Award-Winning Computer Instructor Seeks New Challenge
1. Tanesh Revankar
1007 Chesterfield Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (309) 230-9600
E-mail: sonaliprivek@gmail.com
Executive Summary:
I am an award-winning, dynamic, energetic and results-driven, caring computer instructor with
proven ability to work with diverse groups of students. First to use online system called eCollege
for academic work successfully and recognized by Dean. Successfully achieved 100% retention
in computer class and awarded twice for excellence in teaching. I have successfully tutored
international student in ESL. I have motivated students to achieve maximum efforts. I am
seeking next challenge of making maximum use of instructional skills to identify, develop, and
conduct unique training programs and organize high-end professional courses
• Working as substitute teacher in Linn County and surrounding areas.
• Worked as Paraprofessional for 5 years with at-risk students at Phoenix Program.
• Taught basic yoga classes 5 years in Quad Cities area to various groups of individuals.
• 6 plus years experience as instructor teaching adults basic and advanced computer and
medical classes.
• Trained students on medical billing software.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, team player and ability to convey complex material in
easy to understand terms.
• Recognized by students for outstanding teaching capability and working with students.
Education:
Bachelor of Science Associate of Applied Science
Biological Sciences Electronics Technology with Computer Emphasis
Illinois State University, Normal, IL Black Hawk College, Moline, IL
Software Proficiency:
Word Access
Excel Windows XP
Powerpoint Windows 10
Certifications:
Certified Yoga Instructor- India and USA
Volunteer Activities:
LIFE- ESL and GED instruction for international students
Experience:
Substitute Teacher
SubCentral-Grant Wood Area Education Agency
January 2016 to Present
Teaching general courses as planned out by Certified Teacher
2. Paraprofessional
Phoenix Program
August 2009 to January 2015
• Assisted main teacher in performing classroom duties
• Counseled students about behavior management
Yoga Instructor-Self Employed
Moline, IL 61265
March 2008 to October 2013
• Started own business conducting yoga classes in Quad Cities area.
• Received 99% positive feedback from students with improved health issues.
Instructor
Black Hawk College
Moline, Illinois
January 2006 to May 2006
• Taught Advanced Medical Terminology and Medical Manager Software.
Computer Instructor
Brown Mackie College
Moline, Illinois
May 2001 to December 2007
• Recipient of 2 Outstanding Instructor Awards for excellence in teaching during August
2002 and January 2004
• Recognized twice for highest student retention, 100%.
• Receive all new students and responsible for establishing learning environment leading to
retention of students. Resulted in 100% retention.
• Counseled and assisted students one-on-one regarding their academic progress resulting
in 80% performance improvement. Coached students on effective study skills for further
improvement as well as the use of positive motivators.
• Taught Introduction to Microcomputers as well as Introduction and Advanced classes in
Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• First and only instructor to utilize Ecollege, an Internet site allowing student interaction
and posting of work.
3. One-on-one Aide
Black Hawk Education Center
East Moline, IL 61244
August 2003 to October 2004
• Provided court-ordered supervision as one-on-one aide for student with behavior
problems as well as monitoring activities of other students with behavior issues in the
classroom.
• Assisted teacher in fulfilling daily requirements of the classroom such as behavior
management, academic assistance when necessary and accompanying students to various
events.
• Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention for 2 years giving authorization to handle with
assistance major behavior issues with students.
Computer/Network Specialist
Moline Dispatch Publishing Co.
Moline, Illinois
April 2000 to January 2001
• Built computers which involved installing parts including motherboard, video card,
network card and all required software. Installed and supported computers for company
employees in addition to fixing any network related problems.
• Built and installed a computer for the Dispatch branch in Aledo, connected it to the
network.
• Built several computers and connected them all to the network which I then installed in
the Rock Island Argus building which was then used as a resource center.
• Involved in the upgrading of the network and made 10baseT and coaxial networking
cable.
Activities:
Member Quad City Youth Symphony Orchestra, 4 Years 1984-1988
Vice-President, South Asian Student Association, 1993-1995
Member, LaRitz Club, 1993-1995
Vice-President, International Student Association, 1996-1997
Entertainment Secretary, Friends of India Association of Quad Cities, 2000-2001