High School Medical

L. Michelle Burgess

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Chesapeake VA 23322

abpdrf@r.postjobfree.com

Education College of William and Mary, Williamsburg VA

Monroe Scholar GPA: 3.84

Major: International Relations Intended Graduation: May 2010

The Scholar Ship: Study Abroad Program through Macquarie University (2008)

Multicultural learning experience both at sea and in several countries focusing on international

cooperation, communication, and conflict resolution.

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Long Distance Writing Tutorials (2005)

Courses: Analysis and Persuasion, Crafting the Essay, Creative Writing

Relevant courses:

Selected

Course o International Political Economy, International Law, International Security, Research

Work and Methods, Intercultural Communications, International Negotiations and Conflict

Research Resolution, Global Issues

Research Projects:

o Summer 2007: History and Growth of the United Nations Development Programme

o Summer 2008: The Armenian Genocide: Effects on Current Turkish Armenian

Relations

Relevant Teaching Assistant: United Nations and Advanced Geography, Johns Hopkins Center for

Gifted and Talented Youth: 2008

Experience

Provide support in a summer academy for gifted children learning about international politics

and the United Nations.

Project Intern: Emergency Planning, Virginia Beach Department of Public Health: 2007

Support and help plan projects involving the city s response to emergency or bioterrorist events.

Specific projects included organizing the paperwork for a CDC audit of the city s medical

distribution plan for an anthrax attack, storage organization, coordinating an Avian flu

conference for public school officials, and assisting in the hiring of a Medical Reserve Corp

Coordinator. Also responsible for various office duties and purchase orders.

Consultant, William and Mary s Writing Resource Center: 2007 Present

Edit college students essays for both style and grammar while educating them about the

writing process and the requirements for academic writing.

Staff Member, The Monitor (an international relations journal): 2008-Present

Edit essay submissions for publication in the biannual international relations journal.

Office Volunteer, Children s Hospital of the Kings Daughters Therapy Clinic: 2005

Performed basic office duties (filing, faxing, phoning) and medical tasks (stocking exam rooms

and assisting doctors and physical therapists with patients).

Other Service Learning Chair and Grant Writer, Campus Kitchen Project,: 2007 present

Organize events on campus to raise awareness about local hunger. Coordinate and write the

Experience

applications for funding grants.

Mentor/Tutor, Williamsburg Human Service Department: 2006 2007

Tutor students in high school subjects and life lessons : college goals, organization, and

treatment of other individuals.

Volunteer Teacher s Aid, Matthew Whaley Elementary School: 2006 2008

Provide support in a third grade class s projects and discussions.

French Tutor: 2006

Mentored two high school girls. Developed teaching strategies to foster comprehension and an

understanding of basic French grammar.

Skills Language skills: Advanced French, Basic Arabic

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Basic Access

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