Bethany McCall

Experience

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  Universal Orlando Resort

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2010

  Ride Operator

  - Observed strict safety standards and park procedures while participating in the daily operations of Halloween Horror Nights and the Disaster! ride and show- Monitored queues, cleaned the ride areas, and provided general assistance to park guests

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  CHUNGDAHM Learning

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  ESL Instructor

  - Taught a full range of student age- and ability-levels, ranging from ABCs for pre-elementary beginners up to TOEFL test skills for near-fluent middle schoolers- Enhanced textbook curriculum by designing projects, worksheets, and practice tests- Gave positive reinforcement by organizing school fairs and student superlative awards to boost morale and increase teacher-student rapport

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  Republic of Korea Naval Academy

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2015

  English Lecturer

  - Taught undergraduate English conversation, literature, and composition to future naval officers, preparing them for international communication in their military careers- Provided tutoring and counseling for students admitted to a four-year exchange program with the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland- Created the English qualifying admissions examination for Korea’s military academies- Edited academic and creative writing for fellow faculty members, including supervising the publication of an English grammar book 더보기 취소

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  Mometrix Test Preparation

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  Writer and Editor

  - Wrote and edited content for subject area study guides and exam preparation, specializing in language arts, teacher certification, and human resources certification exams- Generated practice exam questions with detailed answer explanations- Researched and fact-checked study guides to provide accurate and informative content

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  Columbia College, Virginia

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  - Coordinated classes for Columbia College's ESL morning and evening programs- Collected feedback from students and instructors to develop future ESL programs- Observed classes and held one-on-one conferences with faculty to discuss professional development goals- Reviewed and updated course contents and syllabi in accordance with nationally recognized accreditation standards- Maintained technology resources in the ESL department and trained staff and faculty to use them- Provided orientation for new students, faculty, and staff- Prepared purchase proposals for new instructional materials for the ESL department- Monitored student attendance, progress, and satisfaction in classes, offering counseling when needed- Organized and facilitated school events such as multicultural celebrations- Planned and supervised field trips to D.C.-area sites of cultural and educational significance- Provided general administrative support to the ESL department 더보기 취소 - Taught English reading, speaking, writing, and pronunciation to international students- Created and taught elective courses in American history and culture- Prepared extensive TOEFL practice exercises with individualized feedback for students- Participated in field trips and school events, including acting as MC of International Day, the college’s largest annual festival- Collaborated with the Online ESL department to develop content and record audio lectures for e-learning- Led a professional development session at the college's annual instructor workshop on developing and teaching elective courses for international students 더보기 취소

  • ESL Coordinator

    Dec 2016 - Mar 2017

  • ESL Instructor

    Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Woodward Communications, Inc.

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  Editorial and Communications Assistant

  Worked onsite as a contractor with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, Virginia- Managed publication requests from researchers- Coordinated with writers, editors, and printers throughout the publication process, providing guidance about editorial concerns and government compliance- Completed paperwork in accordance with federal standards of the Government Printing Office- Maintained TFHRC's physical and electronic publication files, including administering the center's online publication database- Managed distribution of FHWA Research and Technology publications, including Public Roads magazine- Proofread web postings of FHWA Research and Technology publications- Served as the point of contact for TFHRC visitors, from student groups to government representatives to international delegations- Established relationships with laboratory staff while coordinating and leading tours of TFHRC's labs and facilities- Provided general administrative support to the Innovation Management and Communications Team 더보기 취소

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  Tax Analysts

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2020

  Copy Editor

  - Read and copy edited news stories, special reports, commentary, and analysis on tax-related issues at the state, federal, and international levels- Prioritized editorial tasks to meet daily deadlines- Ensured accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established formats- Provided guidance to writers, editors, and other staff regarding style questions- Uploaded, edited, and monitored documents in the content management system (CMS)- Acted as copy desk CMS manager and provided technical support to other editorial staff- Trained new copy editors- Served as senior copy editor and primary backup for the copy chief 더보기 취소

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  Jeonbuk Life Magazine

  Nov 2020 - now

  Editorial Board Member and Copy Editor

  - Select and copy edit articles for publication in seasonal themed issues- Write articles on local travel and lifestyle topics in Jeollabuk-do- Review translated articles for grammar and accuracy

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  Jeonbuk National University

  Mar 2022 - now

  English Lecturer

  - Teach practical English to undergraduate students- Lead English conversation classes for undergraduate and graduate students along with local community members- Create lessons that integrate grammar and vocabulary with real-life situational English- Build students' confidence to communicate in English in their future careers and academic endeavors