Ray Vincent

Experience

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  Mediakids Academy

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2010

  ESL Instructor

  - Taught English to children ages 13-16 in classes of 55-65 students - Planned lessons and prepared tests and weekly - Facilitated small group English language discussions at both beginner and upper intermediate levels - Corrected language errors and interacted with students on an individual basis throughout the class period- Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goals- Documented progress of each student, enhancing student improvement

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  LLC Maldives

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

  ESL Instructor

  - Taught English to children ages 7-17 in classes of 10 -25 students - Planned lessons and conducted parent-teacher meetings - Facilitated small group English language discussions at both beginner and upper intermediate levels - Corrected language errors and interacted with students on an individual basis throughout the class period- Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goals- Documented progress of each student, enhancing student improvement- Followed Cambridge course & materials for Young Learners & KET Show less

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  Global English Centre

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  English Teacher

  - Taught English to adults and children in classes of 10 -16 students - Planned lessons and conducted parent-teacher meetings - Facilitated small group English language discussions at both beginner and upper intermediate levels - Corrected language errors and interacted with students on an individual basis throughout the class period- Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goals- Documented progress of each student, enhancing student improvement Show less

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  May Ow Primary School

  May 2012 - Sept 2012

  English Teacher

  - Taught English to children in classes of 25-30 students - Prepared creative lessons and conducted interactive games and songs- Corrected language errors and interacted with students on an individual basis throughout the class period- Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goals- Documented progress of each student, enhancing student improvement

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  Inlingua

  Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

  English Teacher

  Inlingua / CG Com Muenster: January 2013 - July 2013 & January 2014 - June 2014ESL instructor to Customs & Immigration officers in classes of 5-8 students - Prepared creative lessons and conducted interactive activities (role plays & debates) and prepared resource sheets- Corrected language errors and interacted with students on an individual basis throughout the class period- Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goals- Documented progress of each student, enhancing student improvementInlingua Dresden: August 2013 - December 2013 & August 2014 - October 2014- Taught Business & General English to adults in classes of 5-10 students - Prepared creative lessons and conducted interactive activities and prepared resource sheets- Corrected language errors and interacted with students on an individual basis throughout the class period- Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goals- Documented progress of each student, enhancing student improvement- Proctored monthly student exams Show less

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  Hult International Business School

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  Visas & Compliance Coordinator

  - Provided ongoing support to incoming international students on the visa application process and consistently followed up with any inquires and assistance needed with gathering the supporting documents for the F-1 visa.Established good relationships with the students, recruiters and other departments to ensure the the visa process is completed in a timely manner.Continually followed up with each individual student's progress via Skype, phone, email or face-to-face interaction & input updated information onto Salesforce Show less

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

  Assistant International Scholar Advisor

  - Served as ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer) for routine SEVIS records maintenance and DS-2019 creation to ensure federal compliance for the university and J-1 international scholars- Assisted in the processing and preparation of initial immigration documents for J-1 Exchange Visitors- Monitored and executed time-sensitive reports, collaborating with other university departments on legal documentation and process- Coordinated and delivered orientation presentations and a monthly scholar social hour for J-1 international scholars Show less

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  Educational Partners International, LLC

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2019

  Teacher Support Specialist

  Teacher Support Specialist (Asheville, NC, 2017 - 2019)- Guided J-1 international teachers in schools across the Southeastern U.S. through pre-arrival, arrival, and transition from their home countries- Developed classroom and community resources to boost cultural and professional competency- Interviewed J-1 visa candidates for teaching positions and evaluated their skill sets- Traveled to observe and evaluate classroom management, liaising with school administration and hosting our teachers at local gatherings that connect them with their colleagues and reinforce positive teaching skills Show less

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  Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Group Sales Representative

  - Coordinated with the Sales department and hotel industry partners to host meeting planner familiarization trips- Encouraged attraction/industry partners interested in hosting meeting planners to sign up and provide services for a variety of meeting planner events- Maintained and updated files and records in the department’s customer relationship management (CRM database)- Processed and compiled statistical information for required reports and special projects- Assembled and processed gift bags, service packets to mail to clients and hotel industry partners Show less

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  Community Action Opportunities

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2023

  Self-Sufficiency Program Assistant

  - Serving as the first point of contact for the Life Works Program and the Project Uplift Emergency Assistance Program, responding to inquiries from applicants, customers, and the public- Providing excellent customer service to new vendors and customers regarding financial payments for the Project Uplift program- Administering screening activities, completing intake assessments, and submitting newly enrolled customer case management to the Program Manager for the Project Uplift Emergency Assistance Program- Preparing, reviewing for accuracy with program documentation and tracking purchase requisitions and invoices for the Project Uplift program, the Life Works program, and the Weatherization program- Completing data entry and tracking customer benefits and eligibility in a CRM database Show less

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  Buncombe County Government

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  Income Maintenance Caseworker
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  Bowhead Specialty

  Jun 2023 - now

  Underwriting Technician