Rana McKenzie

Experience

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  Ohio University--Ohio Program of Intensive English

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

  I tutored international undergraduate students in English pronunciation. I organize files, greeted students at the front desk, answered phones, created spreadsheets for analyzing statistics, assembled promotional materials, and assisted teachers with class materials. I helped OPIE with English and American culture lessons for students from places including Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. I spent extensive time with the students, helping them learn the language and the deeper nuances of the culture that goes with it.

  • Pronunciation Tutor

    Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Office Assistant

    Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Cultural Advisor

    Jun 2008 - Sept 2008
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  Ohio University Office of International Student and Faculty Services

  Dec 2008 - Apr 2009

  International Student Peer Advisor

  I checked in new international students into the university database, helped them with immigration regulations, helped them find housing and other living necessities, conducted a new student orientation, stayed in the dorms with them, and formulated social activities to help them settle into the US and their new school. I volunteered for this job from 2006-2009 for free, but do have history of being paid for this position through the dates listed above.

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  Tsuzuku Academy

  Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  English Teacher

  I taught an advanced English reading class for adult learners of English.

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  Chubu University

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

  English Table Participant

  I helped conduct an English conversation hour for Japanese students.

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  Ohio Univeristy--Ohio Program of Intensive English

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

  English as a Second Language Tutor

  I tutored a special group of Japanese exchange students in English and helped them with their homework.

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  N/A

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Private English Tutor

  I worked with an adult speaker of Japanese on basic English skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).

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  Ohio Univerisity--English Language Improvement Program

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2013

  Assistant Coordinator of the ELIP Pronunciation Lab

  I tutored international graduate students in English pronunciation, prepared them for the SPEAK test, kept student records, kept contact with professors, set up the reservation system for student appointments, and helped train new tutors. I also occasionally observed the sessions of my fellow tutors and mentored them. In addition to all of this, I also continued regular tutoring.

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  Residential Programs Inc.

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

  Inbound Verification

  I took incoming calls, recorded addresses for donation packets to be sent from various charities, and took credit/debit card donations on the spot as well.

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  Ardmore Language Schools Inc.

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Activity Leader

  I planned and implemented activities and excursions for international learners of English ranging from elementary to high school age in groups of 12 to 64 students.

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  We the People Org

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Administrative Intern

  I handled all administrative tasks for the organization, including making fundraising calls, sending emails, keeping records, and creating materials.

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  San Francisco Center for Osseointegration: Edmond Bedrossian DDS

  Oct 2017 - now

  Accounting and Office Manager

  I coordinate billing with insurance, build treatment plans, maintain communication with our referring general dentists, and communicate with patients about their dental care. I also make sure the office is running smoothly and keep patient records up to date and organized.