University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
BA Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts emphasis in English, minor in Gender studies, 2004-08
Working History
* United States Peace Corps, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Teacher trainer & community outreach volunteer, 2010-2012
• Received over 100 hours of training in TEFL and over 25 hours of practicum teaching (lesson planning, practice teaching, observe)
• Worked directly with Thai teachers, effectively using hands-on, student centered teaching techniques
• Created a curriculum in accordance with the Thai standards of education with accompanying lessons and materials.
• Worked on students literacy goals through tutoring and the development of reading programs.
• Hosted and facilitated over a dozen English camps throughout Thailand and participated and co-taught in numerous teacher trainings.
* Westminster Learning Center, Westminster, Colorado
Pre-school teacher, 2009-2010
• Planned and implemented whole class, small group and one-on-one instruction using developmentally-appropriate practice
• Attended training and acquired certification in the phonics program; Zoophonics
* Grassroots Campaigns INC, Denver, Colorado
Assistant Canvas Director, 2008-2009
• Helped organize a campaign for Save the Children that raised over $300,000
• Organized adults to go out into the community and educate its members on the issues of child poverty.
• Leaded the realms of recruitment, turf & transportation; conducted interviews, accounted for and managed donations, designed and conducted trainings
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