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Ms.
Cynthia Wells
Career Objectives
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To
pursue a challenging career in education, developing students that
are life-long learners.
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Educational Background
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University
of Connecticut, Graduation: 1995
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies;
concentration in Social Policy and Planning.
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Eastern Connecticut State University, Expected Graduation: 2008
Graduate Studies, Education
Technology
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Employment History
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EASTCONN, December 2000-present
Youth Coordinator
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Workforce Investment Act Case Manager for at
risk high school students and recent graduates in Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board region. Coordinate career
development and leadership programs. Responsible for case management, data collection,
reports, staff management, program coordination, budgeting, planning and administration of services.
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Windham High School,
December 1999-June 2002
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Career Center
Facilitator
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Counsel students on future career plans. Assist
teachers in developing
and
teaching interdisciplinary lessons.
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Killingly Intermediate School Project S.C.O.R.E. , February 1998-
January 2000
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Program Director
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Provided programs developing partnerships within
the community and
the
school.
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Additional Skills
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Management
Planned and administered Summer Youth Employment Program
2000-2006, serving 125 students. Trained and supervised staff of
eighty as Assistant Director
at Camp Horizons. Oversaw budget,
program implementation and volunteers in Project S.C.O.R.E.
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Teaching
Developed cross-curricular lessons implementing career
development activities into content area. Taught classes of 5-25
students. Infused
service learning and authentic projects into
curriculum.
Technology
Proficient with Microsoft Office including
PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Able to manage
data bases and run reports.
Able to create
web pages, use Internet wisely and email.
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Significant Activities
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Residential Construction Careers Institute-Advisory
Council member
2005-present
EASTCONN, Sub-committee on Student Work, 2001-present
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Windham High School,
School to Career Committee, 2000-2002
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