Academic Experience

B.A. English, Brigham Young University, 19th December 2008

English/Theatre Study Abroad, BYU: London, England 2004

Six weeks of intensive study of Shakespeare, modern theatre and British history.

Publications

2008 Leading Edge Magazine, “Earth”

2009 Name Calling Magazine, “The Cover Letter”

Research

Peace Corp.: Kenya, 2009 (two weeks)

Conducted independent research on international teaching practices in schools outside Nairobi. *not employed by Peace Corp. volunteer services.

British Museum Data Collector: London, England, 2004

Completed research for Brigham Young University by collecting data and registering artifacts in the British Museum’s Roman exhibition.

Work Experience

University Instructor: Gongju, South Korea, 2010-2012

Currently teaching college, adult, elementary and middle school English classes.

English Teacher, CDI: Seoul, Korea, 2009-2010

Taught classes of middle school and elementary school students.

University Instructor: Florida Institute of Technology, 2009

Developed curriculum and taught English classes to adults.

University Instructor: Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, 2004-2008

Taught religious studies to university students, many ESL learners, in lectures

as large as 150 students. *unpaid position

ESL Teacher: Curitiba, Brazil, 2004.

Taught conversation classes to adults.

Organizations

KOTESOL: South Korea, 2011-2012

A group of dedicated TESOL professionals working to improve pedagogy

among English teachers in South Korea.

Professional Counseling Experience

Especially for Youth Counselor

Counseling youth in a full-time capacity for five months. Included teaching, scheduling and personal goals.

Experience dealing with eating disorders, depression, sexual abuse, dysfunctional family systems, and learning disorders.