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Solo guitarist for cruise guests on the following NCL ships:Norwegian Pearl (05/2022 - 07/2022)Norwegian Prima (Opening Team 07/2022 - 12/2022, 01/2023 - 05/2023)Norwegian Viva (Opening Team 08/2023 - 12/2023)Norwegian Epic (02/2024 - 08/2024)

Create enjoyable musical experience with renditions of contemporary and classic pop, folk, rock and indie songs. Sang in over 35 countries in the world. Manage and contribute to multiple social media platforms (viz., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat)Maintain an up-to-date repertoire of popular English, French, and Hungarian language songs.

Courses taught:English Composition for ESL Students (Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022)First Year Composition (Fall 2018, Spring 2019)

Grader for German Studies course - "Becoming Multilingual: Learning and Maintaining Two or MoreLanguages" (Spring 2020)

Grader for Africana Studies course - "Introduction to African Studies" (Fall 2017, Spring 2018)

Teach break-out group of eight high-school-aged students receiving up to one year’s worth of credits for public school French classes in one monthOptimize teaching for immersion camp setting to increase language learning by doing and living within French cultureContributed musical accompaniment for song-teaching portions of schedule

Teach and assess English grammar and conversation to adult learners aged 17-70 with levels ranging from true beginner to advanced, and from diverse countries around the worldPlan and execute a monthly whole-school cultural activity for 50+ studentsAccompany and oversee safety of students on outdoor adventure excursions while eliciting English useContribute musical accompaniment for welcoming ceremony

Teach CEFR B2 and C1 exam preparation courses in oral and written English to a range of adult learner students.Ensure accuracy of grammar, validity of test questions, and level-appropriate language and vocabulary for CEFR accredited language exams.Provide transcripts and recordings of listening tasksAssist in the design of examination questions

Planned and managed activities based around English language learning and culture of English-speaking countries as part of six person team of counselors.Led musical portion of the daily schedule, including accompaniment on guitar for singalong of contemporary popular English-language songs

Lead activities in French for students experiencing weekend immersion programsSupport new counselors through teaching best practices for foreign language instruction at Concordia Language VillagesAssist with public relations by promoting the camp to potential employees and students

Created curriculum for additional elective French classes for 4th-8th grade students based on expeditionary learning pedagogyProvided supplementary support as substitute for classroom teachers and paraprofessionals

Co-teach adult pre-literate refugees from Bhutan, Congo, and Iraq through Refugee Education Project

Co-taught with Korean-native teacher two 10-day English immersion for elementary and middle school Korean students

Facilitated and led activities in French for music, comics, and poetry Imparted various aspects of French culture through themes of the day Ensured pleasurable and safe experience for 130+ students aged 11-18

Integrated 23 high school-age students into French and Guadeloupian culture through activities, excursions and language assistance as part of 6-person staff teamProjects: constructed 3 picnic tables, 3 shelves and 1 kitchen table; replaced 90 boards on beach boardwalk; painted 6-panel mural on stadium wall; painted 35 steps and rock at local shrine; assisted in French summer camp for kids ages 4-12 (45 hours); participated in English-focused games and activities for locals age 13-18 (50 hours)Sustained safe, low-risk, fun environment and administered first-aid when neededCultivated and maintained local connections for first-year site

Tutor students from ages 6-25 on Reading and Writing skills, SAT and ACT prep. Increased comprehension and vocabulary skills for one student up 3 grade levels in 36 hours of tutelageMaintained table of 3 students in separate programs to achieve prescribed individual goals of 5-7 activities an hour

Facilitate discussion in English for French students studying English as a Second Language. Provide support and motivation for students and enhance linguistic knowledge of American Standard English and American customs and culture. Create lesson plans based on varying needs and abilities of students aged 12-20.+250 hours of classroom experience

Conducted weekly 2 hour campus tours to groups of up to 40 prospective freshman and parentsDisseminated facts about University opportunities and campus lifeAssisted in ensuring the largest freshman class for two consecutive yearsReceived “Outstanding Cub” award for significant involvement to the program during first semester

Managed $180,000 budget in Excel Spreadsheet, logged purchases for Executive Board and 21 residence halls.Cooperated in 8 member Executive board team to plan and facilitate events for up to 6,800 on-campus residents.Student representative for Residence Life Budget Review committee for 06-07 and 08-09 fiscal years which minimized annual lodging interest fees to 7%, the lowest percentage increase in previous 5 years