Elyse Painter Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Facilitated the administration and execution of the Egyptian Fulbright Foreign Student Program to enhance intercultural relations and competence
• Supported in the supervision, academic monitoring, and personal adjustment of a portfolio of over 70 Egyptian Fulbright grantees attending U.S. universities and nominees
• Engaged with the Department of State to ensure that student remain in compliance with J-1 visa regulations and Fulbright grant terms of appointment
• Assisted Fulbright nominees with applications to U.S. graduate level STEM programs across the country, coordinating the timely and accurate submission of all documentation and materials required for over 110 university.
• Calculated student disbursements and allowances per program policies and grant awards
• Frequently served as a first point of contact for student questions and issues

Telavi, Georgia

• Worked with 3 Georgian counterparts to co-write and co-deliver English language lessons to grades 2-10 to improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English language learners
• Chosen to serve as a Pre-Departure Orientation trainer for American Councils Georgia's 2019 FLEX class, delivering prepared content on American culture, values, and school system to Georgian high school exchange.
• Developed a 7-day camp curriculum focusing on women's empowerment topics like women's health, gender based violence, and project design and management as a member of the GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) NGO camp committee
• Awarded a grant in excess of $2200 to create a technology and resource filled English classroomElected as volunteer representative on the Volunteer Advisory Council, chosen as a member of the Peer Support Network, and.

Westerville, Ohio

• Created and lead instructional activities focused on cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development
• Prepared students for matriculation to kindergarten through instruction in letter, number, and shape recognition
• Conducted whole class, small group, and one-on-one instruction
• Introduced foreign language through Spanish lessons and activities
• Assessed student performance through administration of age appropriate assessments
• Communicated classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage incorporation of instruction at home

Westerville, Ohio

• Supervised a class of up to 14 18 to 36 month old children throughout the day, including meal time, nap time and outdoor play
• Coordinated and led group learning activities, songs, and read-alouds to develop basic cognitive, social/emotional and physical skills in very young children
• Communicated daily with parents about their children's day and skill development
• Increased literacy exposure and activities in the toddler/twos classroom

Masaka, Uganda

• Developed and led initiatives to improve literacy in English language learners, including handwriting courses, small reading groups, and classroom read-alouds
• Organized annual Drop Everything and Read and My Language Spelling Bee programs for primary pupils
• Served as Literacy Month co-coordinator, organizing the printing and delivery of big books for over 100 volunteers and writing a book focusing on reusable menstrual pads
• Obtained over 2200 books to create the first library in St. Bruno Primary School's 70 year history
• Acted as lead P4 teacher (Peace Corps Volunteer Trainer) during Pre-Service Training for a subsequent education cohort

Redwood City, California

• Created, planned and led individualized reading, ESL and math tutoring sessions for students grades K through 8
• Assisted in a sixth grade pre-algebra classroom, keeping students focused and giving instruction
• Created and facilitated a group for elementary students struggling socially in the classroom
• Managed and led the middle school student council, planning school-wide engagement activities
• Developed and directed a summer literacy program for students in first through eighth grade

• Worked with two Georgian co-teachers to provide English instruction to grades 3 through 11
• Created and led speaking, listening and reading activities for students of multiple grades and abilities
• Helped students develop confidence in using English
• Acted as lead teacher in absence of co-teacher

• Taught sculpture, tie dye and other art techniques during the day; planned and directed bunk activities
• Assumed 24 hour responsibility of a group of 13 campers ages 8 to 11 for 7 weeks
• Provided assistance to art director and supervised the program in the art director’s absence

• Sorted and delivered mail and packages, handled keys and confidential information and answered phones for the residence hall complex
• Provided night security, answered staff and students’ queries, performed various tasks for the hall director and for the betterment of the community

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Education, 4.0 Gpa

Capstone Thesis - Below the Scale: A Systematic Analysis of Factors Affecting General Education Outcomes in Kakheti, Georgia

Bachelor'S, Psychology (Bs), Political Science (Ba)

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Buck-I-Serv, Amnesty International, Scrapbooking Club, OSU Medical Center volunteer• Dual degrees in.

High School Diploma