Shannon Evans

West Seneca, NY, 14224

225 Northwood Avenue, (716)-697-1762

Qualifications and Skills

Reliable and Dependent; always punctual and works in an efficient manner. Very strong and versatile customer service experience. I have worked with many people from all different walks of life who have called me outgoing and friendly. I am always open to learning new skills. Presents ideas clearly and precisely. Acquired excellent communication skills and solid written language competence as well as speaking. Possesses a strong aptitude for problem solving and keeps level headed in stressful situations. Has acquired creditable critical thinking and analysis proficiency through the intricate English curriculum.

Employment
Movieland 8 Movie Theatres February 2009 Present Thruway Plaza Dr, Buffalo NY 14225 Concessionist/ Usher Make and dispense theatre concessions, direct customers to their movies, organize all food and materials, clean, close, and open the stand and the bathrooms. Clean the Theatres and lobby. Work quickly and effectively both independently and in groups to offer fast and friendly service. University at Buffalo Athletics Academic & Student Development Services January 2012-May 2012

Tutor
Aided student athletes in their coursework multiple times per week. Tutored in English 101/201 courses as well as Statistics 119. This position solidified that teaching was something I wanted to pursue. I loved to help them learn and succeed. University at Buffalo Office of Admissions September 2010 - December 2010 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo NY 14226 Tour Guide and Admissions Representative Led groups of anywhere from 5 to 50 people through a guided walking tour of the University at Buffalos North Campus. Learned a non verbatim script for many of the buildings and answered all admissions questions. Did other tasks for the Admissions office (putting folders together, calling and sending letters to prospective students, responded to the offices instant messaging service)

Education and Affiliations

BA, Anticipated May 2013, English Minor in Education University at Buffalo Cumulative GPA: 3.672 UB Stars (Student Admissions Recruiters) - In the spring of 2009 I applied to join this group for the remainder of my undergraduate education. I was competitively selected to act as a student recruiter for the Admissions Office. One of my duties for this club is making presentations and talking to students about choosing UB. I also work different stations for open houses and other visitation days. National Society of Collegiate Scholars I Joined NSCS in the fall of 2010.Through this organization I am recognized for my hard work and dedication to my education. I learn beneficial lessons and skills to ultimately hone some of my personal and study skills. As a member of NSCS I also participate in community service events. Certified Peer Educator/ Leader-I earned this certification through taking UBE:110 Intro to Peer Education at UB through a national program called The Bacchus Network. Through the certification process I gained leadership and demonstrated how to be an active member in community service and group environments. I also learned educational material concerning safety and sensitivity measures for different people and situations.

Relevant Information

As an undergrad at UB, I had to search out some opportunities in order to see if teaching was the path I wanted to go down. In the spring semester of my Freshman year I took UE 252 with Professor Joseph Gardella. This honors seminar presented a hands-on learning opportunity that was encouraging for possible teachers.We helped students at the Math, Science, and Technology Preparatory School at Seneca in downtown Buffalo. While there we helped middle school science classes with their labs and schoolwork. I learned a lot about myself through this experience and it was my first step in investigating the education realm as a possible career path.

I am currently finishing the Education minor at UB. Through this minor I have strengthened my belief that teaching is my calling. Through classes like Intro to Education, and Language, Cognition, and Writing I have experienced more hours observing and helping in classrooms as well as writing detailed lesson plans. I feel both excited and prepared to enter into an initial certification/ graduate education program.

Also as I noted in the employment section I tutored the athletes and loved it!