PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Enthusiastic Social Work graduate with excellent interpersonal skills and strong motivation to succeed in the area of teaching English to non-native speakers.
SKILLS
Proficient in Spanish
Organized
Culturally-sensitive
Compassionate
Calm under pressure
Reliable
WORK HISTORY
Auxiliar de Conversación - English - Madrid, Spain 10/2016 to 06/2017 Ausias March CEIP
Assisted primary teachers for first, second, and third grade in the areas of English, Natural Science, Social Science, Arts, and Physical Education
Provided one-on-one attention to the students in order to improve their conversation and speaking skills
Intern United Way of the Capital Region – Harrisburg, PA 01/2016 to 05/2016
Educate community members on the free tax assistance program
Collaborate with colleagues, agencies, communities, and individuals
Advocate for clients in need of social justice and economic stability
Crew Member Chipotle Mexican Grill – Carlisle, PA 06/2014 to 04/2016
Worked to create a unique and enjoyable experience for each customer
Created a team of top performers who are empowered to achieve high standards
Volunteer Heart of Harrisburg – Harrisburg, PA 02/2016 to 05/2016
Help with the program that offers free ESL classes to residents in the community
Provide the students with the necessary tools to advance learning week-to-week
Minimize the use of Spanish throughout the learning experience
Customize teaching to coincide with the learning needs of each student
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Social Work May 2016 Messiah College - Mechanicsburg, PA GPA: 3.77 Minor in Spanish
International Studies Abroad – Semester Abroad 02/2015 to 06/2015 Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso - Valparaíso, Chile
Increased proficiency in speaking Spanish
Learned the significance of diversity and culture through immersion
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification - 150 hours, June 2016
Language Exchange Program, Valparaíso, Chile, Spring 2015
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work, Student Member,2013 – Present
Social Work Club, Messiah College, Student Member, 2012 – 2016
Messiah College Ambassador, Messiah College, 2013 – 2014 Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Lititz, Pennsylvania, 2011