Bridget D. Schuberg bridgetschuberg@gmail.com www.bridgetschuberg.weebly.com Education: Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO MA in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (4.

0 GPA) August 2011-present (Expected graduation: May 2013) University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA BA in International Studies, with a Minor in European Studies (3.65 GPA) August 2007-May 2011 Relevant Teaching Experience: Intern for Advanced Reading and Writing at INTO Colorado State University, January 2013 present Currently team-teaching low-advanced-level reading and writing class for international students at INTO-CSU. In this course, students practice reading skills such as skimming and scanning, and must learn how to paraphrase and summarize. English Teacher for a Skills Workshop, November 2012 present Facilitated students' use of computers and online resources to enhance technological literacy, vocabulary acquisition, and general language skills; co-created curriculum. ESL Reading and Writing Tutor, August 2012 present Met weekly with a Korean high school student to assist her with the English language aspect of school projects involving reading and writing; helped her prepare for the TOEFL through explicit explanations of grammar rules, and by providing and correcting reading comprehension exercises and TOEFL practice tests. SAT Tutor for ESL High School Students, August 2012 present Helped two ESL Korean high school students aiming to prepare for the language sections of the SAT through explicit explanations of grammar rules and writing conventions, and by consistently providing and correcting reading comprehension activities, writing exercises, and SAT practice tests. English Teacher for a Korean High School Girls Home-stay Program, January 2013 Taught and facilitated student understanding of American culture and conventions in English writing, grammar, speaking, and vocabulary for Korean high school girls participating in a three-week home-stay program. Created curriculum involving narrative, descriptive, informative, and argumentative essay-writing. Education Awards Received: Graduated Cum Laude from the University of San Francisco University Scholar at the University of San Francisco Dean's List at the University of San Francisco (five semesters)

Relevant Course Work: Methods of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, English Syntax, Second Language Acquisition, Practicum in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, ESL Assessment, Phonology/Morphology, Intercultural Rhetoric, English for Specific Purposes, Sociolinguistics Professional Development: 2012 CoTESOL Conference in Denver, Colorado Attended presentations regarding limiting learner anxiety, assessing quality of an ESL program, flipping classrooms, promoting American bilingualism, and enhancing ELLs' exposure to culture. 2011 CoTESOL Conference in Denver, Colorado Attended presentations on Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) lesson planning, effective practices in grammar instruction, cultural differences in teachers' roles in the classroom, and using corpora to inform grammar textbooks. Professional Development Fridays at Noon through INTO-CSU Engaged in discussion about accommodating learner differences, participating in flipped classrooms, identifying proficiency levels in vocabulary teaching, implementing technology in the classroom, was presented with various online and paper resources for vocabulary, grammar, and lesson planning. Teacher Observations at the CSU IEP and INTO-CSU Regularly completed reflections on observations of professionally-taught grammar, listening and speaking, and reading and writing courses at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. ESL/EFL Reading Webinars, October 2012 Attended web seminars presented by renowned TESL/TEFL scholars Dr. Cindy Brantmeier and Dr. Bill Grabe about ESL/EFL reading. Spanish Conversation Class, Spring 2012 Completed a high-intermediate conversational class to improve my Spanish speaking skills, to increase my linguistic awareness, and to be able to better relate to the speaking struggles of English language learners. Co-Writer of Successful Grant Applications, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 Assisted the Graduate Student Association President of Research and Funding in writing successful applications for the Diversity grant, the Coca-Cola Campus of Character Beverage grant, and the World Book Night grant. Funds were used to host events promoting literacy in the Northern Colorado community. TESL/TEFL Community Involvement: President of Communications and Public Relations, TESL/TEFL Graduate Student Association, Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Emailed updates and announcements, composed and disseminated press releases for

events, recruited participation from interested groups, and contacted/scheduled oncampus presentations relevant to TEFL/TESL. Conversation Partner at Colorado State University's Intensive English Program, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 / INTO-CSU, Fall 2012 Volunteered as a conversation partner in basic, intermediate, and advanced listening and speaking classes at INTO-CSU, modeling proper English usage and exposing learners to conversational English. Co-creator of the Colorado State University Kitchen Dictionary for ELLs, Spring 2012 Volunteered with four other students to organize and define kitchen-specific vocabulary with which English language learners in CSU kitchens would lack familiarity; helped to create a dictionary for them to refer to when fulfilling their workplace duties. 7th Annual Literacy Night for C.O.R.E., April 2012 Worked with others to organize and run a family-centered night celebrating bilingual literacy for lower-income elementary school students. Conversation Group Leader for International Students at the CSU Intensive English Program, Spring 2012 Exposed international students to American culture through various activities, including going to a movie theater, a bowling alley, and a pool hall, while also giving them extra listening and speaking practice with a native English speaker. Grammar Consultant for International Students Enrolled in College Composition, Spring 2012 Consulted with international students enrolled in college composition, with the goal of increasing student autonomy by helping learners be able to independently notice and correct their own errors in grammar and writing. Other Relevant Community Involvement Experience: Event Organizer for Bay Area Friends of Tibet, San Francisco, Fall 2009 Helped inform others of political happenings regarding Tibet and China by publicizing awareness events, disseminating leaflets and flyers, and updating digital mailing lists. Computer Skills Microsoft Word Microsoft Power Point Languages: English, native French, intermediate Academic Search Premier, ProQuest, EBSCO, JSTOR Windows and Mac Platforms

Spanish, high intermediate Italian, intermediate

Travel and Cultural Experiences: Argentina, May June 2012 Traveled throughout northern Argentina practicing Spanish language skills and learning about Argentinian culture.

Tunisia, March 2010 Participated in a school program which exposed students to Islam and Tunisian culture. Italy, January June 2010 Studied at the John Felice Rome Center to learn about Italian language and history in Rome; traveled throughout Italy practicing Italian and learning about Italian culture.