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France

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Do you need a guide to navigate the complicated process of university admissions in America?Do you want to succeed in an academic setting?Do you want to understand the expectations of your professors?Do you want to understand American university culture?I offer one-on-one English language instruction over Skype/Google Hangout. I assist students with the application process to American universities and provide feedback on essays and statements of purpose while guiding them through admission. I teach English for academic purposes by way of academic journals and abstract construction in in the student's field of study. TED Talks and Big Think are used to introduce advanced topics and challenge the student to grow his/her vocabulary in various academic fields.

China

Taught Chinese students attending International Schools in China where the language of instruction was English or cases in which the student had an advanced level of English. The focus was on providing students with critical thinking skills.

Rochefort, France

English Language Assistant for 8 English language instructors at a French high school and a French middle school.

La Rochelle Area, France

The assignment included a 12 - hour per week teaching schedule that was divided among three schools (vocational high school and two middle schools). Classes were conducted in English. I conducted all or part of a class, typically leading conversations in English. Duties included serving as a resource person in conversation groups, providing small group tutorials, and giving talks related to American studies in English classes.

Springfield, Mo

General Function:The Coordinator, Graduate Admissions is part of the management team in the Graduate College, reviews and evaluates applications for admission to the Graduate College, determines initial eligibility for admission, and works as a liaison with academic departments in the admission process. The Coordinator, Graduate Admissions coordinates with program directors in the academic departments to improve workflow and streamline admissions processes. The Coordinator, Graduate Admissions communicates with prospective graduate students about program-specific and Graduate College requirements, materials that need to be submitted for admission, and their status in the admission process. The Coordinator, Graduate Admissions ensures the integrity of data in the computer-based admission system, processes admission decisions and assures that new graduate students have the appropriate status within the system and are able to register for classes.Primary Duties:The Coordinator, Graduate Admissions is part of the management team in the Graduate College, reviews and evaluates applications for admission to the Graduate College, determines initial eligibility for admission, and works as a liaison with academic departments in the admission processGraduate Recruiting Duties:September 2015 - Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Brasilia, BrazilApril 2014 - Erbil, IraqSeptember 2013 - Baghdad, Iraq

Springfield, Missouri Area

-- Working with the Internet Native Banner (INB) and Banner Document Management System (BDMS) on Transcript Evaluations; GPA Calculations, Test Score Evaluations (GRE, GMAT, Miller Analogies); Graduate Student Application Evaluations, and Graduate Student Advisor Forms. -- Digital Scanning and Indexing as well as overall Document Filing. -- Using Mail Merge for Acceptance, Denial and Post-baccalaureate letters; the physical Mailing of Acceptance, Denial and Post-baccalaureate letters for Graduate Admissions. -- Working with the AppWorx Job Submission and Automation System to make sure documents are sent through the university mailing system correctly. -- Digitalizing Student Files from Storage through Electronic Scanning and Indexing. -- Answering Phone Calls and helping Walk-ins to the Graduate Admissions office.

Springfield, Missouri Area

- Keeping Watch over Computer Labs on Missouri State University Campus. - Enforcing Missouri State University Computer Rules and Regulations in Campus Computer Labs - Answering Technology Questions from Users of the Missouri State University Computer Network. - Troubleshooting Computer Issues for Callers and Walk-Ins. - Resetting Passwords, Walking Callers through Student ID Creation Process, etc.

Springfield, Missouri Area

-- Research Responsibilities for Recent Sources on Proposed Article on Terrorism. -- Research Responsibilities for Sources on Article on Student Protests in Latin America. -- Responsible for Updates and Rennovation to Several Professors' University Webpages. -- Proctoring University-level Written Exams. -- Development of an Organizational File System for Professor.

Springfield, Missouri Area

-- Worked with the Proprietary Greyhound Lines' Computer System to provide Fare, Schedule and Reservation Information. -- Customer Service over the Phone and in Person for Both Satisfied and Dissatisfied Customers and Passengers. -- Informed Passengers of Delayed or Cancelled Buses and Mediated with Dissatisfied Passengers. -- Ran Reports from Previous Day's Ticket Purchases and Food/Beverage Purchases. -- Calculated and Compared Previous Day's Accumulated Deposits to Paperwork and Actual Currency Collected. -- Worked with Greyhound Package Xpress (GPX) for Shipping Packages through Greyhound including the Random Searching of Packages and Luggage. -- Provided Fare and Schedule Information Over the Phone and to Walk-ins at the Greyhound Terminal. -- Weighed and Tagged Luggage. Placed Luggage and Packages in Bus Shipping Compartments according to an Organized System for the Convenience of Passengers and Baggage Handlers at Later Terminals. -- Sold Food, Drinks and Miscellaneous Items to Passengers. -- Cleaned Interior of Buses and Dumped Waste from Buses -- Cleaned the Terminal -- Swept and Mopped Floors, Cleaned Restrooms, Dusted, Power-Sprayed Dock, Organized Terminal, Took out Trash, Cleaned Windows and Vacuumed Carpets.

Kunming, Yunnan, People'S Republic Of China

-- Facial-Official Identification Recognition of Individual Testers. -- Provided Insructions Regarding the Rules and Regulations of the IELTS. -- Proctored 3 hour IELTS Written Examination. -- Vigilantly Watched for Cheating.

- Language Lab Assistant (LLA) - Worked as Proctor for Professors giving Tests in the Lab. - (LLA) - Answered Questions and Assisted with Technology Questions for Users, both Students and Professors, of the Language Lab. - Web Designer - Utilized HTML and CSS to Develop Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Chinese Language Webpage and Updated Language Lab Webpage.

1236 Baltic Ave, Gardnerville, Nv

I delivered auto parts to local automotive repair shops, machine shops, etc. I stored and organized daily deliveries of automotive parts. I cleaned the inside and outside of the store.

Gardnerville, Nv

A KFC Cashier is responsible for taking orders and requests from customers. She is also responsible for replacing orders if requested by customers.A KFC Cashier is responsible for gathering a customers’ order in a tray, this includes the main meal, side dishes, drinks, condiments and utensils.A KFC Cashier is responsible for her own cash drawer and is liable for any losses.A KFC Cashier is responsible for treating the customers with the best customer service practices. He or She is also responsible in entertaining a customer’s comments or complaints regarding the food and services. If there are complaints, the cashier is responsible for bringing it up to her supervisor or the manager for better resolution.He or She is also responsible for performing roles assigned by the Supervisor or Store Manager such as doing inventory and performing some duties in work stations in the kitchen.He or She is also responsible in cleaning up assigned areas of the store during opening and closing time.

B2 (Cefr) Diplôme, French Studies

Intensive French language course. Five days per week. Four hours per day.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English (Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages)

Graduate Certificate, Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol)

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Global Studies

Activities and Societies: World Affairs Council - 2011

Certificate, Mandarin Chinese & Chinese Culture

Intensive Mandarin Chinese classes (4-6 hours per day)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Studies, 3.67

Activities and Societies: Asian Club - Vice President (Spring 2008) Asian Club - Member (Fall 2007)General: Music Appreciation.

Certificate, Mandarin Chinese

Completed 3 Academic Semesters of Intensive Mandarin Chinese. Courses consisted of 4-6 hours of Intensive Mandarin Chinese courses per.