Expertise:
Computer typesets; Stenography; Religious education; Bilingual Translation (Spanish); Communicating with the mentally impaired; Alzheimer's
Hobbies/Sports:
Arts and crafts; Photography; Writing poetry; Attend poetry reading groups; Reading to adults and children; Attending church groups; Socializing with friends and family; Exercising at Curve; Attending yoga classes
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Business, Katharine Gibbs Schools
Affiliations Awards:
United Cerebral Palsy; The Poetry Society; Alzheimer's Association; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Work History:
TRW Credit Data Morgan Gurantee Trust Bank; Child Headstart Program; Marcel Dekker Publishing Company; RGD Graphics; Department of Education
Career Achievements:
Credit Data Specialist; Currency Trade Operator ; Administrator Secretary; Graphic Typsetter Designs; Prinicpal Payroll Secretary
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The gratitude in seeing students return telling her she made a difference her their lives. The many teachers and administrators who acknowledge her professionalism.
Charity:
Local Church; Teaching Religion Classes; Volunteer, Local Nursing Home
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her administrator, who trained her to be an expert in her field.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in the educational profession because she was a single parent and decided to choose a career that meshed with her daughter's school days. She found a job with the principal, who personally asked her to be his assistant.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Preparing religion curriculum; Attending to care of relatives with Alzheimer's
Awards/Honors:
Academy of American Poets (2011); Outstanding Secretary, Parent Teacher Association (2007); City Council Citation Award, Councilman Vincent Gentile, District 20, United Federation of Teachers (2008); Citation Award, Alec Brook-Kransby, 46th District, New York State Assembly (2008); Citation Award, Assemblymen Peter J. Abbate Jr., New York State Assembly (2008); City Council Citation Award, Dominick Recchia (2008); The Marty Markowitz Award, Brooklyn Borough President (2008); Certificate of Recognition, Elliot Spitzer, State of New York (2008); Certificate of Achievement, Senator Martin J. Golden (2008)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Rivera intends to volunteer at a hospital, where her friend is currently volunteering with the elderly, and publishing a book of poetry.