Summary


Overview : Experienced International Educator with experience in practical teaching applications of English As a Second Language ESL, study abroad coordination, communications, editing and program administrative support.
International Education Study Abroad Coordination Administrative Support English as a Second Language ESL Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting Classroom Teaching
Royal Language Training Institute 2008
ESL Teacher
High school-level instruction of English language, history and culture to exchange students from Spain and Turkey
Evaluated students' experience levels and planned daily lessons accordingly, managed classroom logistics and intercultural issues


Employment

2006 -  2007
Graduate Program Assistant

Supervised off-campus trips and activities for international students
Planned and executed US pre-departure, international student orientations and annual study abroad fair
Represented OIE at university outreach events promoting study abroad programs and student recruitment

Advised undergraduate editorial board in production of arts and letters journal reflecting Willamette students experiences abroad

Performed administrative duties, program evaluation, data entry, filing, email correspondence, scheduling and database management of student profiles

2005 -  2006
Study Abroad Program Assistant

Coordinated itineraries, visa information and travel documents for students and staff
Edited and updated pre-departure program materials, crisis management procedure manuals and website information
Supported program development and provided office administrative support

2004 -  2005
ESL Teaching Assistant

Supervised and instructed individual ESL students and groups K-5 in English language, grammar, composition, reading, math, social studies and science

Collaborated with senior staff to execute daily lesson plans, activities and learning objectives and administered standardized testing

Assessed students abilities and adapted curriculum and activities to match individual skill levels ; provided support/tutoring in mainstream classroom

2001 -  2003
Language Arts Teacher and Library Specialist

Designed curriculum, planned daily lessons, created educational materials, constructed exams and evaluations for daily instruction of Integrated Language Arts class English, reading, composition
Developed and maintained school library serving approximately 720 students and 30 faculty, acquired and organized over 2000 books through overseas donations, increased collection and circulation, implemented book classification system

Conducted English literacy activities in library by collaborating with teachers to supplement classroom curriculum with art projects, storytelling, games and library skills

Assisted with organization and fundraising for the 2002 Pacific Island Association of Libraries and Archives PIALA Conference

1999 -  2000

Education

Training

Peace Corps Training , Pohnpei , Micronesia - Intensive training in community development , reading education , teaching methodology , library development , basic health , native language Chuukese and intercultural communication
American Management Association Proofreading Training Course
Languages : German advanced , Chuukese intermediate , Spanish beginning
Casie Myers
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Skills

Proficient in Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and database management



Miscellaneous

Tutored classes and individuals in English as a Second Language, ranging from basic to advanced levels of fluency, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and conversational skills
Instructed clients in resume writing and development, Internet usage, job application and interview processes