BA in English and Asian Languages seeks Visa Sponsoring Work in Japan

by ELRB
(United States)

Teach in Japan Resume

Motivated by intellectual growth through public service,
I want to work together solving global problems.

EDUCATION

____________ High School, Dallas, TX: Class of 2005
Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction, Awarded by the College Board

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, Class of 2009.
Earned B.A. in English Literature, Asian Languages & Culture

VOLUNTEER/ACTIVIST EXPERIENCE

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, Northern Virginia
Autumn 2005
Preserved a national forest, maintaining forest trails with crew of students and leaders.

CROSS-CULTURAL SOLUTIONS, Perú and India
Summer 2006
Taught elementary English. Teamed with local elementary schools to build library.

VISION VANCOUVER, Canada
November 2008
Worked for Gregor Robertson's successful mayoral campaign.

VICKERY MEADOW LEARNING CENTER, Dallas, TX
January-March 2011
Teach English twice weekly to adult immigrants and refugees.


WORK EXPERIENCE

ENGLISH TEACHER, 2009-10
Beijing Secondary School #39, Beijing, China
Conducted 25 classes a week to high school students, faculty, and staff, using news articles, poetry, and music. Tutored one student for the TOEFL exam.

WRITER, 2010
Various freelance writing assignments, United States
• Reviewer, Atlantic Publishing Company; Splash Media • Copywriter, Global Crossroad/IFRE Volunteers • Researcher, Student Network Resources, Inc.

RESTAURANT WORKER, 2007, 2010-11
Dallas, Texas
• Einstein Bros. Bagels, 2007 • La Duni North America, 2010 • Sixth Floor Museum and Café, 2011

LANGUAGE

Fluent in Spanish. Minor concentration in the Hindi Language. Actively studied Mandarin Chinese while in Beijing.

REFERENCES

References are available upon request.

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Valid Drivers License and US citizenship. No criminal record. Can pass any drug test.
Proficient in Mac/PC use. Active social networking accounts.