Mary Bohn Barker

Experience

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  Emory University

  Sept 2016 - May 2020

  • Assisted Dr. Tonio Andrade in research of widely unacknowledged or documented diplomatic interaction between the Dutch Embassy and Chinese Emperor Qianlong in 1795. • Conducted proactive and independent academic research while utilizing a broad range of academic resources. • Advanced professional written and verbal communication skills through consisted communication with professors, university librarians and professors from outside universities through email and professional meetings. Show less

  • Peer Advisor in Office of International and Summer Programs

    Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Writing Center Tutor and ELL Specialist

    Aug 2017 - May 2020

  • Stacks Shelver

    Jan 2017 - May 2019

  • Emory Reads English and Math Tutor

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Research Assistant of Chinese History

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Keystone Academy, Beijing

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Teaching Fellow

  • Designed high school course focused on critical thinking skills and preparation for the international baccalaureate program• Taught high school students and led discussions relating to critical thinking, ethical issues, and problem solving

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  Star Resource

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  English Second Language Teacher

  • Created and taught English writing and reading course for elementary school children• Tutored high school student in academic English writing and reading

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  Re'Generation Movement, Inc

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Director Of Planning And Development

  • Developed strategic plan for education non-profit that empowers refugee and immigrant students through education and advocacy• Designed and taught curriculum for leadership development course focused on global citizenship and competence, sustainability, peacemaking, and advocacy

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  Global Village Project

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2024

  School, Health, and Wellness AmeriCorps Service Member

  • Research and redesign the mentorship program of 250 students and mentors to reflect intercultural competence and anti-racist, equitable practices for students and their families• Serve as co-instructor and assistant in GVP’s True Beginner English and Literacy class for recently arrived refugee students

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  U.S. Department of State

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Received Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship to attend graduate program related to international affairs and enter the U.S. Department of State as Foreign Service Officer • Assisted country desk officers with policy memo writing, research, preparing and delivering briefings, speechwriting, and organizing consultations for Chiefs of Mission.• Pushed multiple memos, speeches through the clearances process.• Organized a week of consultations for incoming Cambodia Deputy Chief of Mission, serving as her controlofficer, taking and reporting meeting notes, and following up with meeting attendees.• Drafted multiple demarches for the Burma desk.

  • Public Affairs Section - US Embassy Budapest

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Thomas R. Pickering Fellow

    Dec 2020 - now

  • Office of Mainland Southeast Asia

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023