Objectives

Seeking a teaching position with the opportunity to aid students in developing speaking, listening, and writing proficiency in the English language.

Education

The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Minor in Sociology, Overall GPA 3.9, May 2014

Dean’s List with Distinction, Honors Program, National Merit Scholar, National Security Education Program Boren Award Semifinalist, Phi Beta Phi Society

Related Courses: Mandarin Chinese 202, Mandarin Chinese 403

Beijing Institute of Education, Beijing, China

Intensive Program in Chinese, Overall GPA 4.0, August 2011

Skills

Languages: Fluent English and French, Intermediate Chinese

Professional skills: Written and verbal communication, leadership and initiative, conflict resolution, logical and critical analysis, customer service

Certifications: First Aid, CPR, Arizona Dept. of Public Service Fingerprint Clearance

Teaching Experience and Involvement

Conversational Exchange Mentor, Center for English as a Second Language, May 2012-present

• Assisted a Chinese student working towards a TOEFEL in developing English language skills.
• Engaged in weekly mentoring sessions teaching English idioms, conversational speech, and social norms.

Research Assistant, Down Syndrome Research Group, May 2012-present

• Taught children (ages 7-25) to utilize computer protocols and assisted in their completion.
• Interacted with children with mental disabilities and evaluated their neurocognitive development.
• Aided in the development of paradigms to test children’s mental functioning.

Undersecretary General of Fundraising, Arizona Model United Nations, May 2011-May 2012

• Ran weekly teaching sessions for over 25 members in writing, rules, procedures, and debate.
• Led over 120 club members activity participation, kept weekly reports and accurate records of requirement fulfillment.
• Raised over $12,000 through planned events and directed marketing

Tutor, National Honor Society, October 2009-May 2012

• Tutored high school students in math, science, and language classes.
• Assisted in developing their English and French language skills through conversation and exercises.