Robin J. Engel

925 South Sailfish Drive                           Robin@bethedream.org                                        (480) 633-6985

Gilbert, AZ  85233                                                                                                    Alt: (480) 633-7179

 

Qualifications for management

 

Innovative professional with invaluable experience in diverse fields as a teacher, event coordinator, computer technician, and journalist.  Possesses superior interpersonal and oratory skills.  Adaptable, excels in both routine and changing environments.  In addition, demonstrates expertise in the following:

 

·         Organizing operations, and developing and implementing policies and procedures.

·         Overseeing event planning and coordination.

·         Achieving objectives with limited supervision or instruction.

·         Providing customized instructional aids and assistance regarding diverse subject matter.

·         Researching, interviewing, and compiling information for feature article composition.

 

Employment History

 

High School Teacher/Drama Teacher, CARMEL CHARTER SCHOOL                        2002-Present

Sole teacher in a small high school class, ranging from grades eight through eleventh, teaching all subjects; in addition, teach drama in afternoon hours to grade levels fifth through eleventh.

 

Coordinator/Facilitator, Be the Dream Nonprofit Organization                      2000-2001

Co-founded service to address youth related issues.  Selected and secured venues and vendors.  Developed and managed media relations, including three radio interviews.  Acquired speakers and facilitators and co-hosted seminars.  Managed expenses and other accounting. 

 

Lead Teacher/Science Teacher, Scottsdale Horizons Charter School          2000-2001

Taught in grades five through eight , all core subjects.  Organized special activities, evaluated work, and delegated tasks to two assistants.  In addition, taught afternoon science classes, developing the curriculum, ordering supplies, and modifying materials for each grade level. 

 

Substitute Teacher, Kyrene, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe School Districts 1996-1997, 1999-2000

Taught grades pre-K through eight in all subjects. 

 

Fifth Grade Teacher, Saguaro Elementary                                                              1997-1999

Planned, organized, and implemented daily lessons, utilizing a variety of instructional styles, Developed consistent routines to provide clarity and enhance learning for students with diverse academic capabilities.

 

Reporter/Coordinator, Islands News                                                                            1992-1994

Attended local board and committee meetings and composed feature articles for a community news publication.  Sold space to advertisers and oversaw printing and delivery. 

 

Engineers’ Aide, Dionics, Inc.                                                                                        1979-1982

Built circuit prototypes from schematics designed by engineers using concrete components.  Operated mainframe computers and ran diagnostics.  Drafted digital electronic schematics. 

 

Education

 

In process – Master’s Degree, Organizational Management, University of Phoenix

 

B.A., Elementary Education, 3.86 GPA, summa cum laude, Arizona State University

 

Technical Degree, Digital Computer Technology, Suburban Technical School