BRIAN C. ROBINSON

kingnairbs00@yahoo.com

8450 Greystone Lane Apt. 1B

  Phone (410) 259-1684

 

EDUCATION

Western Maryland College, Westminster MD                                                                                                                              Fall 2001-present

BEST Graduate Program- Seeking M.A. and teaching certificate in Elementary Education.  Classes included Linking Teaching & Assessment, Teaching in Today’s Classroom, Materials for Balanced Reading, Children’s Literature, Human Growth and Development in Children, Issues in Inclusivity, Telecommunications and the Internet, and a 40-hour practicum at Linton Springs Elementary School (Sykesville MD).

GPA     3.57/4.00

 

Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove PA

Sigmund Weis School of Business (AACSB accredited)

B.S. in Business Administration.               Emphasis:  Finance               Minor:  German                       Graduated:  May 2000

GPA     3.34/4.0                       Member:  Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society                      Dean’s List: 2 semesters

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tutoring                                                                                                                                                                                                October 2001- present

     Tutor two 4th grade students weekly for math.  Have strengthened their basic math skills and am building a base of study and learning skills.

Montgomery County Public Schools (MD)

     Substitute in elementary schools in all grades for two days a week.

Vanguard Group, Malvern PA                                                                                                                                                          June 2000-August 2002

·         Completed extensive Client Services training before interacting directly with shareowners to resolve errors, perform monetary and clerical transactions, and provide information on Vanguard’s array of services and investment options. Coached new hires and acted as resource for team members, included those more tenured.

·         NASD licensed after successfully passing the Series 6 & 63 tests to become a registered representative. Gained extensive knowledge of investing and different types of securities, as well as specifics on Vanguard’s 90+ mutual funds.  Guided and informed shareowners of various investing experience through the appropriate vehicles for retirement, college-savings, and other investment goals.

Westtown School Lake Program- Assistant Manager                                                                                                               Summers 1997, 1998, 1999

·         Supervised daily activities, training, and maintenance tasks of 4-8 lifeguards

·         Interacted with both seasonal and daily guests to resolve complaints and meet visitor needs

·         Calculated and submitted nightly reports of sales and boat rentals

 

 Relevant Collegiate Activities

Community Service- Volunteered at the Selinsgrove Center (home for mentally and physicalled handicapped) and participated in Adopt-A-

                                      Highway for three years

Student Life Office- Student Advisor for 25 freshman needing guidance in both social and academic orientation

 

Special Skills

Technology: Adept with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access.

Language: Three years of secondary German, four semesters of collegiate German, and exchanges/travel

Other: Leadership and extensive communications skills learned from collegiate and especially work experiences.

 

References

Donald Van Ostrand- Western Maryland College student teaching supervisor

          Graduate Office phone number- (410) 857-2500

Sue Ruppert-4th grade cooperating teacher at Linton Spring Elementary (Sykesville, MD)

          Linton Springs ES phone number- (410) 751-3280

 

 

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