Experience

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  Pioneer foods

  Aug 2014 - May 2018

  Banquet caterer/food service provider

  Starting at the entry level position of dishwasher, maintenance, and food line server, I worked my way through trainings and responsibilities to becoming one of the head catering specialists for corporate events, weddings, and banquets. Responsibilities included management of new staff, time management, customer service, cashiering, logistics and planning, food preparation, presentation and service.

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  Cutco cutlery

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Independent sales representative

  Contacting clients for in-home sales demonstrations, performing demonstrations and closing sales.

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  Columbia international university

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2018

  Host prospective students, communicate via email and telephone, update bulletin boards and files, plan chapels for the College of Intercultural Studies, grade papers, filing and other office duties. Academic Success Center: facilitating study groups, providing accountability for time management and study skills and teaching professional writing skills through peer editing and instruction.

  • Intercultural Studies Office Assistant

    Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Academic Tutor

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2018
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  Self-employed

  Aug 2017 - now

  Freelance editor

  Send me your presentation, academic work, or creative writing for constructive feedback, formatting help, and a close look at your writing mechanics. My specialty is dissertation editing in the final stages of development, especially related to fields of international relations, world religions, theology and applied linguistics. I have thorough knowledge of Chicago/Turabian, MLA and APA style-guides.

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  Richland school district one

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  English second language teacher

  Adult education for the second language learner from a communicative approach emphasizes the integration of proper mechanics, everyday necessity, and communicative competence.

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  Ec higher education

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  English second language teacher

  In conjunction with Pacific Lutheran University and Shandong University of China, I teach ESL to international business students who are spending their senior year studying abroad in the USA. My course focuses on communicative English usage, American culture, and the integration of western business with English communication skills. I teach skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening with practical daily use and professional use as motivation.

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  Gildo rey elementary school

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Paraeducator - ell

  I assisted homeroom teachers on a mission to create a positive learning environment for successful studies in literacy and core subjects like mathematics. I especially focused on Kindergarten and First Grade phonemic awareness and literacy skills using Read Well, Early Reading Intervention, and other elementary literacy curricula applied in one-on-one or small group settings. The students' joy for learning and enthusiasm to improve themselves made each day a fun adventure in reading groups and class time. Show less

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  Pacific lutheran university

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  Educating Chinese students of International Business in the practical skills of the English Language and understanding of American Culture. This position includes further developing the English portion of this program in partnership with Shandong Vocational College of Qingdao, China. My course integrates the disciplines of academia and the adventure of everyday life while studying abroad. Teaching from a communicative and pragmatic approach, my classroom is a learner-centered, welcoming, and safe place to learn and practice accurate and fluent English proficiency. Show less

  • Research Project Coordinator

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  • English Second Language Teacher

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
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  World relief western washington

  Dec 2021 - now

  Teaching online and in-person English language to immigrants from various cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds. Instructions hours, planning time, team projects, digital content creation, intake and progress assessments, and student communications fill my schedule. I also have opportunities to support the resettlement team and network with other local service providers. Managing new participant intake, communication, student assessments and onboarding. Use of translation services for text, phone, and video communication. Compliance to state-funded grants and federal resettlement requirements. Occasional in-class substitute instruction or secondary class support. Teaching team support and instructional design.

  • English Second Language Instructor

    Jun 2023 - now

  • ESL Program Assistant

    Dec 2021 - Jun 2023