Isabelle Davis Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

• Reviewed academic articles related to literature and language studies for English fluency and precision
• Recommended articles fitting the journal’s objectives for publication

Trabzon, Turkey

• Taught A1 through B2 level English university students in the preparatory school
• Encouraged students’ confidence and motivation by establishing a comfortable learning environment
• Used personal stories, media, and voices from the U.S. to spark students’ interest and curiosity

Baku, Baki, Azerbaijan

• Mentored and advised Azerbaijani high school students applying to American universities
• Developed program management skills organizing webinar sessions with U.S. universities, American cultural presentations, and advising programs
• Managed and conducted English conversation hours for the Competitive College Club (CCC) and College Prep Club (CPC) program students and the Baku American Center

• Completed an intensive 8-week Turkish language program, including 20 hours per week of classroom instruction with Ankara University TÖMER
• Granted Non-Competitive Eligibility hiring status for federal civil positions through Sept 1, 2022

Baku, Baki, Azerbaijan

• Completed an intensive 8-week Turkish language program, including 20+ hours per week of classroom instruction with University of Wisconsin-Madison's Arabic Persian Turkish Language Immersion Insititute
• Strengthened verbal and written Turkish language skills and cultural knowledge with weekly instruction with American Councils from August to December 2020
• Gain introductory knowledge of Azerbaijani language and cultures

• Analyzed Turkish and Arab news media sources as part of 10-year longitudinal study
• Input data on Microsoft Access database to evaluate the strength and area of bias
• Determined trends of bias and coverage across media platforms

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

• Assisted with administrative and hands-on preparations for new refugee arrivals as a team-member
• Assisted with clients' services including cultural orientation, transportation training and employment training
• Assisted in identifying housing for incoming clients
• Managed and directed volunteers
• Tracked and input information in CMC’s database
• Oversaw client-sensitive documents including I-94s, SSN information, insurance, and mail

Davenport, Iowa

• Managed the filing of bills and receipts of five Culvers restaurants
• Oversaw mailing of employee checks and company bills
• Organized office systems, answered emails, and performed data entry on QuickBooks

• Strengthened communication skills by assisting patrons at desk
• Worked independently while performing data entry, inventorying, and shelving books
• Created book displays to support library events and patrons

• Cleaned dishes for 1,000+ students, managed cleaning of compost and dish machines
• Developed teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment

Master Of Arts - Ma, Middle Eastern Studies

International Studies, Islam And The Middle East, French, Arabic, Translation For Global Literacy

Turfli Program, Turkish Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Courses with American Councils in Turkish language and culture

Aptlii Summer Program, Turkish Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Advanced Turkish and Azeri courses Summer 2020

Aptlii Turkish Immersion Program, Turkish Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Participated in two month long Turkish immersion program (APTLII).

Education record

Activities and Societies: Participated in two month intensive Turkish summer program.

International/Global Studies, Freshman