English Literacy Teacher and Community Developer

United States Peace Corps

Itu Asau, Savai'i, Samoa

October 2013- September 2015

Taught EFL and literacy at the primary level in a resource-poor school to 120 students

Developed English literacy curriculum for grades 2-8, targeting at-risk students

Facilitated professional development workshops in technology pedagogy for local counterparts

Fundraised approximately USD 10,000 from international and local organizations to support community development projects

Managed the budget and logistics and developed work plans to successfully implement three projects improving the health and welfare of the community

Interpreted for the US Army medics at rural medical clinics during the United Nations Small Islands Development Symposium

Long Term Substitute early Head Start Teacher

Child Care Careers

Austin Texas

June 2013- October 2013

Planned lessons based on Scholastic curriculum

Managed 20 student classroom of students aged between 3 and 4

EFL Teacher

Ministry of Science and Education

Samegrelo Georgia

January 2012 – June 2013

Taught basic English to grades 1-6 in collaboration co-teacher in a remote village

Incorporated modern teaching and evaluation methods in resource-poor schools according to the Ministry’s development goals Facilitated professional development in English and pedagogy for local counterparts

EFL Teacher and Tutor

American Academy of Tbilisi

Tbilisi Georgia

January 2013 – June 2013

Tutored students in preparation for IELTS, FCE, SAT, ACT, GRE, and LSAT tests

Taught 90 students standardized test taking, writing, and critical reading skills for a two week summer camp

Tutored adults in small class settings in business English

University of Colorado at Boulder, May 2010

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a minor in Italian Language

GPA: 3.6/4.0

Professional Qualification

EFL teacher with 3+ years teaching children and adults in international settings

Proven skills in curriculum planning, professional development, and student outcomes

4+ years managing projects and coordinating logistics for governmental and private entities

Adept at communicating with clarity and diplomacy to individuals from diverse cultural and organizational backgrounds. Fluent in Italian and Samoan, conversational in Georgian.

Promotions Team Member

Live 105, CBS Radio

San Francisco California

June 2011 – January 2012

Promoted the radio station at public events and locations around the SF Bay Area

Assistant Conservation Crew Leader

AmeriCorps

Steamboat Springs Colorado

May 2010 – October 2010

Collaborated with state and national government agencies to complete conservation projects in the rural northwestern Colorado back country

Managed logistics for crew of 15, including food and camping, for 6 month season

Languages: English – Native, Italian – C1, Samoan – C2, Spanish – B1, Georgian- A2