Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA- BA in Anthropology/Social Studies- Graduated June 2007.
Currently pursuing a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate through the Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University. Expected to complete certification in Winter 2012.
Working History
* COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, ELLENSBURG, WA: APRIL 2010-PRESENT
- Coordinate daily support for individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes providing opportunities for community inclusion, encouraging personal power and choice, advocating for community integration and participation, and teaching life skills.
* ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR, WORLD PASSPORT TEACHERS, TAINAN, TAIWAN: 2007/2009
- Worked as a high school English language teacher at various schools in Taiwan during the summers of 2007 and 2009. Responsibilities included lesson planning, preparing indoor/outdoor activities, and creating a positive learning experience within the English language schools. Secured the head teacher position in 2009.
* ENGLISH TUTOR/VOLUNTEER, WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BELLINGHAM, WA: SEPT-MARCH 2008/2009
- Assisted students in varying levels of English language learning. Responsible for individual and group tutoring as well as preparing and implementing specialized lesson plans.
* ENGLISH TUTOR/VOLUNTEER, WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, BELLINGHAM, WA: SEPT-JUNE 2008/2009
- Assisted students in the International Exchange Program in English as a Foreign Language classes. Responsible for individual and group tutoring, with an emphasis on conversation and grammar skills.
* JOB COACH, CASCADE VOCATIONAL SERVICES, BELLINGHAM, WA: NOV 2008-JUN 2009
- Provided specialized support and supervision for a crew of developmentally disabled adults in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for record keeping, daily activity logs, conflict resolution, goal meetings, training of new employees, and maintaining a productive work environment for both the contracted crew and the business.
* NANNY, PRIVATE FAMILY, BELLEVUE, WA: SEPT 2007-JUN 2008
- Worked as a nanny for a ten year old boy during the 2007-2008 school year. Responsible for transporting him to and from various activities, assisting with homework, coordinating play dates and interactive outings, light house and yard work, and meal preparation.
* NANNY, PRIVATE FAMILY, BELLEVUE, WA: 2008
- Worked as a nanny for two year old twins. Responsible for transporting, preparing healthy meals specific for toddlers, bathing, changing diapers, and developing stimulating and educational activities.
* LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, YAKIMA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH LABORATORY:JUN-AUG 2006
- Insect sampling, analysis, data collection and entry specific to the United States Department of Agriculture. Worked independently gathering data from fruit trees throughout the Yakima Valley and presenting results to supervisor.
Personal Introduction
# Personal Profile
I am passionate about teaching English as a second language, traveling, and learning through experience. Since graduating with my Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology/Social Studies in June of 2007, I have worked for two non-profit organizations in Washington State, taught English as a foreign language in Taiwan, and cycled through Western Europe. I am currently enjoying life in Ellensburg, WA.