Essay Scorer

Posted on: 2006-03-29

Resume: Laurie E. Belvin Mailing address: 13265 108th Avenue North Largo, FL 33774 (Willing to relocate) Phone: (727) 735-7983 (Leave message) E-mail: [email protected] (Please contact me by email only!) (US Citizen) No Veteran Preference An applicant with varied interests and a diverse background looking for another challenge where I can achieve, learn, and grow as a person: Job-related Skills: -General knowledge of environmental issues and experience in park service work (including interpretation, resource management, maintenance, law enforcement--prior training only, and limited administration) -Extensive experience dealing with the public -Experience in public speaking to diverse audiences -Familiar with facilitating initiatives and group dynamics (including some conflict resolution techniques) and leading New Games -Cash handling experience and office skills -Some familiarity with various types of equipment, tools, and machinery -Legal research skill and general knowledge of the law Bachelor\\\'s Degree From: Wayne State College, Wayne, NE 68787 Jan. 1997 to Dec. 1997 Completed 31 semester hours Graduated in December 1997 with Bachelor of Science degree in Social Sciences:Politics and the Environment major Recent Professional Employment: Teacher (Substitute) 6th Grade Science, Westwood Middle School in Polk County School District(Avenue J, NW), Winter Haven, Florida 33880 (10 to 12 hours per day, approximately $115/day) August 2005 to October 2005 (First 9 weeks) 100% Created lesson plans and taught six classes in science, did paperwork, graded papers, attended required meetings and conferences, did other tasks as required (863)965-5484 (left after giving notice because unable to control classes; I first tried to resolve this safety issue) Scorer, Pearson Education, 555 West Iron Ave #101, Mesa, AZ 85210 (0-60 hours per week, $10.+/hr.) March 2004 to June 2005 100% Graded essays from standardized tests in various subjects for government clients according to scoring instructions given (480)610-7965. Other Education:(Chronological) (Graduate of Colonial H.S., Orlando, FL, in 1981) Stetson University, Deland, FL 32720 Aug. 1981 to June 1983 Completed 55.5 semester hours mostly in Social Sciences (Honors Program) Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL 32825 Jan. 1981 to Dec. 1988 Completed 41 semester hours mostly in Natural Sciences (4.0 g.p.a.) University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514 Aug. 1989 to Jan. 1990 Completed 13 semester hours in Environmental Resource Management and Planning Berea College, Berea, KY 40404 Feb. 1996 to May 1996 Completed 18 semester hours in various areas (Dean\\\'s Honor List) Graduate Education: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI 48823 Aug. 1998 to April 2000 Completed 44 credit hours with 3.09 g.p.a. (was planning to transfer to another law school, but my financial aid was not processed in time) (Note: I briefly attended University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 21201 from Aug. 2001 to Oct. 2001. After drastic cuts in the master\\\'s program I was in for financial reasons, I withdrew.) Detailed Selected Experience (Chronological): Park Ranger, Florida Dept. of Natural Resources, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 (40 hours per week, $999.86/ month) Feb. 1986 to June 1987 20% Park maintenance, 10% Resource management (including prescribed burns), 30% Worked in entrance station (including campground registration and two-way radio use), 5% Interpretation, 35% Other duties involving public contact, and helped ensure safety of visitors and resource (previously worked as an OPS and as a laborer for this employer) Resource Assistant Volunteer for Student Conservation Association, National Park Service (Badlands National Park) (40 hours per week) June 1988 to Aug. 1988 30% Presented original interpretive programs, 30% Staffed Visitor Center desk, 40% Other public contact work, and helped ensure safety of visitors and resource Co-Head Lifeguard, Orange County Parks and Recreation (Lake Downey Park in Orlando, FL.) ($5.50/hour, 40 hours per week) May 1989 to Aug.1989 Lifeguarded to ensure safety of swimmers and helped direct/assist other lifeguards, and helped ensure safety of visitors and resource (previously worked as a lifeguard for this and other employers) Seasonal Park Ranger (Fee Collection), GS-0025-03 National Park Service (Ozark National Scenic Riverways) (40 hours per week, $6.22/ hour) May 1990 to Aug. 1990 90% Registered campers by computer, Checked campground and did related tasks, 10% Other duties, and helped ensure safety of visitors and resource (including research and water sampling) Temp. Park Ranger (Interp.), GS-0025-04 National Park Service (National Capital Parks-Central) (40 hours per week, $19,497/ year) March 1992 to July 1992 100% Did public contact work, including giving original interpretive talks, and helped ensure safety of visitors and resource Seasonal Park Guide (Interp.), GS-05 National Park Service (Statue of Liberty National Monument) (40 hours per week, $23,954/year) Nov. 2000 to May 2001 100% Public contact work, including giving original interpretive talks, and helped ensure safety of visitors and resource (Supervisor\\\'s Name: Peter Stoltz, Phone: (212) 363-3200.) Seasonal Park Guide (Interp.), GS-04 National Park Service (Harry S Truman National Historic Site) (40 hours per week, approx. 21,000/year) May 2001 to Aug. 2001 100% Public contact work, including giving original interpretive tours, and helped ensure safety of visitors and resource (Supervisor\\\'s Name: Karen Tinnen, Phone: (816) 254-2720.) Training Includes: Florida State Parks Ranger Academy (72 Hours) in 1986, Florida State Parks Interpretation/Resource Management Workshop (72 Hours) in 1986, N.P.S. Seasonal Law Enforcement Ranger Training Program (328 Hours) in 1990, American Red Cross First Aid and CPR in 2005 Certifications: Statements of Eligibility to teach in Florida Any former employers or other persons may be contacted for reference information. Recent Employment Information for Reference: Salvation Army Temporary Bellringer December 2005 to December 2005 Phone: 727-323-2222 I worked while job hunting for what I believed was a worthwhile charity.