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Taught vocabulary development, critical reading skills, and academic writing to students ranging from elementary to high school level.

Anaheim, California

Participated in a two year post-graduate fellowship program which emphasized community service and character development through leadership training, strict scheduling, rigorous theological study, and a stress on coordination and teamwork. Took nine core theological classes as well as a Greek language study elective. Worked together with other volunteers on a wide variety of teams ranging from three to five to over a hundred other people. Spent 12 hours every week mentoring members of the community in their homes and worked with people of all ethnicities and ages from young children to the elderly. Gained a deeper appreciation of diversity through integrating with over 300 fellow trainees from over 20 countries worldwide. Managed a house of eight fellow students as a resident assistant for one year, participated in two international outreach trips to Ecuador and Spain, and ultimately gained skills in serving and coordinating with all types of people.

Conducted tests in a quality control laboratory for a catalyst manufacturing plant. Was responsible for performing multiple tests on product samples to determine if products were inside of processing specifications and parameters; running tests on various laboratory instruments such as mercury pore, carbon percent, surface area, and particle size analyzers; calibrating various lab instruments weekly; keeping the lab clean and orderly; recording and inputting production data; and maintaining communication with production personnel to inform them of any out of specification products.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Owned/operated a commercial window washing business. Personally cleaned and maintained the windows of commercial businesses, communicated with clients effectively, and maintained business and billing records.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Worked with a mentor teacher to co-teach 6 classes a day with over 20 students each. Completed over 180 hours of solo instruction in 9th Grade World Geography and 12th Grade World History classrooms. Created numerous lesson plans and activities, consistently implemented technology into classroom instruction, created and administered tests and quizzes, participated in parent-teacher conferences and professional staff meetings, graded tests and other assignments, gave one-on-one English language tutoring to ESL students, and maintained student attendance and grade records.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Interdisciplinary Humanities (History, Philosophy, English)

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Bachelor'S Degree, History/Secondary Education, Cum Laude Graduate

Activities and Societies: President of student organization Believers at LSU, Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society I majored in History.

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