Kristian Brook Howland

[kri.brook@gmail.com] Education Hawai`i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI, 2007-present Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Anticipated May 2013 graduation date Cumulative GPA: 3.87 / 4.0 Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Dec 2011 Study Abroad Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Nagoya, Japan, [Sept. 2009- July 2010] University of Essex, Essex, England, [Oct. 2010- Jan. 2011] Professional Experience NAFSA Volunteer NAFSA Region XII Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 26, 2013 Assist HPUs International Student Services and Study Abroad offices with setting up for the conference, checking members in, directing members to correct rooms, taking pictures and video, answering members questions, and cleaning up. Graduate Assistant, Study Abroad Office Hawai`i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI, October 2012-present Generate change of grade reports, transcript requests, flyers, presentations for different venues, evaluation forms for partners and students, the Language and Culture Program, new marketing strategies to improve student participation Manage and speak at pre-departure orientation and re-entry orientation for participating students. Manage and speak at information sessions and classroom visits for interested or perspective students. Responsible for organizing prospective and past study abroad students folders and records, creating appointments with the Director, providing students with information about our programs Tasks include brainstorming ideas, updating the HPU study abroad website, updating and creating Excel files, emailing and keeping track of vital information with students and partners, and general meetings with the Study Abroad Director and other departments for various topics related to updates and marketing strategies. International Bridge Program Assistant, Practicum I Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI, January 2012- May 2012 Responsible for creating marketing materials, editing pictures of students, editing videos. Taking a group of the students on a tour throughout Hawaii's Chinatown within a specific amount of time, taking the students to a DimSum restaurant to learn about Chinese culture, and organizing students into groups for the field trip. Student Assistant, International Studies Department Hawai`i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI, April 2011-July 2011 Helped organize the English Summer Institute that HPU hosted for 26 English teachers and administrators from 21 different countries in June 2011. Tasks included creating Excel files, assisting the teachers with extra computer help, organizing planned trips, evaluating paperwork. Responsibilities included transporting and distributing large endorsements, supervising events, and organizing my own schedule. Resident Assistant (RA)

Hawai`i Student Housing, Waikiki, HI, September 2008- June 2009 On-call, desk hours, dealing with issues that arise in a college dorm such as breaking up parties, doing rounds throughout the building when on shift to ensure residents safety. Received phone calls at all hours, helped train and support less experienced RAs, and kept an organized schedule. Responsible for organizing interesting and popular events every semester and maintaining a friendly living situation for the residents as well as staff. Kept a professional image off-shift and at school, since many residents were fellow university students. Publications and Presentations Howland, K. (2007, November 5). Experience education through other cultures. Hawai`i Pacific Universitys student newspaper, Kalamalama, p. 1. Howland, K. (2007, November 19). Honor Societies Induct 193 at Fall Brunch. Kalamalama, p. 1 Howland, K. (2012, November 30). Study Abroad Pre-departure Orientation. Advice on how to deal with Culture Shock and Relationships Abroad presented as part of a panel at Hawai`i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI. Howland, K. (2012, November 9). Using Research and Theory to Design ESP-Business English (and other) Practices. Lesson Plans presented as part of a panel at the AL Talks Seminar Series, Honolulu, HI. Howland, K. (2013, February 16). Using Research and Theory to Design ESP-Business English (and other) Practices. Lesson Plans presented as part of a panel at HI TESOL, Hilo, HI. Our presentation was voted Best Presentation by attending members. Professional Memberships Hawaii TESOL NAFSA, Hawaii Pacific Region Awards and Honors Awarded, With Distinction [2013] Recipient, Study Abroad Scholarship [2013] Awarded, Deans List [2011] Recipient, Pell Grants, [2007-2011] Recipient, Journalism Scholarship, [2007-2011] 50% tuition waiver Recipient, Pell Grants, [2007-2011] Languages Ability to speak and read intermediate/conversational Japanese and Spanish Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, GoogleSites, Prezi, MovieMaker and PowerPoint Other Experience: Kalia Karr Dance Studio, Age 3-18. Tap, Jazz, Ballet Competition. References: Available upon request