cynthia a. tyler { }
408-***-**** c abp8ed@r.postjobfree.com
su m m a ry of qua l i f ic at ions
Motivated, goal-oriented personality. Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
Positive, dedicated approach towards completing tasks. Organized and detail-oriented.
wor k ex per i ence volu n t eer e x per i ence
Immigration Paralegal AmeriCorps Volunteer: On-site Coordinator for
Learning Together Family Literacy Program
Chapman Law Firm - Greensboro, North Carolina
Guilford Child Development - Greensboro, North Carolina
06/2008 preSent
09/2007 08/2008
Assisted experienced attorneys with preparation and
Coordinated communication between Latino and
filing of immigration cases
Montagnard families and teachers
Performed legal research necessary to correctly assess
Assisted with specific projects to aid in English acquisition
the course of action to take for immigration cases
and literacy
Communicated directly with clients to obtain relevant
Supervised children s teachers and created lesson plans
information for case preparation
for children and adults
Managed cases to ensure efficient and timely completion
Facilitated classroom instruction for adults and children
ESOL Instructor
AmeriCorps Volunteer: Educator/Outreach Coordinator
Guilford Technical Community College - Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro Children s Museum - Greensboro, North Carolina
08/2008 07/2009
09/2006 08/2007
Taught English to speakers of other languages
Created and presented cultural programs for Museum
Planned and implemented lesson plans to ensure
Maintained staff schedules and worked Admissions Desk
comprehension of new material
Made outreaches to local immigrant and refugee
Server
communities
Napoli Italian Restaurant - Greensboro, North Carolina
Designed a Museum ESOL family literacy program for
03/2007 08/2008
Greensboro immigrant families
Provided excellent service for a quality dining experience
Coordinated and taught Summer Programs at the
United Montagnard Christian Church
educ at ion
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Greensboro, North Carolina
B.A. Major: International Studies B.A. Major: Linguistics
Minor: Political Science & Spanish Minor: German
May 2010 May 2007
i n t er nat iona l educ at ion
Mannheim University - Mannheim, Germany University of Oulu - Oulu, Finland
German and Linguistics Scandinavian Studies and Finnish
Spring 2005 Fall 2004
awa r d s / r e c o g n i t i o n
Received credential in Cross-Cultural affairs for completion of Americorps trainings and service
Fall 2007
l a nguag e sk i l l s computer sk ills
Conversant in Spanish Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook