MONIKA GROOMES

 

11620 E.Sahuaro Dr. #2047 Scottsdale, AZ 85259

 

602-369-9590monikakoby@yaho.com

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE:

 

Seeking a teaching position in Secondary/College Education

 

 

 

EDUCATION:          

 

Arizona State University                                                                                           Expected May 2012

 

Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies minor in Women Studies and Communication

 

                                                                                      

 

Estrella Mountain Community College                                                                   May 2010

 

Associate in Arts with Highest Distinction in General Studies

 

Associate in Arts in Elementary Education with Highest Distinction

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:           

 

·         Volunteer at Thomas J. Pappa School                                                                  January 2007-2008

 

·         Internship at Dreaming Summit Elementary School                                            January 2006-2007

 

·         Planned and directed Arizona Region “Sweets for the troops” drive , which resulted in 600 pounds of sweets collected

 

·         Organized and volunteered in mentoring program for homeless children

 

·         Coordinated Christmas Toy Drive for homeless children resulting in 400 toys in four weeks

 

AWARDS/ACHIEVMENTS/RECOGNITIONS:

 

·          Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society  Arizona                                       2007-2008

 

 Region VP of Fundraising

 

·         Awarded Faculty Senate Scholarship                                                                    2007-2008

 

·         Mentor in  peer-to-peer program at Estrella Mountain Community College     2009

 

·         Arizona Regional Coordinator’s Award                                                                2009

 

·         Arizona Region Hall of Fame Distinguish Chapter Officer                                   2009

 

·         International Officer at Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society                2009-2010

 

·         Essay Published in Mariposa Literacy Review                                                      2009

 

·         Awarded ALL USA Scholarship                                                                                          2010

 

Languages:

 

Fluent in written and spoken Polish