Curriculum Vitae

Jessica R. Tette

 jtette9@mail.naz.edu

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EDUCATION             Nazareth College of Rochester            American Institute, Valencia, Spain

                                       B.A. in Spanish                                        Completed 15 credits in Spanish Language,

                                    May 2012                                                Literature and History    
                                    GPA: 3.935                                              Fall 2009
                                    Dean’s List, Presidential Scholarship           
   
CERTIFICATION    New York State Initial Certification (anticipated May 2012)
                                   •     Adolescence Education (Gr. 7-12): Content Specialist – Spanish

FIELD                       Fairport Central School District, Fairport, NY (10/10-12/10)
EXPERIENCE          Grades 10-12 Spanish, Fairport High School

                           •    Observed Spanish III, IV, and V AP/IB classes.

                                   •    Created various activities to assess students’ knowledge of grammar and

                                        vocabulary, including dialogues and worksheets.

                                  Urban Choice Charter School, Rochester, NY (3/11-4/11)

                                   •    Learned importance of engaging middle school students by appealing to their interests, resulting in on-task behavior and increased understanding.

                                   •    Provided 1:1 and small group support for students needing assistance.

RELATED               Camp Stella Maris, Livonia, NY (6/07-9/10)
EXPERIENCE         Day and Resident Camp Counselor – Supervised and created programs for campers to

promote physical, emotional, social and spiritual growth. Communicated with families

regarding children’s health and safety.

Lifeguard – Ensured safety of campers at waterfront. Performed rescues as needed.

                                               Adventure-Based Learning Experience Facilitator (6/09-9/10) – Led groups through         
                                                problem-solving activities including high ropes, debriefing and community-building tasks.

Swim Instructor (6/07-8/08) – Taught swim lessons to elementary, intermediate, and advanced swimmers.

Private Tutoring, Valencia, Spain (9/09-12/09) and Rochester, NY (6/11-Present)

Provided one-on-one assistance in English to a Spanish 6th grader and one-on-one assistance in Spanish to an American 7th grader.

COLLEGE                 Center for Spirituality, Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, NY (9/08-Present)

LEADERSHIP           Vice President – Develop and facilitate a young adult group designed to foster personal, spiritual and community growth. Serve on leadership team, helping to make decisions, plan and lead retreats, and coordinate campus wide events.

Band and Orchestra, Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, NY (9/08-Present)

Principal Horn – Lead peers in music by setting an example and assisting when needed.

INTERNSHIP            Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL (1/10-5/10)

EXPERIENCE           Quick-Service Food and Beverage – Learned and performed all essential functions within restaurant, and gained insight into management practices. Interacted with park guests, providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive attitude at all times.

COMPUTER            Windows and Macintosh Environments
SKILLS                     Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Email