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