Mark Smolen
309 Spruce Lane
East Meadow N.Y. 11554
347-603-4181
MarkSmolen@Mail.com

TEACHING AND
RELATED
EXPERIENCE:   
1993 - Present        A.S.A INSTITUTE
1 Herald Square, Manhattan N.Y. 10001

2007-Present          CAREER QUEST COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
500 8^Th Avenue New York, New York 10018

2004- 2006              GLOBAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
1931 Mott Avenue, Far Rockaway N.Y.  11213

Computer Accounting Instructor
                              *Instructed and trained students in college level Accounting
                              *Instructed and trained student in Computer Accounting software
                              *Instructed students in website creation
*Instructed students in basic computer skills and maintenance
*Designed and prepared instructional materials, tests, and
                               Accounting assignments for use in the entire school
                              *Created and designed software manuals for enrichment
                               and for remedial students
                              *Assisted in Curriculum development and preparation
                              *Assisted in E.S.L. workshops 

2000 - Present Proprietor of Consulting Practice
                            *Derived and implemented  the set up of the company on Computerized
                               Accounting Software
                              *Trained and Supported client and client personnel on Computer
                               Accounting Software
                              *Authored and Developed self teaching QuickBooks text book/website at: “www.studyquickbooks.com”
*Designed and Created Client Websites
                              *Trained clients on website preparation and maintenance
                              *Instructed clients in a variety of software applications, such as:
                               Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and general computer usage and maintenance
                              *Assisted clients in website promotion
*Instructed clients in private tutoring sessions for: Accounting, Math (all levels) and Computer Software

1988-1992 NASSAU CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Habilitation Specialist/Counselor
                         *Established and Enforced behavioral programs
                              *Assisted clients in living skills
                              *Trained staff in crisis intervention and prevention
                              *Assisted in training staff in behavioral modification/special
                               education techniques

EDUCATION:          B.B.S. IN ACCOUNTING
Adelphi University
Garden City N.Y.

COMPUTER
CERTIFICATIONS: CERTIFIED MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST IN:
EXCEL 2003, WORD 2003 AND POWERPOINT 2003   

CERTIFIED QUICKBOOKS PRO ADVISOR – QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING 2009

Proficient in: Peachtree Accounting, Microsoft Access, Microsoft
                             FrontPage, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere (Video Editing).