Earvina Gatison

Earvina Jones-Objective To obtain gainful employment, where I am able to apply the many skills that I have acquired through years in the field of education and as a writer to a position that will enable me to help an institution or organization grow. My employment history is a snapshot of my varied cultural experiences and professional abilities. With my skillset, it is my desire to assist my future employer in their goals of continued success. Experience 2022-Present Wake Technical Community College Raleigh,NC Intake Specialist/Instructor/Curriculum Writer As a remote auditor, audit student and instructor class hours for accuracy using Windows 365 products. As a remote instructor, develop content for ABE/GED and continuing education students to help develop their literacy skills. As a remote curriculum writer, created learning materials which aligned with the goals and objectives set forth by the CCR (College and Career Readiness) Department. - Tutor/Teacher Nationwide (Remote) Freelance Writer and Tutor Tutored middle and high school students in ELA and Writing remotely using various online conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet and Miro. Wrote blog posts and product descriptions(briefly), as a freelance writer. - Nash Rocky Mount Schools Rocky Mount, NC Certified ESL Teacher Taught middle school and high school students at various locations, how to speak, read, write, and effectively communicate using the English language. Secured and maintained confidential historical records pertaining to students’ educational history and demographics. Entered information regarding learning interventions into the LEP(Limited English Proficient) database(Ellevations). Created, distributed, and educated staff on LEP student learning plans. Maintained relationships with teachers, parents, and school personnel in order to create a support system for students(student/teacher liaison). Created schedules for students while working closely with school counselors. Advised seniors on possible career paths and helped to guide them through the process of applying to college. Coordinated and administered the annual Access for ELLs language assessment for each of my schools given each Spring. Maintained relationships with all school administrative teams, in order to keep them informed of student progress by sharing data gathered. - Nash Community College Rocky Mount,NC Basic Skills Instructor Taught adults of varying ages Writing,Reading,Languauge, and Social Studies in order to prepare them for taking the GED test(s). Maintained a one-hundred percent student success rate while in this position. Administered learning-level placement tests in order to ensure students receive instruction tailored to their individual learning paths. Utilized MS Office products such as Word, Excel, and Power Point daily. - Tutor Time Daycare/Learning Centers Durham,NC Preschool Teacher Taught children ages 4-5 years based on the ‘learn through play’ ideaologies of Jean Piaget. Created lesson plans in accordance with Tutor Time curriculum guidelines. 2008 – 2011 Chatham County Schools Pittsboro, NC Teacher for 6th Grade English as a Second Language Provided daily instruction in accordance with NC Standard Course of Study for ESL students. Developed lesson plans and related activities to satisfy course objectives. Communicated with students, parents, faculty, and a culturally diverse community as necessary for student development and instruction. Covered district-wide events writing part-time for the communications and marketing department. Created and wrote stories for a newsletter for parents and the community. 2007 – 2008 The Goddard School Brookfield, CT Co-Lead Teacher Provided instruction and guidance for toddlers (2 years through 4 years of age). Prepared and executed lesson plans in accordance with benchmark regulations. Created and maintained a positive learning environment for child development. 2006 - 2007 Infoquest International Woodbury, CT Market Researcher Cold called CEOs of various companies daily. Performed data entry. Learned and became proficient in company specific computer software. Responded to inbound telephone calls from customers. - International TESOL Educator Traveled to various countries in both Europe and the Middle East as an English language instructor. During this time, also was a permanent ESL substitute for Henry Abbott Technical High School. Danbury,CT Education - M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration Post University Waterbury,CT - Beginning Teacher’s Program for Chatham County Schools Lateral Entry –University of Phoenix (completed) Online 2003 TESOL Certification – Interlingue (TEFL International) Rome, Italy 2003 BA in English, Writing Option – Minors: Journalism/History Western Connecticut State University Danbury,CT 2001 (Fall Semester) Studied at BUTE (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) Budapest, Hungary