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EDUCATIONMay 2016 M.A. in Linguistics, Language Teaching ConcentrationSyracuse University, Syracuse NYFuture Professoriate Program ParticipantCertificate in University TeachingDecember 2015 C.A.S. in Language Teaching: TESOLSyracuse University, Syracuse NYMay 2014B.A. in English Textual Studies (Distinction), minor in Anthropological StudiesSyracuse University, Syracuse NYSumma Cum LaudeUndergraduate Thesis: “Crafting Women: Gender Politics in Late Victorian Poetry, Art and Interior Design”TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND RELATED QUALIFICATIONSPart-time English Language Instructor – May 2015 to August 2015, PresentEnglish Language Institute, Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)Teach three to four courses per term at an intensive English program for undergraduate, graduate, and non-traditional students on a variety of topics including:Oral communication 3 (speaking and listening skills)Textual communication 3 (reading, writing, and research skills)Accuracy 2 (grammatical accuracy as well as grammar for writing)Vocabulary and culture Specialized integrated-skills course for a group of BSMP scholarship studentsMaintain approximately 10-15 contact teaching hours a week as well as held additional office hours for individualized attention and feedbackDevelop curriculum and course content for a vocabulary and culture class based on student interest and needsENL Instructor (Independent Graduate Teaching Assistant) – August 2014 to May 2016Syracuse University Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (Syracuse, NY)Independently instructed two three credit integrated skills courses per semester to non-native English speakersENL 201 (Intermediate English for Non-Native Speakers of English)ENL 203 (Speaking and Listening for Non-Native Speakers of English)ENL 207 (Advanced Integrated Skills for Non-native Speakers of English)ENL 211 (Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English).Developed and implemented appropriate syllabi and curriculum for each course as well as created original lesson plans, activities, and assessment materials Evaluated and assessed students’ performance through quizzes, exams, presentations and portfoliosOrganized and led small group and entire classroom discussions about various topics for a diverse class of studentsESL Instructor (Syracuse University Teaching Practicum) – August 2015 to December 2015West Side Learning Center (Syracuse, NY)Completed a team-teaching based practicum for a teaching methodology course at Syracuse UniversityPrepared a needs based analysis after observing a lead instructor Developed five weeks’ worth of goal-oriented lesson plans that followed communicative teaching practices in order to meet the needs of refugee studentsEnglish as a Second Language Tutor – Spring 2014 Volunteer Opportunity at Hopeprint (Syracuse, NY)Met weekly with a small group of adult refugees and immigrants in order to help tutor and teach ESL for a variety of everyday needsAssisted a head teacher in working to teach theme-based lessons to aid adult refugees and immigrantsEnglish as a Foreign Language Intern – August 2010 to December 2010Creative Corner (Florence, Italy)Developed interactive lesson plans using SMART Board technology, then analyze the level engagement from students and adjust presentations accordinglyTaught English in through “playing in English” sessions with younger students and work as a conversation partner with adult studentADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCETOEFL iBT Rater – May 2015 to PresentEducational Testing Service (Online)Rate spoken responses for various prompts on the TOEFL examEvaluate spoken responses on a variety of factors using methods and scoring rubrics developed by ETS Editorial Assistant – May 2012 to August 2012St. Lynn’s Press (Pittsburgh, PA)Participated in meetings, sales conferences, and phone conversations with authors and booksellers such as AmazonEdited book pages for grammatical accuracy and visual aesthetic Researched and contacted potential authors and book ideasDrafted marketing and sales plans as well as legal contracts for potential authors PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPresented:NYS TESOL 2016 (Upcoming) L2 Writing and Digital TechnologyLECNY 2016 Conference: Using Digital Technology to Teach L2 WritingAttended: Syracuse University Certificate in University Teaching Seminar: Universal Design for Learning – Foundations and Applications (November 2015)Syracuse University Certificate in University Teaching Seminar: The Art and Science of Effective Lesson Planning (November 2015)TESOL 2015 International Convention and English Language ExpoSUPER-LECNY 2015 Professional Development WorkshopSyracuse University Certificate in University Teaching Seminar: Making the Most of Lecture Time (October 2014)Syracuse University Certificate in University Teaching Seminar: Leading an Effective Classroom Discussion? Questions are the Answer (October 2014)AWARDS, HONORS, AND RECOGNITIONCo-founder of the English Language and American Culture Table at Syracuse University (August 2015 – Present)Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University (Spring 2014)Undergraduate English Textual Studies Distinction Scholar (Fall 2013 – Spring 2014)Dean’s List (Fall 2010 – Spring 2014)Golden Brother of Alpha Phi Omega (Spring 2013)Outstanding Intern Award Recipient for work in EFL teaching (Fall 2010)Syracuse University Chancellor Scholar (Fall 2010)PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSTESOL International Association (August 2014 – Present)Alpha Phi Omega (Spring 2011 – Spring 2014)Global Ambassador for Syracuse University Abroad (Spring 2011 – Fall 2013)MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCEInternational student at University College Dublin (Spring 2013)Short-Term Academic Program in London, England (Spring 2012)Syracuse University in Florence, Italy (Fall 2010)Personal travel: Costa Rica, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain ................
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