Professional Experience
ESL High School Teacher
Satree Thungsong School, Thungsong, Thailand May 2013- present
• Managed daily classroom instruction in English with class sizes between 40-45 students of varying ability.
• Taught Conversational English as well as classes in Reading and Writing, Dramatic Arts, and Global News.
• Developed and implemented curriculum and tests for each class.
• Engaged students using activities to promote interaction in both large and small groups.
• Strived to cross language barriers and cultural divides to build rapport with the students and more effectively teach the material.
• Worked closely with the Thai faculty to put on events such as the Spelling Bee, Sports Day, and inter-school speaking competitions.
• Participated in school sponsored English development programs for university students and the local Thai police force.

Freelance Tutor and Coach
• Part-time ESL tutor in Thailand for people of various ages and skill looking to further develop their English ability.
• Assisted several Thai students in gaining admission to university programs taught in English by helping them train for the testing and interview process.
• Tutored American university students in Chemistry.
• Coached boys ages 10-14 in basketball and volleyball.

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Degree Completed 8/2009
Bachelor of Science
• Major in Biology- Focus on Environmental and Evolutionary Biology.
• Minor in Chemistry- Courses include Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry.

Skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet.
• Languages: English (native), Spanish (intermediate), Thai (beginner)
• Flexible and resourceful in adapting to new situations and circumstances.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented as well as adept at multitasking.
• Effective in building relationships with students and faculty alike.

Other Work Experience
Quality Assurance Tech
DreamPak Inc.- New Berlin, WI (short term contract) Aug 2011-Nov 2011
• Supervised the bulk production of health products.
• Wrote training exams for the safety manual and good production practices manual.
• Followed strict FDA standards and regulations to make sure all products met dietary supplement requirements.