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Tallahassee, Fl, Us

Tallahassee, Fl, Us

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Investigation Title: Bilingual Intonation: Questions and Statements in Quechua and SpanishLead Investigator: Dr. Antje MuntendamDuties performed: Data organization, transcription, annotation, and phonological analysis using Praat ofPeruvian and Argentine Spanish.

As a freelance content developer and copywriter, I learn from clients what is their core message and who is their target audience. From there, I brainstorm different ideas and present them a vision of concept. Once the client and I have settled all the technical requirements and tone of voice, I research and draft content for their marketing campaigns, informing initiatives, or any other operations requiring written material.

Salamanca, Spain

As an English Teacher, I was designing lesson plans and teaching classes of varying levels and ages to students learning English as a Foreign Language. I corresponded with students and parents about their goals, objectives, learning styles and schedules. Key Contributions: I represented Hello Salamanca as an Ambassador to present and demonstrate the innovative process and approach to Hello’s English learning, which secured a new contract to have two business English courses of 22 students each week with a globally recognized company, Everis, in Salamanca, Spain. As a translator, I received business/legal contracts and academic documents from various companies and universities to translate all written content from Spanish to English.

Valrico, Fl

As a special education teaching assistant, I worked with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. I adapted general education lessons and taught various subjects, such as reading, writing, math, and communication techniques. I discussed students' progress with parents, teachers, therapists, and administrators. Key contributions: Created healthier attitude changes toward new foods for autistic students with stubborn and rigid unhealthy diets.

Cusco Province, Peru

As a medical volunteer, I shadowed American and Peruvian physicians in the Pediatric department at La Fuente Clinic. I learned and practiced Spanish in a medical context, spoke with patients and parents to triage symptoms and taught about correct hygiene, healthcare, and treatments.As an educational volunteer, I designed varying levels of English lessons, created/proctored examinations, connected students with a weekly American conversation partner via Skype, and delivered lectures on how to obtain admission into an American university as an international applicant (e.g., application processes, scholarships, cultural/educational standards).

Tallahassee, Florida Area

My Junior and Senior year at FSU, a friend and me founded the FSU Chapter of the Hang Tough Foundation (HTF). HTF is a local non-profit organization in the Tallahassee area serving families who have a child with a chronic illness (i.e., cancer, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy). In this position, I led fundraising and care-taking initiatives to deliver both financial and mental reprieve to parents who are struggling through the endeavors of having a sick child. Key Contributions:During my time as Vice President of HTF at FSU, I was able to develop from scratch a team of thirty college student volunteers who were consistently engaged, equipped, and committed.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As a College Ministry Intern, I helped in the development and organization of mission trips with over 35 college student volunteers to Boston, MA and local volunteer operations in the Tallahassee area that assisted in the rehabilitating reconstruction of churches, low-income housing, and city centers. Part of my role was also public speaking where I would present discourses of different biblical texts, cultural misunderstandings, and ways to partake in global-aid initiatives. Another element of my responsibilities was to be available for one-on-one meetings with students to be a sounding board for them to discuss their spiritual, emotional, and physical health.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As a Logistics Specialist, I drafted several types of spreadsheets across different software programs to consolidate and organize large amounts of data from Purchase Orders, Maintenance Requests, Procurement, and Warehouse Inventories and Delivery Confirmations. I corresponded with manufacturers, warehouses, delivery teams, and supervisors to ensure efficient and prompt delivery of ordered products.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As a Fitness Associate, I handled financial exchanges, bookkeeping, was a customer service representative that promoted membership benefits.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As a Barista, I handled financial exchanges, made beverages, and enhanced customer service.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Spanish With A Focus In Hispanic Linguistics

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Pi

Master Of Arts - Ma, Spanish With A Focus In Hispanic Linguistics, 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Pi

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Exercise Physiology

Tefl Certificate (120 Hour), Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Advanced Certificate, Spanish Language And Literature