Education
The Ohio State University
Graduation date: June 2009
B.S. International Relations and Diplomacy
B.A. Communications Analysis and Practice
Minor in African Studies
GPA: 3.34
Travel and Professional Experience
ETBT English Teaching Academy. Daejeon, South Korea. September 2009-
Present
I am presently teaching English in South Korea for what will be the
duration of one year. I prepare class lessons, contribute to the
development of an appropriate curriculum, write progress reports for each
student, teach supplemental phonics classes and teach regular speaking,
reading and grammar classes. Also, I have introduced to the academy the
idea of creative writing classes. As a result, 3 new classes are available
for those middle school students who have improved in their English enough
to participate. Contract expires 09/13/2010.
Mondokio International News. Columbus, OH. March 2009- June 2009
I held an internship with, Mondokio, an online news company whose mission
is to provide a 'world eye' for international news. I researched and wrote
daily reports on international news found in influential news sources in
Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. In addition, I utilized
my expertise of the political and cultural climate of these nations to
provide the company an understanding of the view point expressed by these
media outlets. Also, as an intern, I was responsible for establishing
business contacts from these countries.
Study Abroad to Ghana, West Africa. June 2008- July 2008
Traveled to various main cities, as well as rural areas, of Ghana while
utilizing Ghanaian educational libraries, data and information in order to
expand and improve on previously initiated research pertaining to Ghana.
Other travel goals were to observe Ghanaian infrastructure, visit various
political and historical sites of interest, and become familiar with
Ghanaian culture.
Research Experience
Voice of Black America. Undergraduate Panel. September 2008- April
2009
Conducted research on the economic effect of the transatlantic slave trade
on participating European and Western nations, then presented finalized
research at a conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Comments on my personal
presentation were rated as that of graduate level research and publication
worthy.
Languages
Intermediate working knowledge of Spanish and basic familiarity with Korean
and Arabic
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Word Perfect, and using
Macintosh.
Additional Activities and Skills
National Champion of Philippines Track & Field Nationals, Womens 800m run.
May 2010
Scholar Athlete; Ohio State University Women's Track & Field and Cross
Country Teams 2007- 2009
All-Academic Big Ten Athlete, Ohio State University Women's Track and Field
2007- 2009
References available upon request.