Oronde N.

Freeman
3350 Sweetwater Dr. Apt 524 Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (678) 233-1223 ofreema1@ggc.edu

JOB OBJECTIVE Certified ESL instructor seeking to continue assisting others in a role that is challenging and rewarding by using my communication skills to assist in a fast paced environment where my multitasking abilities could contribute to a team that is working to help people of diverse needs. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA May 2012 Present Program of Study: B.A English Writing and Rhetoric TEFL Certified Honor Graduate Core Division Engineering Systems School Command U.S Navy IRC Volunteer Commitment Award FedEx Employee Appreciation Award January, 2012 SELECTED EXPERIENCE International Rescue Committee, Atlanta, GA Intern for VESL 2 Curriculum Development September 2013 Present Worked with ESL instructors to design, implement and monitor VESL 2 employment curriculum in a non-profit, service-delivery setting Supported program activities by researching new curriculum content and prepared educational materials as requested by instructor Instructed two-hour classes for Intermediate level students Prepared clients for job interviews through classroom activities International Rescue Committee, Atlanta, GA Volunteer ESOL Assistant May 2013 Present Assisted instructor in daily classroom activities including one-on-one tutoring, lead small groups, and taught specific components of the curriculum Instructed clients on Internet navigation, typing skills, resume preparation, completing job applications and basic functions of MS Office. Boys & Girls Club, Lawrenceville, GA After school tutor September 2012 January 2013 Provided after school instruction for students in the subjects of English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Created a Childrens Thinking Project by working one on one with a student; recorded conversations and transcribed all information before the deadline in order to meet course objectives.

Oronde N. Freeman
3350 Sweetwater Dr. Apt 524 Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (678) 233-1223 ofreema1@ggc.edu

Volunteer at Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta (RRISA) Catholic Charities of Atlanta at Goodwill English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor May 2010 April 2012 Dependable Head Instructor for Basic and Pre-Intermediate adult students from diverse cultural backgrounds, including classes with international refugees and immigrant status students at Goodwill. Created detailed and effective lesson plans in MS Word for two hour classes tailored to student needs. Lesson plans showed timing, language skills, text/materials used and activities geared towards the target language. Volunteer at Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta (RRISA) Catholic Charities of Atlanta at Goodwill Prepared students to read and understand job applications through MS Power Point presentations; also conducted mock interviews which allowed students to confidently apply and get hired within a year of U.S residence. Increased student productivity by assigning interactive classroom activities. Successfully prepared students for testing by stressing written and verbal communication, which allowed them to advance to the next level of instruction. Contract ESL Instructor March 2011 June 2011 Prepared parents of diverse English levels for G.E.D testing in a limited resources environment. Employed effective classroom management using seating arrangements that allowed students to benefit from peer and group work. Avondale Elementary Assistant Summer School Instructor May 2010 August 2010/ May 2011 August 2011 Worked very closely with a team of instructors to prepare Elementary Students for the next grade level by preparing 12 weeks of lessons for a summer school program. Student grades improved and all material issued and results were documented. Instructed students in English, Science and provided Martial Arts classes TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite Built Digital Media by incorporating planning, layout, design and testing Completed courses in software languages including COBOL, C++ and JAVA MILITARY United States Navy July 1997 April 1998 Promoted to E-3 Fireman while in boot camp BEQ (Base Enlisted Quarters) Assistant Duty Complex Manager 2 Medical Discharge