Professional Development

Curriculum Vitae

Lonnie D. Saunders
136 Freeman ave.
East Orange, New Jersey 07018
Telephone: (973) 673-5858
E-mail: soula_eclipse@yahoo.com

Educational History
Master of Arts. Teaching English as a Second Language (in progress) May 2009
Hawai’i Pacific University
Honolulu, HI

Bachelor of Arts. Multi-Cultural Literature & English Language May 2004
State University of New York College at Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Skills Trainer, Tutoring and Training Experience
Skills Trainer January 2006-
Child and Family Services July 2007
Ewa Beach, HI

Worked with special needs population using various scientific, educational approaches; Worked with therapists and teachers on developing accurate goals for clients; Used creative methods and scientific therapies to facilitate clients progress; Implemented programs; Documented and collected data on clients’ progress.

Skills Trainer June 2005-
Hawaii Behavioral Health December 2006
Honolulu, HI

Implemented IEP goals; Worked one-to-one with clients on their individualized, educational, social and emotional programs; Documented clients’ progress and developed reward systems to reinforce desired behaviors; Implemented various therapeutic strategies.

Skills Trainer May 2004-
Alaka’i Na Keiki May 2005
Honolulu, HI

Used Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) to address clients needs; Developed and used diverse scientific, educational and social approaches to inculcate independent social skills and interactions; Employed IEP goals to target clients’ learning and social disabilities.

English Tutor
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Assisted ESL students with basic English skills for assignments; Helped students revise project reports; Advised ESL students on the proper punctuation and grammar techniques

Administration and Management Experience
Vice President, Majestic Club-SUNY Old Westbury

Membership in Professional Organization
HITESOL

Seminars, Workshops, and Conferences Attended
HITESOL Seminar & Workshop

Peer & Group Work
AL 6000 Moch Comps Exam