Angela Capinera

Education

Hillsdale College.

Certificate in Constitution 101.

The Second World Wars

Winston Churchill and Statesmanship

Cornell Civic Ecology Lab.

Certificate in Urban Environmental Education. 2019

Certificate in  Introduction to Environmental Education. 2019

Town of Stratford, CT.  State of Connecticut Emergency Medical Technician Course. 2012

Workshop in Business Opportunities.  Spring 2010

Central Connecticut State University, New Britian, CT.  Masters Coursework in TESOL. 2001-2004

Coursework completed: TESOL Methods, Special Education, Syntax, Second Language Testing, Sociolinguistics, Research in TESOL

Research in TESOL topic: Understanding the Differences Between TESOL and Special Education

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT.  BA in English. 1999

Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT.  AS in General Studies.  1997

Experience

Stratford Conservation Commissioner. 2015 to Present

Stratford Inlands / Wetlands Commissioner. 2020 to Present

Local Environmental Weekly Facebook Column 2020  to Present

University of Connecticut CTP (Citizen Training Program) Environmental Education Adult Mentor.  Summers 2020 and 2021

GROW networking group President. 2020 to Present 

Justice of the Peace. 2016 to Present

EMT-B, Town of Stratford, CT Emergency Medical Services.  2012 to the Present

CEO/President, Your Mind in Bloom, LLC.  Stratford, CT.  2010 to the Present

ESL Tutor and Friendly Visitor, Jewish Family Services.  Fairfield, CT.  2001 to 2016

Traveling / Online Environmental Educator. 2018 to Present

Protect Your Environment Marsh Docent. Stratford, CT.  2003 to 2018

Adult ESL Classroom Instructor and Tutor.  2002 to Present

Workshop in Business Opportunities, Table Leader.  2010 to 2012

General Tutoring & Resume Writing. 1996 to Present

Other experience: Secretarial, paralegal, substitute teaching, dance and movement, scheduling, heavy phone interaction, after-school program administrator.

Experience working with learners of all different ages, backgrounds, and learning styles.  Specific experience working with learners with special needs and ELL learners.

Classes and Subjects Taught and Tutored:

Basic English

Survival English

American Citizenship

English Grammar

Oral Communication

Pronunciation

Reading

Business English

Writing

Resume and Cover Letter

Idioms

Technology English

Elementary Math

Middle School Math

High School Math

College Math

Algebra

Geometry

Basic Calculus

Trigonometry

Statistics

Elementary Science

Middle School Science

High School Science

College Science

Biology

Chemistry

Geology

Anatomy & Physiology

Nutrition

Physics

Elementary School Reading and Writing

Middle School Reading and Writing

High School Reading and Writing

College Application Essay Writing

Term Paper Writing and Support

General Academic Writing and Support

Research Academic Writing and Support

History: all ages and levels

American History

World History

World Religions

ECE (Early Childhood Education) Coursework

Special Education

Psychology

State of Connecticut Driver Education Manual

Computer Skills and Assistance: Email, Internet search, Microsoft Applications

Ethics

Business Ethics

Marketing

Business Writing

Business Math

Basic Accounting

Proofreading

Editing

Book and Manuscript Editing

Grant Writing

Letter Writing

Op-Ed Writing

Test Preparation:

PSAT

SAT

GED/High School Equivalency

GRE

CNA

Driver Education

College Entrance/Placement Exam

Computer Applications & Programming, C++, etc.

Public School Para Professional Placement Exam

Work Related Placement Exams- General

Military/ASVAB

CT Insurance Exams

CT Firefighter Exam

CT Police Exam (took in June 2013 and scored in 80%)

CT EMT-B Exam (took in June 2012 and passed)