Jean L. Heinsohn
510 Kappock Street, Apt 3D
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 884-8875
Education:
SUNY College at Potsdam - Potsdam, NY
Master of Science in Teaching, 1999;
Bachelor of Arts, 1996;
New York State Teaching Certification, 1999;
University of North London - London, England (Fall, 1995).
Graduate Major:
Secondary Social Studies.
Major: Political Science,
Minor: Women’s Studies
Honors:
Pi Sigma Alpha International Political Science Honor Society; Dean’s List 1994-1996; President’s
List 1996; Research Assistant Economics Department.
Computer Experience:
Proficient in WindowsXP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Citrus, PowerGrade, and ExamGen.
Professional Experience:
Tuckahoe Union-Free School District - Social Studies Teacher
Eleventh and Twelfth Grade Social Studies, Eastchester, N.Y 9/99-Present
· Extensive dependence on technology in the classroom such as animated PowerPoint presentations and Web based learning using Web quests.
· Comprehensive use of multicultural perspectives such as:
* The Latin American account of imperialism.
* The Japanese American reaction to Internment during WWII.
· Extensive reliance on diverse teaching methods such as:
* A group photo analysis of the urban tenements at the turn of the century.
* The use of songs to enhance the understanding of the Vietnam War and the 1960’s.
* Oral history project used to gain first hand perspective on the experience of citizens or soldiers
during any of the major US wars.
PaineWebber - College Recruiting Assistant
College and University Relations, Weehawken, N.J. 7/96-10/97
· Facilitated career fairs and campus presentations using animated PowerPoint presentations.
· Coordinated the New Employee Orientation and the Summer Internship Program.
House Of Commons - Assistant to the Local Party Representative
Labour Party Constituency Office Internship, London, England Fall, 1995
· Performed administrative, interpersonal and organizational duties including contacting constituents to notify them of upcoming legislative decisions and events.
Tuckahoe Union-Free School District – Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer Team
Tuckahoe Athletic Department, Eastchester, N.Y. 2001-2007
· Worked with a coaching philosophy that required all members to receive adequate playing time.
· Stressed personal and team improvement over the course of the season.
· First aid and C.P.R. certified.
· Anticipated completion of New York State Coaching Certification - October 2007.
Activities:
· President Bronx Irish Soccer League.
· Board Member Carroll Garden Owners Corp.
· SUNY Potsdam Women’s Varsity Soccer.
· Student Association for Gender Equality.
· Chemistry and World Politics Tutor.
· Volunteer, Carolyn McCarthy Campaign.
· Extensive travel throughout World.
References Available Upon Request