep. 2009
Volunteer Assistant 2007 to 2009  Linda Yalem Run, Buffalo, New York
Each year in September, the Linda Yalem run is held at the University At Buffalo. I assisted the runners by handing them water as they ran by. I also avertised for the run.
 
HONORS
 
•	Employee of the month, Brooklyn, New York, Sep. 2002 - Mar. 2003. I was the employee of the month at Party Fair Corp from September 2002-March 2003. At which point I was promoted to Assistant manager.
•	Customer Service Rep of the Month, Buffalo, New York July 2008-Octorber 2008, for 4 consecutive months for professional and courteous service to our customers.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
 
1) David Dahlberg Complex Director Flint Village
716-645-5830

2) Lawrence Schnepf Manger of CDS 
716-645-2134

3) Lynne Marx Office Manager Flint Village 716-645-5830

To whom it may concern,

Your ad for an teachers abroad caught my attention as I prepare to begin my professional career.
I say “professional” because I have worked steadily throughout college, gaining valuable experience that equips me to present your firm with advantages others may not offer.
For example, as a Community assistant for a 250-person coed dorm, I acquired strong leadership and interpersonal skills. I am now able to think quickly in emergency situations and in those requiring quick assessment of many factors in order to make appropriate decisions. Dealing with the diverse concerns of students, parents, and faculty, I have become adept at operating with the proper mix of authority, diplomacy, and tact. In addition to this I was the first contact to emergency services if there were ever any issues on campus.
While working in this demanding position, I achieved a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average. My major, History and minor in Education, provided me with a thorough understanding of how to effectively work and help people. 
I would welcome the chance to discuss openings at your firm. If you will contact me at (347) 760-0766, we can schedule a meeting.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kerry Kushetsky