Yvonne T.

Lawson

(623) 847-1789

5118 West Onyx Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302

yvonnetlawson@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Business/CTE instructor in a high school.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education: Business
Arizona State University
o Deans List,
Mary Lou Fulton Teaching College
Barrett, the Honors College
o Kappa Delta Pi Beta Phi Chapter
Associate of Arts
Associate in Business: General Business
Glendale Community College
o Honors Program
o Presidents List: three semesters
o Phi Theta Kappa Omicron Lambda Chapter

GPA 3.9
Expected Graduation - May 2015

GPA 3.69
May 2013

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Economics
Math Analysis/Business
Business Statistics

Communications
Computer Information Systems
Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Business

Marketing
Management
Educational Grant Writing

COMPUTER & INTERNET SKILLS

Word Processing skills: Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote), Windows Live Writer,
Google Docs
Business Operations: Microsoft Money, TurboTax, Quicken/Quick Books,
Social media sites, blog sites such as: Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr
Web design HTML, CSS
Adobe Photoshop, Gimp 2.0, Paint, Prezi
Misc. sites CUNY (entrepreneur & marketing simulation), various Cloud servers

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Centennial High School, Peoria, AZ
Game Design
Marketing
Valley Vista High School, Surprise, AZ
Computer Systems courses
Marketing courses
Entrepreneurship course Honors students
Observed DECA-run school store and DECA club meetings

Aug 2014 - Present

Aug 2013 May 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (continued)

Desert Palms Elementary School
Volunteer teachers helper (2nd grade)
United Methodist Church, Westford, MA
Sunday School Teacher (K 2)
Presented the provided lessons and engaged children in aligned activities

1998
1978-1979

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Relevant to Curriculum Taught to Business Students

Arizona Dept. Of Revenue, Phoenix, AZ
1988-1991
Tax Examiner Tech
Researched and presented justifications for AZ statute interpretations to the Legal Dept.
Top performance reviews for conducting income tax audits in accordance with AZ revised
statutes
Established and became the first liaison between the audit dept. and Accts. Rec. and the
Collections Dept.
Taxpayer Information & Assistance
Communicated verbally and in writing with taxpayers regarding information, tax laws, and
account analysis/reconciliation
Addressed taxpayer issues sent to the Governors office, via the Ombudsman, due to
exemplary communication and research skills
Trained new hires in department procedures and clarified federal and state tax laws
H & R Block, Glendale, AZ
1986-1988
Tax Accountant
Preparation of personal and business tax returns, advised clients on tax codes to plan for best
future benefits
Continued preparation off season; also computed business financial statements for loan
purposes and advocated for clients under audit
Aztec Video, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
1982-1985
General Office Manager
Performed secretarial, bookkeeping and payroll duties
Successfully supported sales staff reduction by creating bids, cost analysis, purchasing,
inventory and shipping controls
McDonalds Restaurant, MA
1979-1982
Swing Manager
Supervised, scheduled and trained staff of 150 in relevant store functions and proper
procedures
Entrusted with opening and closing shifts, including handling cash and deposits
Developed excellent team skills during supervision and when performing all common duties
such as cooking, serving, cleaning and maintenance duties
Forecasting sales, inventory control and receiving shipping orders
Administrative Assistant
Handled daily receipts, maintained accounting records, cash drawers and receipts, including
supervising the bank deposits for accuracy and mismanagement