Andrew L. Crick
EDUCATION
University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA
1996: M.A. (English Literature). GPA: 3.95.
Special concentration in the novel.
University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Amherst, MA
1993: M.Ed. (Education). GPA: 4.00.
Massachusetts Certification for Teaching English Grades 9-12. Extensive coursework exploring the impact of computers and information technologies on secondary education. Additional coursework in teaching methods, curriculum development and assessment, and adolescent growth and development.
Harvard College; Cambridge, MA
1991: B.A. (English and American Literature). GPA: 3.63. GPA in Major: 3.90.
Received John Harvard Scholarship for Academic Achievement of Highest Distinction, 1989-90, 1990-91. Received Harvard College Scholarship for Academic Achievement of High Distinction, 1988-89. Dean's List, 1987-88. Member of Junior Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Track Teams, 1988-89. Housing and Neighborhood Development Volunteer, 1988-89. Boston Food Bank Volunteer, 1989-90.
Centennial High School; Gresham, OR
1987: Graduated Valedictorian. GPA: 4.00. National Merit Finalist. NCTE National Writing Finalist, 1986. School Representative to the Multnomah County Academic All-Star Competition in English, 1986, '87. School Captain, Science Pursuit Bowl, 1986, '87. Centennial Excellence in Writing Champion, 1982-87. Cross Country Conference Champion, 1985, '86. 2nd Team All-State, 1986. Track Conference Champion, 1500 Meters, 1985, '87. 4th in State, 1987.
EXPERIENCE
Founder, Online Test Prep Company--May 2004 to Present
The Accolade Group, LLC; Westford, MA
Accolade, a limited liability company that is incorporated in the state of Delaware, emerged out of a desire to provide a convenient, comprehensive and effective online tutorial system to help students worldwide prepare for the NEW SAT, which debuts in March 2005. Because competition to gain entrance into the nation's premiere universities is increasing rapidly in the era of the information economy, and because that competition is only going to accelerate and intensify in the coming decade, Accolade is leveraging the considerable test prep, pedagogical and software expertise of its founders and development staff to offer a robust solution that works for students anywhere, anytime. Responsible for design and oversight of all course content in Math, Critical Reading, Sentence Completions, Grammar, the Essay and Vocabulary
and Roots and Prefixes. Oversee strategic, financial and marketing aspects of the business. Responsbile for hiring and training development staff. Contact Accolade at http://www.accoladeprep.com
Instructor of English--September 1992 to June 1993; September 1996 to Present
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School; Acton, MA
Teach grades 9-12, all ability levels, in American, British and World Literatures. Track coach. Academic Decathlon coach (our team placed 4th overall in the United States National Championship during the 2004 season). Co-chair NEASC Instruction Committee.
Tax Advisor--January 1998 to June 1998
Department of the Treasury; Andover, MA
Helped tax filers correct errors on their federal returns and receive full and accurate refunds. Pursued fraudelent tax filers and aided criminal investigation.
Instructor of English and U. S. History--September 1993 to June 1995
Norfolk County Agricultural High School; Walpole, MA
Taught grades 9-12, all ability levels.
Head Bartender--June 1991 to November 1991
Silver Spoon Cafe; Alexandria, VA
Waited on four 4-person tables and a 14-stool bar. Mixed drinks for entire restaurant of 51 tables. Wrote work schedule for other bartenders. Kept track of liquor inventory on weekly basis and placed orders for restocking. Trained new bartenders.
Aluminum Worker--Summer 1989
Reynolds Metals Company; Troutdale, OR
Worked in potrooms with molten aluminum. Set carbon with overhead crane. Tapped metal. Rolled bridges. Chained down voltage. Jack-hammered frozen corners. Sledge-hammered used carbon butts. Pulled ore. Picked up lines. Filled ore bucket. Set high and low carbon. Set burn offs. Reamed clogged siphons. Pick-axed pot bottoms.
OTHER SKILLS
*Basic knowledge of German and French (Could be fluent in reading and conversation with one month of intensive review).
*Strong understanding of the federal tax code.
*Versed in fundamental and technical stock analysis, as well as trading options in the derivatives market.
*Recently completed 3209-mile bicylcle race across the United States in less than a month.
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