OBJECTIVE: To gain work experience while continuing my post-graduate studies. |
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EDUCATION |
Georgia College & State University Bachelor of Arts: Spanish Minor: Geography GPA: 3.67 December 2000 Georgia State University Master of Arts: Applied Linguistics/ESL G.P.A.: 3.63 May 2003 (Courses taken: Approaches to Teaching ESL/EFL Adults, Practicum, Second Language Acquisition, Sound System of English, Classroom Practices, Grammar on the Web for ESL/EFL Teachers, Intercultural Communication, General Linguistics) *Courses taking now: L2 Writing; Materials Design, Development, & Publication; Pragmatics |
| TEACHING/TUTORING EXPERIENCE | Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta, GA) VESL Instructor Teach English to beginning adult ESL students October 2, 2002-present Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA) GLA Assistantship: ESL tutor Tutored in all four areas of proficiency, worked with L2 learners speaking various languages, and collaborated with tutees' teachers to develop lessons. August 2001-May 2002 Houston County Board of Education (Warner Robins, GA) Permanent ESOL Substitute Teacher Taught at elementary, middle, and high schools; traveled to six different locations daily, developed lessons and tests. Also worked with various proficiency levels February 2001-May 2001 |
| OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE | Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA) GLA Assistantship: Egyptian Project Administer evaluations, process evaluations, and distribute amenities. May 2002-present Best Buy, Incorporation Customer Service Representative Helped out customers, processed exchanges and returns, and worked in collaboration with the technicians. November 2001-May 2002 The Cellar: GCSU's Coffee House (Milledgeville, GA) Night Manager Supervised co-workers, counted and deposited money, cleaned and closed the establishment. August 2000-December 2000 Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville, GA) Resident Assistant Supervised/guided residents, maintained order, and coordinated activities August 1999-May 2000 |
| SKILLS | Computer: MS Word, Dreamweaver, Web CT, and Nicenet Languages: Fluent in writing and speaking Spanish and English. Also, a basic knowledge of French. |
| HONORS | Undergraduate: Dean's List (Winter Quarter 1997, Spring Quarter 1997, Fall Quarter 1997, Winter Quarter 1998, Spring Quarter 1998) President's List (Fall Semester 1998, Spring Semester 1999, Fall Semester 2000) Vice-President of International Club (Fall 1998-Spring 1999) Cum Laude graduate (December 2000) Graduate: |
| ACTIVITIES | Soccer, flag football, softball, ultimate Frisbee Dancing, listening to music Travel: Panama, South Africa, Botswana, several states within the U.S.A. |
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