CAROLYN LABUDA SICH

330 East Country Club Drive Henderson, NV, 89015 (702) 236-8921 csich@interact.ccsd.net

Dear Clark County School District Human Resource Department: I am interested in applying for a secondary teaching position within the Clark County School District (CCSD). As a 2013 graduate of Nevada State College and a 2011 graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, I am certified to teach both Mathematics and English at the high school level. I am enthusiastic about starting my teaching career, and I know that I will be able to contribute to my school and to the district. My resume is enclosed for your review. I completed my student teaching at Green Valley High School, where I was not only able to teach classes, but also get involved in the school by going to games and meets and holding after-school test preparatory sessions. In addition to my student teaching, I have over 30 hours of observation hours, and I have tutored English Language Learners in both English and Math. I feel that I am ready to begin doing what I most enjoy: teaching at the high school level. In hiring me, you would gain an individual who is industrious, motivated, personable, and dependable. I pick up on new things quickly, and I have always had a passion for learning and teaching. I have excelled academically and I worked as a technical editor for the Nevada National Security Site for two years, honing both my computer savvy and knowledge of the English language. I wish to continue to challenge myself academically while committing myself to motivating and improving high school students. Thank you so much for your time. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet and discuss my credentials. I am eager to join the CCSD and begin teaching. Thank you again for your consideration! Sincerely,

CAROLYN LABUDA SICH

CAROLYN LABUDA SICH

330 East Country Club Drive Henderson, NV, 89015 (702) 236-8921 carolynlabuda55@gmail.com

DESCRIPTION

University of Nevada, Reno graduate offering a strong academic background in writing and mathematics combined with the excellent experience as a technical writer for the Emergency Planning and Preparedness department of National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec). Highly organized and dependable person accustomed to working on multiple tasks and multiple disciplines with frequent interruptions and conflicting deadlines.

EDUCATION
Nevada State College Graduated 2013 Completed a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program to teach Secondary Mathematics and English. Certified by the Nevada Department of Teacher Licensure to teach English and Mathematics. University of Nevada, Reno Graduated 2011 B.A. in English Language and Literature with an Emphasis in Writing GPA: 3.78, Magna Cum Laude Honors Student. Participated in the UNR Honors Program by completing and undergraduate thesis, taking above-average courses, and attending extracurricular lectures. Foothill High School Henderson, NV Graduated 2011 GPA: 3.89 Weighted GPA: 4.06 Class Rank: 3/507

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher at Green Valley High School (2013 to Present) o Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons and designed and implemented interactive units on narrative writing techniques and Macbeth. Technology and hands-on activities were integrated to foster student engagement and learning. o Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to create effective lessons that met the learning needs and abilities of all students, as well as the national standards and school expectations. o Attended parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, IEP meetings, and county-wide professional development days. Actively participated in activities which included assessing student progress, assigning grades, taking attendance, calling parents, and emailing parents and students. o Collected meaningful data including pre/post assessments and a variety of formative assessments to chart student growth. Technical Editor in the Emergency Planning and Preparedness department of NSTec (2010 to Present) o Thoroughly read and edited organization procedures, training courses, desktop instructions, emergency planning and implementing procedures, emergency organization documents, and emergency checklists o Came to NSTec to work in technical writing and editing, but has since been willing to learn and master new skills, such as operating new computer programs, participating in Emergency Management Institute Training, creating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with complex formulas and layouts, and participating in drills and exercises UNR Core Writing Tutoring Center (2010) o Worked for two semesters in the Core Writing Tutoring Center, assisting UNR students and foreign-exchange students with research papers and reports. Staff Assistant to Congresswoman Dina Titus (2009) o Assisted the Congresswoman in writing letters to constituents and answering constituent questions (via telephone, facsimile, email, and letters) about topics such as home foreclosures, TriCare/Insurance policies, and Medicaid/Medicare plans o Handled between 30 and 120 constituent calls daily and consistently met high service standards o Worked on multiple tasks in a high-stress, fast-paced environment without forfeiting work or customer-service quality

PUBLICATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Published in Brushfire, a literary arts journal (2010, 2011, 2012) Published in WildFlower, an international creative magazine (2010) Received the James MacMillian Scholarship for best piece of writing about Nevada (2010) Received the Eva M. Simila Schmidt Creative Writing Award (2010) Writer for The Artemisia, the student-run magazine of the University of Nevada, Reno (2007)

COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of:

Class XP Curriculum Engine Edmoto EZ Grade Pro Macintosh Operating System

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) SMART Board Programs and Templates Turnitin.com Windows Operating System XP/2000/Vista

I am also accustomed to learning and mastering programs quickly for new jobs.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Quick Draw artist in the New Horizons Academy Art Show, raising over $1,500 for special-needs children Worked in an annual golf tournament to raise money for the Ronald McDonald Foundation Featured artist at the City Lights Art Gallery

REFERENCES
References and letters of recommendation are available upon request.