▪ James Madison University – Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA, Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Minors in Economics and Political Science, May 2011
▪ University of Salamanca – Salamanca, Spain, Curso de Español, June 21-July 31, 2010
▪ TEFL Institute – Chicago, Illinois, USA, TEFL Professional Training, completed August 2011
Working History
* James Madison University, Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Student Assistant, August 2009 – May 2011
The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Programs provides services designed to meet the academic
needs of undergraduate and graduate students. These services allow students to meet their full
academic potential, and help them plan for future academic and professional endeavors.
▪ Provided clerical support for a fast-paced office and to additional offices on an as-needed basis
▪ Responsible for the necessary preparations for events hosted by the Vice Provost
* U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Passenger Systems Program Office, Springfield, Virginia
Student Intern (Human Resources and Business Continuity Planning), May 2009 – January 2011
The Passenger Systems Program Office, under U.S. Customs and Border Protection, manages systems
that enable Custom officers and agents to track people coming into the United States.
▪ Supported the Program Office on selected tasks including administrative support to Directors
▪ Assisted with developing, writing, and editing reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
▪ Provided support to Program Office-level activities, such as data collection and organization
▪ Maintained working and current knowledge of divisions and activities in the Program Office by attending meetings and compiling notes for review by program managers
▪ Scheduled and coordinated meetings and prepared necessary meeting materials and minutes
* Good Beginnings School, Reston, Virginia
Summer Camp Counselor, June 2008-August 2008
Good Beginnings is an accredited private school that offers summer programs in addition to the regular school year.
▪ Created engaging classroom curriculum for children aged three to four years
▪ Assisted with swimming program
▪ Aided with updating of attendance records and end-of-the-day closing procedures
* Office of United States Senator John Warner, Washington, D.C.
Senate Intern, January 2007 – May 2007
John Warner is a five-term serving United States Senator from Virginia. Warner retired from Congress in 2008.
▪ Provided administrative and logistical support
▪ Assisted with correspondence on significant constituent issues
▪ Organized proper filing and storage of pertinent legislative documentation related to implementation and correspondence
* Munger Academy, Sterling, VA
Summer Camp Counselor and Administrative Assistant, August 2005 – August 2007
Munger Academy is a private kindergarten that offers summer programs in addition to the regular school year.
▪ Created appropriate classroom curriculum for children aged three to four years
▪ Responsible for additional assistance for special-needs children
▪ Provided administrative support that included answering phones, creating monthly newsletters, and generating contracts
Personal Introduction
# LANGUAGES
▪ English – Native speaker
▪ Bengali – Intermediate
▪ Spanish – Intermediate
# AWARDS
▪ Custom and Border Protection’s “Making a Difference” Award, August 2009
# PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
▪ Golden Key Honour Society, Member since 2009
▪ Habitat for Humanity, Member since 2007