Personal Details
Citizenship: American
English Ability: Native Speaker
Marital Status: Single
Education
May 2014 TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification (100 Hours) Washington, D.C., USA
Oxford Seminars
Sep 2005- May 2007 Masters of Arts Brattleboro, USA
Major: Intercultural Management: Conflict Transformation
School for International Training
Aug 1997- Aug 2001 Bachelors of Arts Hickory, USA
Major: German & Psychology
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Jan-Jul 2000 Semester Abroad
Study: German Language, Austrian Culture & Literature Vienna, Austria
Central College Abroad
Sep 2014-Present ESL Foreign Teacher, Meten English Shaoxing, China
• Facilitate activity classes with teenagers and adults to allow students to increase communication skills
• Lead private courses to enhance students’ grammar abilities
• Host activity parties, based on various themes, for a large group of students
Jun 2012-Aug 2014 Summer Camp Counselor, Chambersburg YMCA Chambersburg, USA
• Led children and teenagers in indoor and outdoor recreational activities
• Modeled relationship building skills for children and teenagers
• Introduced and discussed topics of personal character and social issues with teenagers
Dec 2011-Aug 2014 School Age Program Counselor, Chambersburg YMCA Chambersburg, USA
• Led gymnasium recreational activities for children 5-11 years old
• Showed child interest and support through interaction and play
• Assisted children with homework activities
Nov 2009-Aug 2014 Sales Associate, Bon Ton Stores Carlisle & Chambersburg, USA
• Provided customer service by assisting customers with selecting and purchasing products
• Promoted store services and events to customers
Feb-Jul 2009 ESL Teacher, English Town Seoul, South Korea
• Assisted Korean students in gaining comprehension of the English language by engaging students in fun learning activities in reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Managed classroom behaviors, prepared classroom lessons, completed report cards and participated in parent-teacher meetings
Jun-Nov 2006 Support Staff, Micro-Finance & Community Development Organization Accra, Ghana
• Taught basic education; such as math, writing and art; to Liberian refugee children
• Designed and facilitated workshop activities and discussions for Liberian refugee adults
Jun-Nov 2006 Peace Educator, Unification Aid Committee Accra, Ghana
• Designed and facilitated workshop activities and discussions for Liberian refugee adults
• Conducted administrative work such as creating newsletters and pamphlets
Nov 2004-Aug 2005 Counselor, Cornell Companies South Mountain, USA
• Provided individual counseling sessions for youth offenders, ages 13-19, to alter negative thinking patterns
• Facilitated therapeutic group activities such as games and group discussions
• Managed a caseload of youth by completing extensive progress reports, meeting with county authorities, facilitating family conferences and accompanying youth to court
Nov 2002-Dec 2003 Therapeutic Staff Support, Philhaven Behavioral Healthcare Services Harrisburg, USA
• Utilized play activities, recreational events and behavioral reward systems to create constructive change in negative thinking patterns and behaviors of children and teenagers with psychological and social difficulties
• Worked with parents to create a home atmosphere conducive to the children’s progress
Volunteer Experience
Jun 2010-Aug 2014 Animal Shelter Representative, Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter Chambersburg, USA
• Took live dogs and advertising materials to community events to promote animal adoption and volunteer opportunities to the public
• Greeted visitors to the animal shelter and led them around the facility
Additional Skills & Experience
Languages: German (Intermediate)
Overseas Residences: Germany, Austria, Ghana, South Korea, China
Interests: Foreign Language, Culture, Travel, Sports, Outdoor Activities, Adventure Activities
Skills: Group Facilitation, Individual Mentoring & Advising, Writing, Creativity, Organization, Athletics |
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