Education:

Beloit College

Bachelor of Arts, May 2009

Major: Political Science

Concentration: Chinese Economics and Politics, Election Systems, American Government, Social Movements.

120-Hour TEFL Class Certification at TEFL Institute Chicago, March 2011

·         100 hours of training with 20 hours of student teaching and classroom observation

Chinese Language Chicago Institute, March 2011 to Present

·         Currently enrolled in a Chinese language class to hone my communication skills

Personal Qualities

·         Persistent

·         Enthusiastic

·         Able to communicate and work well with other people from diverse backgrounds

·         Self motivated

Related Work Experience:

English Instructor, Henan University, Kaifeng China, August 2009-August 2010

• Created my own curriculum related to English conversation and literature
• Developed unique ways of approaching students and established a learning environment to entice students to express their own unique opinions and ideas
• Created an English Corner student group outside of the classroom to approach students on a much more personal level

School Site Supervisor, Stateline Boys and Girls Club, Beloit WI, November 2007-August 2009

• Supervised one of seven after school programs for children enrolled in the Stateline Boys and Girls Club
• Developed and supervised an activity schedule for children that included snack break, physical education, and homework time

Additional Experience:

Co-Founder of Artful Blooms by Arthur, Juneau WI, May 2006-Present

• Helped run a small gladiola flower farm with my father Arthur
• Responsibilities included, spring tilling and planting, acquiring sufficient financing for the operation, and the sale of flowers during the fall at local farmers markets and florists

4 Year Letter Winner, Beloit College Football Team, Beloit WI, August 2005-November 2008