Professional Experience
Maple Leaf International (Shanghai Branch)
ESL Teacher; Fengjing (Jishan), Shanghai 03/15- 08/16 (contract)
Assesses English skill level during class to determine if student can enter North America curriculum classes
Builds class curriculum based on Prescribed Learning Outcomes from Canadian Provincial curriculum and Common Core Standard Requirements in the Unites States
Creates assessments and rubrics based off “markers” set by Maple Leaf
Currently teaching 10th grade Social Studies (various English levels)
Works with faculty in the development of effective and creative teaching methods, classroom discipline, and organization.
Curry Elementary (Tempe District)
Senior Instructional Assistant; Tempe, AZ 03/14- 08/14 (emergency hire)
Assisted mentally delayed (Autism, Down- Syndrome, etc.) students in math, reading, science, social studies, and additional educational needs
Licensed: nonviolent crisis intervention (transport holds/ restraint techniques)
Develop and execute guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.
Work with faculty in the development of effective and creative teaching methods, classroom discipline, and organization.
Assisted with parent/teacher conferences
Anne Arundel Community College/Northrop Grumman
English as Second Language Teacher; Hanover, MD 06/13-09/13 (seasonal)
Taught the Algerian Air Defense required technical/conversational English as directed by Defense Language Institute (DLI)
Prepared students for weekly test with a required pass rate of 75% or above
Prepared students for intensive training and long term stay in the US.
Thew Elementary (Tempe District)
Instructional Assistant (Personal Assistant); Tempe, AZ 01/13- 05/13 (substitute)
Assisted students with Emotional Behavior issues in math, reading, science, social
studies, and additional educational needs
Licensed: nonviolent crisis intervention (transport holds/ restraint techniques)
Prepared weekly assessments of students’ academic and behavioral progress
Assisted with parent/teacher conferences
LCC Junior Academy
English as Second Language Teacher; Namyangju-su, South Korea 04/11- 04/12
Taught in a special education zone (physical/mental disabilities) (5-adult)
Office Manager- all front desk duties and some recruiting
Built relationships with parents and surrounding businesses
Drafted training manual and academy policies for owner in English
Assisted with advertising and marketing campaign for academy
Develop and execute guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.
Work with faculty in the development of effective and creative teaching methods, classroom discipline, and organization.
Assisted with parent/teacher conferences
University of Phoenix
Academic Counselor Online (Veterans Department); Phoenix, AZ 05/10- 02/11
Sogang Language Program
English as Second Language Teacher; Seoul, South Korea 02/09- 02/10
Taught beginning through advanced English to ages 5-16
Prepared students for end of the month fluency test (reading, speaking, and writing), and public speaking (presentations)
Conducted monthly assesses of students’ academic progress
Develop and execute guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.
Work with faculty in the development of effective and creative teaching methods, classroom discipline, and organization.
Assisted with parent/teacher conferences
Money Management International
Reverse Mortgage Counselor (HECM I); Phoenix, AZ 10/07-02/09
Provide HUD counseling certificate with summary of benefits
Educate seniors on laws/regulations set by HUD/FHA
Interpret/analyze situations to determine eligibility
Analysis of income to debt ratio conducted and budget
Education
TEFL Certificate 160 hours, through Accreditat, January 2015
Western International University, Phoenix, AZ
Master of Business Administration, International Business, August 2010
Master of Public Administration, August 2012
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Bachelors of Science in International Hospitality Management with minors in Japanese and Asian Studies, May 2003