Chyteira Dayonne Dues

10910 Portland Ave E C113, Tacoma, WA 98445

Skype: cddues
Email: cddues@hotmail.com
Cell Phone: 706-296-5263
OBJECTIVE:
To promote education globally and to teach English Language Learners using proven and
professionally accepted methods that help learners to improve their English language skills.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
Currently Enrolled
Master in Teaching, Saint Martins University; Lacey, WA
Endorsements: Elementary Education, Spanish, English Language Learner
Education, Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education.
Expected Date of Graduation: December 2015
GPA: 3.87
2015

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification,

International Teacher Training Organization (ITTO); Guadalajara, Mexico.
An intensive four-week, 140 hours course with 10 hours of observed
teaching practices to English Language Learners of varying ages and levels.

2007

Master of Human Relations, University of Oklahoma; Offutt AFB, NE

GPA: 3.82

2005

Bachelor of Business Administration, Howard University; Washington, DC

GPA: 3.64

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Jul 2011 present

Public Affairs Officer, 194th Wing

Washington Air National Guard; Camp Murray, WA
Provide training to over 1,000 wing members to become model
spokespersons for the Air National Guard and to increase public
awareness of the wings mission and responsibilities.
Plan, coordinate, and manage wing-wide public affairs efforts.
Disseminate important information and leadership messages to
wing and Washington Air National Guard members.

Aug 2011 Nov 2014 Instructor/Contract Consultant, Department of Social and Health Services
Washington State; Olympia, WA
Conducted and managed agency-wide contracts training
academy classes for over 200 department employees annually.
Completed procurements and signed social service contracts
valued at approximately $28 million.
Ensured statewide agency compliance with state and federal
contract laws and regulations.
Jun 2009 Jul 2011

Instructor/Course Director, Beginning Spanish & Intermediate Spanish

Advanced Individual Academic Development (AIAD) and Study Abroad
Program Coordinator for Mexico, United States Military Academy
U.S. Air Force; West Point, NY

 Managed and developed course curriculum for intermediate

and beginning level Spanish for more than 250 cadets.

Provided over 1,200 hours of formal instruction in cultural,

language and regional competencies to 50+ per semester.

Facilitated instruction on the importance of cultural diversity,

suicide awareness and professional military ethics and education.

Responsible for lesson planning, teaching, evaluation and counseling
of over 120 cadets.
Feb 2009 Jun 2009

Contract Specialist, Specialized Flight, 55th Contracting Squadron

U.S. Air Force; Offutt AFB, NE
Completed incremental funding modifications to ensure the
continued maintenance of the defense satellite, MILSTAR, and
servicing components.
Conducted source selections in identifying contractors to
perform maintenance on specialized military systems.
Prepared professional staff level correspondence to flight,
squadron, and group commanders during normal operations.

Jul 2008 Jan 2009

Flight Commander, Contract Support Flight, 379th

Expeditionary Contracting Squadron
U.S. Air Force; Al Udeid AB, Qatar
Managed daily flight procurement operations consisting of 6
contracting officers and 2 Information Technology Specialists.
Increased records accuracy of all squadron purchase orders by
38% and traced over 200 missing inventory items.
Served as the primary receiver and reviewer of daily requirements
packages; ensured excellent customer service.

Jun 2006 Jul 2008

Section Lead, Commodities Flight, 55th Contracting Squadron

U.S. Air Force; Offutt AFB, NE
Assisted in the planning and execution of contracting policies and
unit operations for contracts valued at over $10 billion.
Ensured legal and contractual compliance and maintained high
level contingency contracting skills and knowledge.
Processed sensitive and confidential information for
governmental security clearances as the unit Security Manager.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
2013
Squadron Officer School, non-resident, online program: Leadership Development
2011

United States Military Academy (USMA), Master Teacher Program; West Point, NY:
An interdisciplinary, two-year program with a mission to develop the competencies and
skills of USMA faculty members for the dramatically changing academic workplace of the
21st century.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
2013-2014: Foster Parent, Catholic Community Services; Lacey, Washington
2008-2009: Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
2006-2008: Contributed over 100 hours of community service hours to Habitat for Humanity,
Omahas Homeless Shelter, and Hope Center for Kids; Omaha, NE

2003-2004: President of the Howard University Spanish Language Society; Washington, DC

2002-2004: Volunteer Reading and Math Tutor at CentroNia; Washington, DC

HONORS/AWARDS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
2015: Fall Semester Study Abroad (Spanish & International Relations): Guadalajara, Mexico
(Universidad Autnoma de Guadalajara College Consortium for International Studies)
2014: ACTFL OPI Proficiency: Advanced Low (Spanish)
2014: ACTFL WPT Proficiency: Advanced Mid (Spanish)
2014: Proficient in Reading and Listening on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (Spanish)
Recipient of: Air Force Achievement Medal (2009), Meritorious Service Medal (2009), and
National Defense Service Medal (2008)
Inducted into: Beta Gamma Sigma (2004), National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2003), and
Golden Key International Honors Society (2003)
2013: Fall Semester Study Abroad (Japanese Language) Chiba, Japan (Kanda University of
International Studies IES Abroad)
REFERENCES*:
Professional: Monika Vasil, Former Supervisor (Dept of Social & Health Svcs), vasilm@dshs.wa.gov
Professional: Ral Gonzlez, TEFL Instructor, gmartinraul@gmail.com
Personal: Stephen Ssemaala, Mentor, stephenssemaala@msn.com
*Additional references can be provided upon request.