Education:

Bachelor of Arts                                             Graceland University, Lamoni, IA Graduation: May 2009           

Major: English                                                 Emphasis: Cinema Studies

Minor: Psychology

Teaching/Mentoring Experience:

Kid Castle Language Institute                                       March 2010- Present, Yueqing, China

Teach up to 23 hours a week. Teach ages four to twelve. Help children with phonics, writing and the basics of the english language, focusing on oral english.

Joy Language School                                             October- March 2010, Harbin, China

Teach 20 hours a week. Teach ages four to twelve. Work with chinese co-teacher to provide beneficial English oral, writing, comprehension and reading skills.

SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)                     February 2006-2009, Lamoni, IA

Member of 2006 SIFE team which won Nationals and took 2^nd at the World Cup in Paris.

Member of 2008 SIFE Presentation team which won Regionals, moving on to Nationals.

JA Bizz Town Teacher

         -  Presented financial literacy classes consisting of Opportunity Cost, Philanthropy, Interviewing Skills, Resume Writing and Checks and Balances to sixth grade students.  Upon completion of the six week instruction, I accompanied the students on a trip to the Junior Achievement Center, a mock business community in Des Moines, Iowa.   Assisted the students in running their own business for a day with their newfound skills.

Camp Moja Counselor                                 May 2006, 2007, Independence, MO

         -  Responsible for the care of six handicapped adults during the week of camp, including administering medications, overseeing their safety and assisting them during their participation in various activities including dance, arts/crafts and cooking.  In addition, I taught outdoor classes in fishing, paddle boating and canoeing.

Internship Experience:

Central Mission Summer Intern                                                       May 2007-August 2007 Independence, MO

         -  Planned and executed five different summer camps and counseled children ages ten to eighteen.  Assisted in planning worship services and led reflections. Taught Yoga classes.

Work Experience:

House President/Resident Assistant                           Graceland University, Lamoni, IA

                                                                 August 2007-May 2008

-  Responsible for the well-being of the thirty women (national and international) who resided in my hall, which included planning monthly meetings, activities and functions, in addition to meeting their individual needs and requests. Served as a positive role model not only to them, but the entire campus.

Practicum Experience:

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)   Alaska, May – August 2008 Developed advanced kayaking, backpacking and mountaineering skills.  Implemented sustainable/environmental “Leave No Trace” camping principles.  Became a “Leave No Trace” teacher.  Earned credit in Biology, Risk Management and Leadership.