Linda J. Solway 9439 San Jose Blvd, Apt. 131 Jacksonville, FL 32257 904-739-0735 ls15f0006@westpost.

net Overview An exceptional educator expert in individualizing instruction based on studentas academic needs and developmental stage; able to develop and implement curriculu m for learners from pre-school through adulthood. Proficient in Spanish. Employment History Please note: Prior to moving to Florida, I was Educational Director for 9 Head S tart centers in Middlesex County, New Jersey for several years. This position re quired the assessment of centers and staff, as well as curriculum development an d implementation. April, 2006 to Present: Self-employed tutor/trainer, Special Education: Special ized in assisting students of all ages to reach their academic potential through skill building and creating a life-long love of learning; Develop and deliver c urriculum including: Reading, English Composition and Grammar, History, Biologic al Sciences, Spanish, elementary French and test preparation. August, 2005 to January, 2006: Special Education Teacher, Mattie V. Rutherford A lternative School: Taught aat riska students in all academic areas; Students are assigned to Mattie V. because of previous behavior unsuitable in the Duval Coun ty Schools. April, 2003 to June, 2005: Vice President, Training and Development, Sun Trust B ank: Planned and delivered mastery sessions in the areas of sales and sales mana gement. Provided on-going assessment to senior and executive level management, g ave feedback and support to bankers on the sales process, identified and impleme nted best practices. August, 2002 to May, 2003: Special Education Teacher, Broach School: Taught spec ial needs students, grades 6 to 8 in all academic areas; Developed curriculum ba sed on the needs of each student; provided on-going feedback to parents on the p rogress of their students. January, 1993 to August, 2002: President and CEO of Millennium Resources Corpora tion International: Management of training firm focused on strategic planning re lating to managing corporate culture change; Strategic planning related to manag ing change during mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations.

January, 1983 to December, 1992: Vice President, Training, Cohen Brown Managemen t Group: Duties included developing and delivering sales and service training fo r financial professionals from the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East; advis ed executive level management of large financial services firms on strategic pla nning, increasing net profitability, managing change and strengthening Brand Ide ntity. Certifications State of Florida: Exceptional Student Education States of NY and NJ: Teacher of the Handicapped, English, Elementary Education,

Nursery School Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Certificate, Episcopal Diocese of Florida Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Exploitation, Episcopal Diocese of Florida Red Cross Certified in First Aid and CPR National CDA Certification (Pending) Chaplain Assistant Certificate, St. Lukeas Hospital, Jacksonville, FL Education BA, Child Development, Connecticut College, New London, CT MS, Early Childhood Education, Bank Street College, New York, New York