• TESOL Certificate 100 hour, International TEFL Teacher Training (October 2009)
• California State University, Sacramento (Graduated Fall 2006)
- B.A. Anthropology
- Emphasis in cultural studies
- Dean’s List- 1 semester
• National Outdoor Leadership School (Summer 2005)
- Instruction on most effective ways to lead a group, as well as the value of being an active follower when not leading a group; a skill that I have found can be just as important as being the nominal leader.
Working History
• Jochiwon Girls High School- Jochiwon, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea - EPIK Native English Teacher (October 2009 to October 2010)
- Planned lessons and instructed for 20+ hours of weekly classes grades 1 and 2. Lessons included helping the students produce movies and radio plays.
- Planned lessons and instructed classes for weekly General Teacher’s English class.
- English Competition Coach (speech and book discussion). Students placed first in district for both and the speech student placed first in Chungnam Province competition.
- Helped plan and teach winter and summer English camps for 20+ students each session.
• Health and Wellness Center at the Smith Flat House- Placerville, California-Manager (July 2007 to March 2009)-Began as executive assistant and finished as manager.
- Dealt with day-to-day operations such as: tenant practitioners, customers, class schedules, email lists, monthly calendars for programs, and governmental regulation agencies.
- Interaction with the community through outreach programs such as the Women’s Health Fair.
• Cheesecake Factory- Sacramento, California -Server (May 2006 to June 2007)
• Amante’s Italian Restaurant- Sacramento, California- Server (2004 to 2006)
Personal Introduction
• Passion for cultural learning
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship abilities for working well with a team or leading a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional ability to adapt to new situations and to learn quickly
• Great ability for self-direction, organization, and independent work