Dion Figueroa

djfiguer@ncsu.edu ● (910) 964-6437 ● linkedin.com/in/dionfigueroa ● Cameron, NC 28326

Highly motivated recent college graduate from NC State’s College of Education with experience in both classrooms
and eLearning settings, working in fast-paced environments, curriculum and instructional design, as well as leading
large and small groups in the classroom and workplace. Seeking opportunities to develop as a professional in a
positive and effective work environment.

Experience:
6+ Years experience in Supervisory and Leadership
6+ Years experience in Customer Facing Work Environment
4+ Years experience in working in Groups on Collaborative projects
3+ Years experience in Instructional & Curriculum Design
2+ Years experience in Classroom Management and Instruction

Education
NC State University ● Raleigh, NC
Bachelor of Middle Grades Education: Language Arts & Social Studies, Conferred May 2019

Relevant Work Experience

ESL Instructor, iTutor Group ● 08/2019 - Present
Responsible for teaching students (both adolescent and adults) primarily from Taiwan, and China, in an eLearning
environment. Created engaging materials designed for students in one-on-one, small-group, and large group settings.
● Maintained high rate of student success, effective classroom management, and student retention.
● Effectively implemented learning management systems to monitor student needs, and achievement in an
informal learning setting.

Student Teacher, Mills Park Middle School (Wake County) ● 08/2018 - 04/2019
Led class sizes of 32 students, demonstrating effective classroom management throughout. Designed curriculum,
and instructional material based on student’s individualized learning plans. Adjusted materials to match ensure
student success regardless of prior education, or background.
● Designed units, learning segments, lesson plans, and materials for instructional periods from two to six
weeks in length.
● Effectively measured student needs, and progress through regular informal, and formal assessments.

Leadership Activities
President English Club at NC State ● President Creative Writing Club at NC State
Staff Writer Nubian Message Student Newspaper at NC State

Technical Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) ● Google Docs ● Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom,
Premiere)

Additional Experience
Bookstacks Supervisor at NC State D.H. Hill Library ● Research Assistant at Friday Institute Raleigh ● Stocker at
Food Lion ● Supervisor at Army and Air Force Exchange Services Furniture Warehouse