* Masters in Linguistics
- 2008-2010
- Indiana State University
- Core courses including Phonetics and Phonology, English Syntax, and Language Acquisition.
- Elective focus on applied linguistics, historical linguistics, and cross linguistics.
* TESL/TEFL Certification
- 2008- 2010
- Indiana State University
- Masters level certification; All coursework completed to satisfy post graduate standards.
* Japanese Language Studies
- 2009-2010
- Indiana State University
- Completed 1 year (Japanese 101&102)
- KCP Japanese Language School
- Completed intensive summer program
* Bachelors in Sociology/Psychology
- 2002-2007
- Eastern Illinois University
- Main focus on Deviant Behavior, Law, and Social Interaction, and Social Systems.
Working History
* English Tutoring Services
- 08/2009- Current
- Self-Employed
- Private tutor for ISU faculty, international students, and recently immigrated citizens.
- Assist with Business English, Pronunciation, Syntax, and Culture/Integration Issues.
* Writing Consultant
- 05/2010- 12/2010
- School of Graduate Studies, Indiana State University
- Responsible for assisting international students compose their theses and dissertations.
- Aided such MA and PhD students in preparing materials and presentations for professional
- conferences such as TESOL and INTESOL.
* English Instructor Online
- 06/2010- 10/2010
- MKEnglish, Korea
- A summer job in which I taught conversational English to Korean school children.
- Created a dynamic and entertaining learning environment for teaching vocabulary and syntax.
* Assistant to Admission Committee
- 01/2010- 06/2010
- Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Indiana State University
- Responsible for the management of program applications to ensure the process ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Coordinated communication with Applicant, Graduate School, Office of International Programs and Services, and Admission Committee.
* Academic Adviser and Instructor
- 08/2008- 01/2010
- Student Academic Services Center at Indiana State University
- Assisted students with university opportunities, career planning, and class registration.
- Also coordinated various college functions, met with prospective students, and taught a seminar.
Personal Introduction
# Abroad Experiences
* London, United Kingdom (currently)
- Spring 2011
- Working as a Tutor while husband completes studies
* Tokyo, Japan
- Summer 2009
- KCP Japanese Language School- Completed Intensive Summer Program
* Maastricht, Netherlands
- Summer 2007
- Teikyo University- Studied deviance, law, and conducted cross culture independent study