WORK EXPERIENCE

Sept 2018 - Feb. 2021, ESL Teacher at Changzhou University

As an ESL Teacher, I help develop students' communicative skills in personal and professional situations. Through scenarios, debates and various speaking activities, I work to improve students' basic English skills which are reading, writing, listening and speaking. From time-to-time I also serve as a guest speaker and judge for various events on the university campus including business forums and speaking competitions

Aug 2018 - Aug. 2019, Foreign Language Teacher at Disney English

My time as a Foreign Language Teacher involved using Disney songs and content to help provide a fun and engaging English immersive experience for students between the ages of 3 to 12 years old.

July 2016 - July 2017, Passionist Volunteer International

Through the PVI program, I served as a volunteer in Mandeville, Jamaica in several different aspects. I volunteered in a pre-school, nursing home, infirmary, and clinic. My role was to provide accompaniment to those in the communities that I was assigned.

EDUCATION

Jan. 2021 - July 2024, Southern New Hampshire University

M.A. in English & Creative Writing, 3.8 GPA

Sept. 2012 - May 2016, St. Catherine University

B.S. in Marketing & Management, 3.5 GPA

Activities and societies: Honoring Women Worldwide, 3M Mentorship Program, St. Catherine University Student Senate, The Wheel: University Newspaper, Wildcat Mascot

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

St. Catherine University’s Graduates of Color Dinner

During my time as an undergraduate student at St. Catherine University, I served as a Member of St. Catherine University’s Multicultural International Programs and Services (MIPS), a program dedicated to providing support and guidance to students of color.

In 2013, I was nominated to be a part of the planning committee for the Graduates of Color Dinner. as well as the opportunity to introduce the graduate students on stage as they accepted their gifts.

On November 21, 2019, I served as a judge for the English and Japanese drama competition held at Changzhou University Xitaihu Lake Campus. Since Chinese students were presenting their skits in a language that was not their first language, they faced a challenging experience. Nevertheless, all the groups did an excellent job.

On December 20, 2019, I had the honor of speaking at the International Symposium on "Digital Transformation and International Reconstruction" sponsored by the Business School of Changzhou University. My presentation focused on highlighting the differences between Chinese and western marketing, specifically in America. In addition, I discussed the increase of social media on a global level and the importance for a business to have a substantial social media presence. There were over a hundred students and teachers from the business department who attended, as well as the vice-president of the university.