Lori Cummings

3276 Jappa Avenue · San Diego, CA92117

(858) 539-1753 (home) · (858) 349-2505 (cell)

e-mail:

STRENGTHS AND SKILLS
  • [L1]Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels within an organization. Competent, reliable, and dedicated team player. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner. Highly analytical and well organized.
  • Effective written and oral communicator. Instructional designer with ability to create materials that convey value for both the organization and end users.
  • Systems knowledge: Microsoft Office (all programs), Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Google Applications, and many others. Effectively create websites, on-line courses (Moodle, Webquests; Elluminate and other platforms/open source course management applications). Preparing and analyzing data (Excel/Access). Diligent, fast learner of software applications. Excellent administrative skills.

Experience[L2]
2008 – Present JulianCharterSchool[L3], San Diego, CA
Educational Facilitator/Independent Study Teacher – All Subjects 9-12
Counsel and teach students in all high school subjects
Development of curriculum and course packets
Structure content and activities for student learning; develop various assessments
1998–2008Garfield High School –ORACLE, San Diego, CA
Continuation Teacher/Independent Study – All Subjects 9-12
NCLB compliant in all core academic subjects
Testing Coordinator 2007-2008; GATE Team Leader 2006-2007
Member of the WASC Leadership Team, 2005-2006 in charge of
compiling WASC data and assisting in the formatting and writing of the report
Developed curriculum for all high school subjects[L4]
Provided career and college counseling for at-risk senior high school students
Automated forms and contracts to streamline processes[L5][L6]
1995-1997The Charter School of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Independent Study Teacher – All Subjects 6 - 12
Ran store-front charter school in Mid-City area of San Diego for at-risk students
Procured equipment and supplies from local businesses to set-up site
Developed curriculum for low-achieving students
Worked closely with community agencies to increase programs and services for students
1993-1995ITT RCSC, San Diego, CA
Reengineering Project Manager/Financial Analyst
Redesigned processes for mortgage banking operations to streamline business practices and increase productivity
Performed statistical financial data analysis to determine company’s profitability
Set up best practices policies and procedures
Taught computer education and outplacement training to mortgage banking associates
Editor of company newsletter[L7]
Education
2007 – 2009 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, COMET Program
1995-1997 Cal State San Marcos,San Marcos, CA
K-12 Multiple Subject Credential with CLAD emphasis
1991-1993United States International University,San Diego, CA
B.S. in International Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
Editor-in-Chief of university newspaper, The Envoy
1986-1988American University of Rome,Rome, Italy
A.A. Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Communications
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Girl Scout leader for Girl Scout, San Diego Imperial Council 2003 to present
Girl Scout Day Camp director
Service Unit 621 website developer and e-mailer
References
Cyndee Swanson, Education Facilitator, JulianCharterSchool: (619) 504-2130
Susan Ioannides, Teacher, BayParkElementary School: (619) 244-4565
David Elmer, District Counselor, PolinskyCenter:(858) 514-4789
E-portfolio: (please note that some links may be broken as they were saved on the SDSU server during the time I was a student, and have since been deleted). Additional project samples available on request.

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[L1]Speak to your people skills as well.. “through my initiative I am instrumental in leading groups of people to a common goal”

[L2]I'd include a section prior to this one called: Summary of Skills.. it would look like this:

Manage multiple priorities; Innovative; Community Oriented; ... just 10 or so bullets that really express your key strengths

[L3]Change font to no less than 11,

[L4]Example: what types and how many? How complex were they? How were they adopted for use?

[L5]What is this telling me? What skill did you learn as a result that you could replace this with?

[L6]Speak to your people skills as well.. “through my initiative I am instrumental in leading groups of people to a common goal”

[L7]Include a section for volunteer experience.. really get into the details of how you lead girl scouts, became involved with community project that have an impact on people and communities, etc.