Specifications:

Citizenship: United States of America

English Ability: Native English Speaker
Date of Birth: December 14, 1990 in St. Charles, Illinois, United States of America
Marital Status: Single
Health Status: Excellent

Education:
Hope College- Holland, MI, USA 2009-2013
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Language Arts Group, Minor in Dance Education
GPA: 3.79
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
May 2013

Certification:

Advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Successful Teaching English Procedures Foro Europeo Escuela de Negocios 2017
Navarra, Spain
Post Graduate Certificate in Successful Teaching English Procedures Foro Europeo Escuela de Negocios 2016
Navarra, Spain
Español General, Nivel B1.1-1.2 del Instituto Cervantes, Barcelona, Spain 2015
TESOL/TEFL/TESL Certification (100 Hours) Oxford Seminars, Chicago, IL, USA 2014
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate with endorsements in all subjects K-5 2013
(K-8 self-contained) Language Arts Group (LAN) and Dance (DAEL), grades K-8

International Experience:
Fifth Grade Homeroom Teacher January 2018 – Present
Lakside International School-Comunidad Sardinal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
 Facilitated interactive innovative lesson plans for 15 English language learners.
 Provided lessons in all core subjects with bilingual materials and instruction.
 Provided individual tutoring for students in math, English, and reading interventions.
 Facilitated bilingual dance lessons and art classes once a week.
English Teacher September 2017-December 2017
Instituto Estelar Bilingue – Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
 Created innovative and interactive lesson plans for students ranging in age from six years old to adults
 Students varied in level from beginner to advanced
 Implemented direct and indirect assessment to assess English fluency level
 Followed Cambridge University’s Interchange course books to formulate organized lessons
Volunteer English Teacher September 2017-December 2017
Club A-Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
 Volunteered weekly with underprivileged, at-risk youth in the poorest neighborhood of Costa Rica
 Facilitated fun interactive games to encourage English language learning
 Assisted in promoting the organization and finding sponsors for the students involved
English Conversational Assistant October 2015- May 2017
Escola Infant Jesús Jesuïtes Sant Gervasi- Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Spain
 Facilitated group lessons with fifteen students ranging in age from eleven to nineteen daily
 Assisted in assigning final marks to students
 Directed conversation class for teachers ranging in English level weekly
 Created new and interesting curriculum with an emphasis on conversational skills.
 Assisted in the development of Dance History curriculum for the CREA workshop in NEI
 Provided additional support for students with learning difficulties or low levels of English
 Organized International Cultural Exchange with students in Spain and the United States
 Prepared students through grammar and test strategy workshops for the Cambridge English Placement Exams
English Conversational Assistant January-June 2015
FEDAC Canet de Mar- Canet de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
 Facilitated full class or small group lessons of 12 students with ages three to twelve daily
 Developed original curriculum with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills
 Integrated technology into lessons to stimulate interest and provide additional support
 Individualized instruction according to level of English proficiency
  Choreographed and taught dance routines in each course for the end of the year showcase
 Acted as a cultural ambassador for the United States of America
Teacher Assistant Summer 2012
Northway Primary School- Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
 Assisted in first year primary classroom of twenty four students
 Worked individually on literacy practice with struggling students
 Developed and taught original lesson plan implementing dance elements
Dance Educator May-Aug 2011
Josiah Venture Fusion Camp- Malenovice, Czech Republic
 Developed dance curriculum for twelve beginning dancers ages thirteen to eighteen
 Facilitated instruction through implementation of media
 Provided feedback through the use of visual assessment
 Encouraged students to feel confident in their abilities
English Teacher Summer 2008-2010
Josiah Venture Summer Camp-Pisek, Czech Republic
 Designed English curriculum for small groups of ten high school English Language Learners
 Developed exciting interactive activities to practice speaking English
 Provided feedback on writing assignments
 Guided students in development of English Proficiency
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Classroom Experience:
English Language Learner Tutor
Fox Valley Literacy Volunteers- St. Charles, IL, USA Summer 2013- Winter 2014
 Hands-On individualized instruction with adult English Language Learners on a one on one basis
 Facilitate speaking, listening, writing and reading practice
 Emphasis on mastering pronunciation and vocabulary

Student Teacher
Woodside Elementary School-Holland, MI, USA Spring 2013
 Assumed full time teaching in a general education second grade classroom of twenty eight students
 Facilitated Response to Intervention groups for English Language Learners
 Developed and taught original lesson plans
 Placed an emphasis on data-driven assessment
 Developed second grade summer school writing curriculum
 Participated in Professional Development
 Focused on integration of technology

Teacher Assistant
Lincoln Elementary-Zeeland, MI, USA Fall 2013
 Assisted in a second grade classroom of twenty four students
 Developed and taught original lesson plans in a second grade classroom
 Trained in integration of SmartBoard technology
Dance Educator Spring 2012
Jefferson Elementary-Holland, MI, USA
 Designed lesson plans to teach the elements of dance in a third grade classroom of twenty two students
 Implemented Academic Integration of dance elements through the use of creative movement
 Completed informal assessment procedures to determine the students progress
Teacher Assistant Spring 2011
Holland Elementary-Holland, MI, USA
 Assisted individual English Language Learners in literacy proficiency
 Administered informal assessment using running records to determine reading level
 Facilitated learning center activities and word recognition games in small groups of six students
After School Tutor
Cornerstone Youth Ministries-Holland, MI, USA Fall 2011
 Encouraged at-risk students in their studies
 Explained complicated lessons in subjects students struggled with on a one on one basis
 Guided students in completing their homework
Teacher Assistant
Glerum Elementary- Holland, MI, USA Spring 2010
 Facilitated small group reading lessons to six students at a time
 Coached struggling students in math, reading and social studies
  Assisted autistic students in completion of class work

Additional Experience:
Private English Tutor January 2015-July 2017
Barcelona, Spain
 Created personalized lesson plans according to the needs of the students
 Assisted in preparation for Cambridge Level Certification test
 Provided additional support in areas where students were struggling
 Emphasized the importance of conversational English skills

Dance Teacher
State Street Dance Studio- Geneva, IL, USA Summer 2013- Winter 2016
A Step Above Dance Academy-Batavia, IL, USA Summer 2013- Winter 2014
Fox Ballet- St. Charles, IL, USA Summer 2013- Winter 2014
Geneva Park District Sunset Dance Academy- Geneva, IL, USA Summer 2013- Winter 2014
 Develop dance curriculum individualized to ability level
 Facilitate instruction of varied dance styles to fifteen students at a time
 Students age range from five years old to Adult

References Available Upon Request