Education
Texas A&M University – Commerce, expected May 2020
Master of Science in Applied Linguistics/TESOL
Texas A&M University – Commerce, August 2017

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
Concentrations in English and Art History

I-to-I TEFL 2016
Completed 120-hour TEFL Certification

Paris Junior College, May 2015
Associate of Science in General Studies
Member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society

Teaching Experience
Instructor of Record 2018-2019
Texas A&M University-Commerce, First-Year Writing Program
• Taught groups of 18 students; two classes that met three times a week
o English 1301, Fall 2018: College Reading and Writing
o English 1302, Spring 2019: Written Argument and Research
• Designed lesson plans and class materials for a composition and rhetoric class
• Developed essay rubrics based on evidence and communicative competency

Independent ESL Instructor 2015-Present
Business English
• Taught one-on-one lessons
• General business lessons included resumes, interviews, and emails
• ESP lessons included writing for journalism and conducting interviews

Teaching Aide
Texas A&M University – Commerce, Writing Center
• Worked with students from the TAMUC English Language Institute
• Assisted faculty with lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
• Created interactive lessons to promote student engagement

Work Experience
Editor 2018-present
Freelance
• Specializing in Graduate Dissertations and Theses
• Worked with international students completing final research papers for MA/PhD

Writing Center Tutor 2016-2018
Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Assisted undergraduates, graduates, and faculty members improve writing for courses and publications
• Specialized in assisting non-native English speakers with revising and improving writing
• Lead training sessions to improve staff performance when working with ESL students

University Volunteer Work
International Student Mentor 2016-Present
Texas A&M University-Commerce, International Student & Scholar Services Office
• Assisted students from Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan in adjusting to life on a US campus
• Maintained contact with students and parents in home countries to answer questions about the university
• Part of the Lion Cousins program to connect international and domestic students
o Assisted Korean Lion Cousins in overcoming difficulties of their respective programs of study

Facilitator of the International Student Conversation and Writing Group 2016-2017
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Academic Success Center
• Lead weekly meetings with international students to discuss life on campus
• Worked in an international student to lead sessions to promote intercultural communication
• Hosted weekly meetings and games for language and culture exchange among students

Skills
Native English speaker
Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office