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United States

Hanoi, Vietnam

•Oversee a Vietnamese (non-English speaking) staff of 15, 5 classes/70 students, classroom environment and design, resource and supply management and acquisition, parent relations and event coordination•Train and educate teachers about the Reggio Emilia approach by giving presentations, demonstrations, ideas, feedback and providing support•Design classrooms to be student centered and provide engaging and inviting spaces conducive for learning in a Reggio Emilia inspired way•Teach non-native English speaking students 6 months-5 years old in English through the use of provocations, materials, art, and project based activities

Hanoi, Vietnam

•Followed and implemented the Reggio Emilia philosophy where children are able to explore, create, discover and grow in a respectful and supportive environment that strongly believes that children have multiple intelligences, languages, rights and are co-constructors of their own knowledge •Maintained a classroom blog showcasing the children’s learning experiences and progress with research based documentation, observations, photos, videos, and dialogues •Attended professional development meetings, conferences; and lead peer training sessions•Initiated and ran a charity event to raise money for Nepal Earthquake victims involving students and the community raising over $1000 in under 2 hours as well as cultural events for the whole school such as Thai New Year and Holi Festival •Piloted a movement to improve the school menu in order to provide more nutritious meals for the children

Siem Reap, Cambodia

•Responsible for 60 first year, non-native English speaking students ages 4-5 with a class size of 30 students at a time •Plan, create and deliver academically challenging lessons in Math, Science and Social Studies in conjunction with following the American SRA/McGraw-Hill “Imagine it “and “Real Math” curriculum while adapting them to suit non-native English speakers •Produce and submit documentation including weekly detailed lesson plans that are linked the Common Core Standards, quarterly outlines, curriculum maps, classroom management plans, exams/assessments and professional measurable goals•Accountable for upholding and fostering the JPA mission and setting high expectations for the students who come from rural villages in order to create better futures for themselves, their families and their country •Subject to frequent observations, formative evaluations, professional development and training

Bangkok, Thailand

• Accountable for 18 2 ½-3 ½ year olds from over 15 different nationalities with various English language levels following the British Early Years Foundations Stage Curriculumo Lessons include: literacy, numeracy, art, pottery, music and cooking with a strong emphasis on the arts and encouraging creativity and independence o After school activity classes (taught to both nursery and kindergarten levels) include: photography, athletics, dance and singing • Responsible for writing weekly informative letters and individual contact books to the parents in order to develop strong relationships and communications, weekly bulletin board changes to creatively display the children’s art work, lesson plans, term portfolios for each student, term reports and assessments, classroom decoration, and the production and choreography of 6 dance/singing performances throughout the year

Ha Noi, Vietnam

• Planned, created and delivered stimulating, interactive and dynamic lessons for children ages 3-5 following the Queensland based curriculum • Focused on teaching vocabulary, reading, writing, spelling, counting and basic motor skills by incorporating the use of flashcards, worksheets, arts and crafts, songs, story telling and educational games

StyleWeek Providence was established in 2009 as a non-profit organization with the vision of showcasing both upcoming talent and seasoned internationally known designers in the Creative Capital of Rhode Island. Modeled after major Fashion Weeks in cities such as New York, Paris, and Milan, StyleWeek Providence aims to focus on the business aspect of the fashion world while capturing the latest trends to wow buyers and media and act as a platform to promote up and coming designers. With overwhelming success following the inaugural June 2010 StyleWeek, StyleWeek Providence will now be a twice-annual event allowing designers to flaunt their seasonal creations in June and January. The weeklong celebration of fashion, art, design, and culture features formal, invitation only runway shows and after event soirees open to the public to engage and excite the community. Featured in many respected publications such as The Providence Journal and SOCO Magazine, StyleWeek Providence received continuous praise for launching such an inspirational and beneficial event.As the Creative Assistant, I was eager to learn all about the fashion industry and share the passion and drive that make StyleWeek possible. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:•writing business proposals•assisting with sponsors•visiting local businesses and restaurants to build partnerships•assisting with event coordination

Kenney Manufacturing is a privately held international manufacturing company with their world headquarters located in Warwick, Rhode Island. Kenney is a global consumer product company manufacturing decorative and drapery hardware, window treatments, magnetic solutions, and bath products. Products are made at our manufacturing facilities in Rhode Island, China, and Taiwan and distributed to our US, Canadian, and Mexican distribution centers. Our products are then sold to large retail clients such as Wal-Mart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Family Dollar and to other chains as well in countries such as Mexico, Canada, and Central America. •Coordinated and processed export orders for International clients in Canada, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic as well as direct import orders from China and Taiwan for domestic clients•Produced detail specific required documents for customs clearance including NAFTA/CAFTA certifications and Commercial Invoices•Worked with international sales representatives and warehouses, buyers and vendors, marketing, forecasting, shipping, logistics, and freight forwarders to ensure customer satisfaction and stream line processes

•Conducted market research using the International Trade Data Network (ITDN) and other databases for specific businesses wishing to expand globally •Analyzed and interpreted data to create a market analysis for the specific needs of the company

•Recommended for this position •Met with international students from the ELS Language Center to help them improve English and practice conversational skills in addition to assisting with their cultural assimilation •Empathized with students about the difficulties experienced as a foreigner in another country•Gained invaluable insight into different people and cultures by exchanging experiences

•Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a fast paced environment•Capable of delivering under pressure, multi-tasking, thinking and reacting quickly to situations, being well organized, and detail oriented•Able to follow orders and work well independently as well as with a team

•Performed on-site marketing and sampling for promotional campaign event •Accountable for organization of daily activities, observing and recording of data, self supervision and management

Master Of Education - Med, Globalization Of Education

Post Graduate Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education And Teaching

B.S, International Business, German

Activities and Societies: Member of the Multicultural Student Union (MSU), International Business Club, Co-founder and member.

Bba, Business Administration, International Business

EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AACSB accredited •Accelerated double degree exchange program •Faculty and students.