TOTAL Learning Academy: Brainworks–TOTAL Kids School – Yangon, Myanmar

August 2013 – April 2013

Preschool English Teacher to 85 two- to six-year-olds &

Basketball Coach to 40 Upper Primary & Secondary School Students            

•       Develop interactive lessons to educate preschool children of various ages & ability in English development in accordance to school directives & guidelines in four subject areas—Phonics,

Language & Literacy, Picture Dictionary, Show & Tell (ISO 9001:2008 & 14001:2004 Certified)

•       Responsible for conducting basketball training sessions in an enthusiastic work environment to develop fundamental skills, stamina, techniques for Primary 5-6 & Secondary 1-3 students

•       Perform in weekly assembly dramas & conduct weekly language trainings for local teachers

Future Harvard International Kindergarten – Dalian, China           

August 2011 – August 2012

Preschool Teacher & Sports Coach to 19 three- and four-year-olds

•       Devised & implemented curriculum that provided optimum exposure of the English language by engaging the students’ strengths, weaknesses, personal learning styles in 15 subject areas—ESL, Math, Science, Society, Culture, Computer Science, Art, Creativity Club, Leadership Club, Orff Orchestra Club, Drama Club, Mold Club, Basketball Club, Soccer Club, Golf Club

•       Participated in all school functions & taught weekend demo lessons for prospective students

Prospect Productions – Brooklyn, New York            

September 2010 – July 2011

June 2008 – August 2008

Production Assistant       

•       Assisted on various television & film projects for Peacock Productions & HBO Documentary Films, including 2009 Sundance Film Festival documentary I Knew It Was You

•       Reviewed manuscripts, assisted on interview shoots, gathered archival material, conducted biographical research, provided input to Emmy award-winning producer

Tribeca Film Festival – New York, New York            

April 2011 – May 2011

Screenings Production Assistant

•       Obtained “run of show” of each panel discussion/press conference/Q&A session, maintained green room for panelists & filmmakers, changed step-and-repeat to reflect correct sponsorship, assisted with venue & lounge setup & warehouse inventory

•       Provided technical support to filmmakers, press, panelists, projectionists, sound crew, venue staff

Intersport – Chicago, Illinois  

September 2009 – July 2010

Production Assistant

•       Worked on numerous Telly award-winning & Emmy-nominated sports programs, including 20th annual Arete Honors for Courage in Sports, Geico Presents The Best of College Football 2009 & The Best of College Basketball 2010, Race to March Madness 2010, Big Ten Network’s “The Next Level”

•       Logged & transcribed videotape material, assisted with research & story development, coordinated production logistics, assisted in post-production process, participated in creative development

Madison City Channel – Madison, Wisconsin         

September 2008 – July 2009

Production Assistant

•       Assisted in providing live coverage of major local government meetings & public affairs programming

•       Operated digital & robotic cameras, audio equipment, computer graphics on set & on location

 International TEFL Teacher Training (ITTT)
October 2010 – November 2010
• 120-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
• 50-hour Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) Certificate
University of Wisconsin, Madison
September 2005 – May 2009
BA Communication Arts – Radio, TV & Film
National University of Ireland, Galway
Study Abroad 2008

SPORTS EXPERIENCE
International School Yangon Basketball Program, Volunteer Assistant Coach (High School Boys & Girls)
Myanmar Celts Gaelic Football Club, Founding Member, Vice Chairperson, Lead Coach & Player
Yangon Dragons Rugby Club, Touch Rugby Player

Dalian Wolfhounds Gaelic Football Club, Social Media Manager & Player
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) Women’s Basketball Team, Walk-On Player
University of Wisconsin Women’s Basketball Team, Walk-On Player & Team Manager
Alpha Phi Sorority, Athletic Director
Crossroads Summer Basketball Program, Assistant Coach (High School Girls)
Crossroads Summer Camp, Basketball Coach (Kindergarten to 8th Grade)
Skill Builders Basketball Camp, Basketball Coach (7-year-olds to 13-year-olds)

 y name is Samantha Grill. I'm a 25-year-old female originally from Los Angeles, California, USA, who has been involved with the game for 20 years. Attached you will find my CV, and below you will find more details concerning my background and involvement in basketball...
As you will see from my CV, I've lived in China before - in Dalian. This past year, I've been teaching and coaching basketball in Yangon, Myanmar. I finished my contract in April, but I am set to start a new contract at a different school in Yangon come August.