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Christina Francesca T. Martinez

**** ******* ******, *** *****, NV 89135

mobile: 702-***-****

adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

MA in Cultural & Creative Industries, King’s College London, London, England, United Kingdom, 2005, Passed with Merit

Dissertation title: “The Diffusion of Word of Mouth Tactics Through Mobile and Web Technologies to Market Music”

Dissertation advisor: Ruth Adams

BA in Arts, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2004

Primary area: Communications, Secondary area: English, Professional Writing Certificate Studies abroad: British Literature, London Metropolitan University, London, England, 2003 CONTINUING EDUCATION

Online Teaching Essentials, College of Liberal Arts, UNLV Online Education, July 2020 Completed 3 modules; each module encouraged participants to generate ideas to make content more engaging for learners and included assignments usable/adaptable to fit online courses. Facilitator: Ed Nagelhout, PhD in Education Eng A: Language and Literature, DP, Cat. 2, IGB Int’l School, KL, Malaysia, Sept. 2019 Completed 21 hours of instruction, exploring the new IB Diploma Language & Literature curriculum. Facilitator: Joseph Holroyd

Adv. Placement (AP) Summer Institute – English Language, Cal State Univ. Sac., July 2019 Completed 30 hours of instruction, endorsed by the College Board, exploring the course framework and exam of AP Language & Composition, with the support of AP classroom resources that aids in planning and focusing instruction. Facilitator: Jim Jordan DP Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Int’l Baccalaureate (IB), BKK Thailand, Sept 2018

Completed workshop worth 17.5 hours of instruction, tailored for classroom teachers (cat 3). Defined: “ATL” are deliberate strategies, skills, and attitudes that permeate the teaching and learning environment. Approaches and tools, linked with the IB learner profile attributes, were explored in the workshop with the aim of enhancing student learning and assisting student preparation for DP (diploma program) assessment and beyond. Facilitator: Anjali Tyagi

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Experiencing Education for Life, Education for Life, Nevada City, CA April 2017 Completed a 5-class series that explores Education for Life. Engaged in exercises that develop the Tools of Maturity and other aspects of Progressive Development. Facilitator: Nitai Deranja

General Education Assessment Summit, University of Nevada Las Vegas, May 2013 Attended seminar, led by Director of General Education, Christopher Heavy, to develop a new, comprehensive and integrated system of assessing UNLV’s general education core, specifically by applying the five University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes (UULOs). License for Educational Personnel, State of Nevada Board of Education, 2011 Substitute Teacher Training, Clark County School District-EDTrainingCenter Programs Completed: Introductory Teacher Training, Substitute Teaching 101, Instructional Strategies, Advanced Classroom Management, Working with At-Risk Youth, Exceptional Student Education, 2011

College Teaching in Language and Literature (Eng 791), University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2007: continuing education to teach at the university TEACHING AND ADVISING/SUPERVISING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor of Composition (ages 18+), Department of English, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2020-current; 2011-2018

Compose lesson plans and assignment prompts to meet course objectives; teach a writing-intensive course based upon rhetoric and research; design themed composition course “What’s in Your Food?”

Schedule and design course activities, grade extended essays and assessments, hold conferences with students, and mediate writing workshops and discussion of up to four sections of English 102 Composition II at a time.

Condense and adapt course for once-a-week and summer classes; adapt course for synchronous online delivery using Canvas & WebEx platforms

Integrate instructional technology and multimedia, such as Connect (supplementary reading to text book), Google Suite, et al, to enhance pedagogical techniques in Technology Enhanced Classrooms (TECs) and synchronous/asynchronous models.

Focus on student-centered learning and teach in an innovative, interdisciplinary team-teaching program with Lied Library Liaison.

Instruct asynchronously through Distance Education (DE), Jan 2016-2018. P a g e 3 (Christina Francesca) 12

AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps, Alameda, CA (remote), 2020-current

Develop community awareness and engagement for nonprofit, Alameda Point Collaborative

Content development (writing) for annual campaign fundraiser, Giving Tuesday, for Alameda Point Collaborative; outcome: raised $30,000

Develop in-house training materials and resources for board members, staff, and future VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) of Alameda Point Collaborative

Identify resources for fundraising, create outreach materials that can be used for ongoing efforts, marketing and communication materials, and use available technology for outreach and engagement

Expand and strengthen partnerships and networks between Alameda Point Collaborative and St. Mary’s College of California – serve as liaison to university site to recruit and train students and faculty for community service, service learning, internships, and community-based research projects that support the nonprofit site and its development

Secondary & IB English Language Arts Teacher (ages 14-18), Wells International School, Bangkok Thailand, 2018-2020

Primary focus on Common Core instruction for four grade levels: 9th Honors, 10th AP Language & Composition, 11th IB Language & Literature (SL), 12th IB Literature & Performance (SL); prepare and deliver quality lessons to students, differentiating instruction in order to meet the needs of all students; regularly provide formative and summative assessments and offer productive feedback

Vertically align curriculum each semester and evaluate student progress; collaborate with fellow instructors to vertically align within Language Arts & Social Studies departments

Conduct IBDP checks – exams and IB submissions – for graduating seniors

Continue developing student skills and talents in a multilingual environment with a goal of becoming lifelong learners and global citizens; focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening skills; rigorously integrate technology in the classroom.

Implement appropriate and creative classroom management techniques.

Communicate with supervisors and parents through proper channels.

Advise the following but not limited to: Extended Essay – DP candidates, Wells Health Club

Advise the World Scholars Cup (grades 7-11), an international academic program with annual competitions in four categories: Scholar’s Bowl, Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Challenge, and Team Debate. Develop and manage leadership team. Plan, organize, execute, and supervise student field trip to a Toastmasters International P a g e 4 (Christina Francesca) 12

meeting, with the aim of practicing and developing confidence in public speaking. Wells qualified, attended, and students placed at both Regional and Global Rounds.

Develop and supervise Wells’ first English Language Arts Teacher Assistant program. Students actively support teachers with overall language, literature, and composition curriculum. Program qualified for CAS (creativity, activity, service), a mandatory core component of the IB Diploma Program.

Assist Language Arts Head of Department in planning and facilitating Wells’ first high school speech competition of 3 rounds

Participate/supervise in homeroom, assemblies, school events, festivals, field trips, and proctor IB exams

Participate in WASC self-study process & development of Wells ESLRs (Expected Schoolwide Learning Results)

Teach yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practice and philosophy during Wells Without Walls, a collaborative series of student and teacher-led workshops aimed at experiential and service-learning opportunities that occur twice every school year.

Manage Rubicon Atlas Curriculum Maps, PowerSchool (online gradebook), Turn It In, and Google Classroom (for multiple classes & clubs at a time)

Develop leadership and teaching skills through personal development opportunities in-house and third party

Teacher & Boarding Program Supervisor (ages 11-18), Living Wisdom School, Nevada City, CA 2016-2018

Lead morning yoga & meditation classes

Teach Creative Writing course to students, creating lesson plans and rubrics, providing constructive feedback

Manage students and volunteers in various fundraising ventures and special events

Coordinate theater students in preparation for school play

Fundraise and lead service adventure trip to Polestar in Pahoa, Hawaii (March 2017); in Cape Town, South Africa (March 2018), volunteer teaching at Melkbo Care Center; counsel high school students in their experiences, lead sharing circles and journaling exercises; during program, focus on helping individuals become aware of the strengths, needs and interests, out of which designed was a personalized, balanced program of experiences in self-discovery, academic excellence, creativity, connections with others, and service-learning adventure; spend time in nature, fostering an appreciation in friendship and community

Supervise 4 full-time and 4 part-time students, providing a supportive learning and living environment, scheduling meal prep shifts and chore duties, and providing P a g e 5 (Christina Francesca) 12

transportation; managed logistics for the home, collaborated with school superintendent, and weekend supervisors (Sept. 2017-June 2018)

Assist students with college and job applications, financial aid forms, and personal statements

Maintain accurate and detailed student records – personal and academic – utilizing a variety of software programs; maintain bookkeeping & budgeting of household

Counsel students with academic calendar/organizer, goal making, and career planning

Teacher & Guest Services Coordinator, Ananda Meditation Retreat, Nevada City, CA, 2016- 2017

Co-manage front office duties, which include but aren’t limited to: producing contracts for group retreats, conducting reservations, responding to phone calls & emails, assisting guests with check-in, check-out, and overall needs processes, miscellaneous administrative tasks and finances, boutique upkeep

Assist retreat manager and spiritual director with operations and special events

Kitchen duties including menu planning, meal preps, and clean up

Lead yoga and meditation classes and kirtans (“call and response” concerts)

Lead “seva circles,” coordinating with volunteers and assigning their daily tasks

Assist in housekeeping and special projects

Attend and contribute to daily meditations and satsangs (community meetings) Writer & Editor, Inner Path, Nevada City, CA, 2016-2017

Produce e-newsletter for Lifestyle section of Inner Path’s website with MailChimp

Produce articles for Lifestyle section of Inner Path’s website with WordPress

Maintain store library & upkeep community space

Lead yoga & meditation classes

Assist manager with sale, marketing, product research

Research additional content for multiple Inner Path websites

Publisher & Proofreader for “Living Radiance” by Paramhansa Yogananda

Participate in various outreach and community events Writing Center Consultant, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2011–2015

Navigate student-centered conferences for students with writing inquiries. P a g e 6 (Christina Francesca) 12

Advise students – including English as Second Language students, undergraduate and graduate, from a range of colleges – on grammar, research, and the writing process, and effective writing strategies.

Deliver writing workshops open to entire university.

Conduct Writing Center service presentations to individual classrooms upon request.

Composition Coordinator, Department of English, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2008, 2011–2015

Coordinate training and orientation sessions for composition instructors and graduate assistants.

Oversee composition instructors and graduate assistants in English 102 Composition II instruction protocol and instruction materials.

Administer English 102 Composition II assessment exams (Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency); manage the final collection and sending of exams

Generate and produce exam result reports and spreadsheets for all sections of Eng 102

Co-advise the Writing Rebels, a student organization, on weekly meetings; mediate board member elections; contribute to discussion topics and composition exercises Consultant (Private Tutor, Writer and Editor), Self, 2011-present

Copy edit and advise thesis and dissertations

Projects include but are not limited to: compose, edit, proofread, and advise personal statements for doctorate programs, professional texts, books/manuals, and web content in fields ranging from real estate, personal development, parenting, religious/spiritual subjects, et al.

Tutor undergraduate, graduate, and ESL students on composition and grammar.

Tutor and counsel high school children.

Marketing Coordinator, TuneGo, Las Vegas, 2015

Manage social media outlets

Copy edit and compose training material

Client outreach

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Substitute Teacher, Clark County School District (2011-2012), Adelson Educational Campus, 2011- 2016

Under short notice, fulfill substitute teaching assignments across all subject areas and manage classrooms at primary and secondary levels (K-12).

Teach students of varied academic and age levels of Judaic background.

Communicate with teachers and administrators; and build a positive rapport with students.

Substitute for Preschool and Lower School Administrative Assistant. Research Analyst & Market Reporter, Euromonitor International, London, England, United Kingdom, 2008-2009

Conduct research and analysis of UK and Ireland consumer markets (FMCGs) and compose market reports, predicting sizes and shares.

Build company repertoire and contacts, conducting industry interviews while developing regional expertise.

Manage 2-3 projects at a time and efficiently produce market reports to meet deadlines for multinational companies, such as GlaxoSmithKline. Student Coordinator, Network Learning, Las Vegas, Nevada and Copenhagen, Denmark, 2006-2007

Compose student preparatory and human resource material, while assisting Sales and Marketing Director and Director of Operations.

Prepare students for information technology networking courses, counseling on course material and travel.

Support European relations and special projects remotely from Denmark, 2007. Press Assistant, Big Chill, London, United Kingdom, 2005

Establish contact and relationships with UK publications and radio stations

Compile press packs, edit articles, and prep pictures for website

Maintain guest and press relations at annual festival MA Internship/Tour Manager Assistant, United Kingdom, 2005

Manage merchandise sales and customer relations during national tour P a g e 8 (Christina Francesca) 12

Shadow tour manager: learn logistics and communications of music industry and record findings for dissertation research

Public Information Officer, Las Vegas Valley Water District, 2003-2004

Conduct interviews, write news stories and press releases for web

Collaborate with employees for special events

Copy Editor, Rebel Yell, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2003-2004

Regular writing contributor to Living, News, and Arts & Entertainment sections

Edit bi-weekly newspaper, all sections

Advise writers on effective, clear, creative composition and grammar

Participate in on-campus and off-campus college campus and community events; report events in school newspaper

Record on-campus and off-campus events and report to Editor-in-Chief ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, TRAININGS, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERING

-Volunteer for Barack & Michelle Obama, Growth Faculty, Singapore, 2019 Health & Wellness Certifications and Training, Various Locations, 2007-current

-Ananda Yoga Assistantship, The Expanding Light, Nevada City, CA, March 2018

-Ananda Spiritual Counseling, The Expanding Light, Nevada City, CA, October 2017

-Zumba Teacher Training, Level,I Klubhouse 2, Sacramento, CA, 2017

-Ananda Meditation Teacher Training, The Expanding Light, Nevada City, CA, July 2017

-Winter 2015 Dathun Participant, Shambhala Mountain Center, Red Feather Lakes, CO

-Ananda Yoga Teacher-RYT200, The Expanding Light, Nevada City, CA, 2015

-Reiki I Certification, The Healing Trinity, Las Vegas, NV, 2014

-Sivananda Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram Karma Yoga, Neyyar Dam, Kerala, South India 2013

-Pure Barre Certified Instructor, Pure Barre, Denver, CO and Las Vegas, NV, 2010

-Expressive Yoga Certified Instructor, Barefoot Sanctuary, Las Vegas 2010

-Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certified Instructor, University College of London, England, United Kingdom 2009

-Personal Fitness Trainer Certification, World Instructor Training Schools, Las Vegas, NV, 2007

Yoga Instructor, Various Locations & Las Vegas, Nevada, 2010-present

Develop sequences to lead and instruct yoga and meditation practices for multiple ages, levels, and special needs in group and private sessions. P a g e 9 (Christina Francesca) 12

Develop workshops with a focused theme and catered audience; produce accompanying advertising material.

Maintain communication and relationships with self-marketed classes.

Team teach at special events including the United Nations' 1st Annual International Day of Yoga in Las Vegas and workshops

Locations include Sky Las Vegas Condominiums (2010-2011), Turnberry Towers Stirling Club (2010-2012), Barefoot Sanctuary (2010-2015), Eleve Studios (2013- 2014), Ananda Meditation Retreat (2016-2018), and Living Wisdom School (2016- 2018), Orchid Yoga Bangkok Thailand (2018-2019), Wells International School

(2018-2020).

Other fitness instruction includes Pure Barre (Las Vegas, NV 2010-2011), Bubble Swim School (Las Vegas, NV 2008).

With Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram in Neyyar Dam, Kerala, South India, filmed a series of yoga postures for Mathrubhumi News for daily air and instruction (June 2013).

Juicer & Wellness Consultant, Swami’s Juice Bar, Nevada City, CA, 2017

Design and produce customized juice cleanses

Produce menu items to order and for market stock

Maintain sanitary and uplifting environment

Teach customers the nutritional benefits of juices and certain fruits and vegetables Seva Program Participant, Ananda Meditation Retreat, Nevada City, CA 2016

Participate in community service learning and spiritual practice through the following activities, but not limited to: attending at least two classes daily, participating in “Seva morning circles” daily, attending Raja Yoga class once a week, meeting regularly with the Seva coordinator, and complete all Seva Yoga duties.

Seva Yoga duties include housekeeping, maintenance and cleaning of main hall & lounge, dining commons, and kitchen, town errands, temple maintenance, et al.

Lead yoga & meditation practices for retreat groups and staff HONORS, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS

Outstanding Part-Time Instructor Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2013 International Programs Scholarship, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2003 Certificate of Achievement, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2001 Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada 2000 Scholar, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2000 P a g e 10 (Christina Francesca) 12

Cinderella International Woman, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2000 Millennium Scholar, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2000-2004

Reyna Elena, Santa Cruzan Representative, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1998 REFERENCES

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REFERENCES

Elaine Bunker

UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154 702-***-****, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: current supervisor

William Besson

AmeriCorps-St. Mary’s College of California, 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga, CA 94575 925-***-****, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: current supervisor

Doug Biggs

Alameda Point Collaborative, 677 W. Ranger Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 510-***-****, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: current supervisor

William Jones

Wells International School, 2209 Sukhumvit Road, Bang Chak, Phra Khanong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok 10260 Thailand

+66(0)27303366, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: former supervisor, High School Principal Andy Claridge

Wells International School, 2209 Sukhumvit Road, Bang Chak, Phra Khanong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok 10260 Thailand

+66(0)27303366, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: former immediate supervisor, Head of English Language Arts Department Regina Dickerson

CSN (Charleston Campus), 6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-***-****, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: former supervisor at UNLV English Department and colleague at UNLV Writing Center Ruby Fowler

3709 White Trail Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 702-***-****, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: former supervisor at UNLV English Department Suzanne Bergfalk

5516 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89120

702-***-****, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: former colleague and adjunct professor at Barefoot Sanctuary and UNLV English Department, respectively

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John Ernst, Inner Path Manager

200 Commercial Street, Nevada, City, CA

530-***-****, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: former supervisor

Durga Smallen, Manager & Spiritual Director of Ananda Meditation Retreat 14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA

530-***-****, adi2j9@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship: former supervisor

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