Elisabeth Yoder Email & Phone Number

Dover, Ohio

Worked alongside High School teachers in modifying curriculum, translating notes and assignments, and teaching students in Spanish. Was assigned primarily science classes as well as after school tutoring. In addition, worked closely with the administration to increase understanding of cultural differences to best manage behavior and educational experiences for students.

Dover, Ohio

Using Interpreter's Code of Ethics, interpreted for Spanish-speaking families and patients during WIC visits. Called and helped schedule appointments. Educated on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and healthy habits.

Dover, Ohio

Coordinated outreach services for the Latino community of Tuscarawas County including, but not limited to: support groups, ESL classes, and cultural and community education. Assisted with general translation and interpretation as well as completing medical and social service paperwork. Created networks with social and legal agencies to aid in the Latino community.

Dover, Ohio

Using Interpreter's Code of Ethics, interpreted for Latino families and patients in various departments of Union Hospital Cleveland Clinic including but not limited to: Emergency Department, Radiology, Laboratory, Maternity, and Pediatrics. Gained understanding of hospital procedures as well as communication systems between doctors, nurses, and specialists.

Dover, Ohio

Taught ESOL with a focus on the skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. This course utilized interactive teaching styles targeting life skills, civils, history, and geography.

Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala

Worked as instructor facilitating educational experiences focused on global citizenship, self-awareness and cultural immersion. Led subsequent 4- and 6-week trips in the summer of 2013, fall of 2014, and summer of 2015.

Bolivia, Peru

Instructor facilitating a cross-cultural experience for youth aged 15 to 20 seeking a gap year between high school and college. The program focuses on language and cultural immersion through home stays, independent study projects, service learning, and issues pertaining to economic development, and political topics specific to the country.

New Zealand

Responsible for trip logistics including travel, food and lodging of 18 college students, 2 program leaders, and their 2 children. Facilitated the reflective field practicum portion of student course. Assisted in creating contacts for field placements with non-profit organizations, homestays, guest speakers, and educational field trips pertinent to the courses’ focus on sustainability. Scheduled and facilitated, regular check-in meetings with 6 advisee students to discuss their leadership development, academics, and cross cultural issues.

Ely, Mn

Instructor leading canoeing wilderness expeditions in the Boundary Waters for various populations, including at risk youth. Led Summer and Fall expeditions ranging from 22 to 50 days. In addition to teaching wilderness skills, expeditions focus on leadership, character development, and a mediation session between the youth at risk and their parent(s)/ guardian(s).

Designed creative curriculum for middle school students incorporating experiential learning. Taught Spanish language and culture of Latin America culture a as well as a class on Alternative Energy where students built windmills and solar ovens.

New Zealand

Responsible for trip logistics including travel, food and lodging of 18 college students, 2 program leaders, and their 2 children. Facilitated the reflective field practicum portion of student course. Assisted in creating contacts for field placements with non-profit organizations, homestays, guest speakers, and educational field trips pertinent to the courses’ focus on sustainability. Scheduled and facilitated, regular check-in meetings with 6 advisee students to discuss their leadership development, academics, and cross cultural issues.

Bemidji, Mn

Coordinated and directed evening programs for the high school Spanish credit program of approximately 80 villagers/ campers; created new evening programs and simulations relating to world affairs, and cultural representations. Helped oversee evening programs for 80 two-week villagers. Created and taught a new elective class for 4 week-credit villagers on renewable energy sources. Formed part of a 50 person staff with additional staff leadership responsibilities.

Masters Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Class Vice President Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Vice President American Occupational.

Bachelors Of Arts, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Bonner ScholarSemester of Study Abroad; Southwest Field Studies, an experiential education four month course.

High School Diploma