Ben Lindstrom-Ives

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Education

Master of Arts, SOAS University of London, Class of 2020

Near and Middle Eastern Studies with Intensive Arabic

Bachelor of Arts, Honors College, University of Vermont, Class of 2015

Global Studies Major, Minor in African Studies

Foreign Study

KJLS Kyoto Center for Japanese Linguistic Studies, Kyoto, Japan: September 2017 – March 2018

Nihongo Center, Kyoto, Japan: March-September 2017

Princess Sumiya University, Amman, Jordan: Summer of 2014

Work Experience

Oxfam London U.K. 2020-present

Volunteer working with refugee issues in London

Harrod’s Department Store, London, UK: 2018-2019

Bookseller

Made sales, kept space in order, and assisted customers with specific search enquiries.

Worked in customer service, dealt with a wide range of individuals from all over the world.

Additional Skills/Experience

JCCC English School, English language teacher, Kyoto, Japan: August 2017 - March 2018

American Club English Language School, English Teacher, Kyoto, Japan: Oct. 2016 - March

2018

International TEFL Academy, Chicago, Illinois: April 2016

TEFL/TESOL Certification: 200 Hours Class (February 2016)

150 Hours of 20 Hours of Practicum, 30 Hours for Business English and Young Learners

Freude Language Center, English Teacher, Kyoto, Japan: Oct. 2016- March 2018

Berlitz Academy Casablanca, English Teacher, Casablanca, Morocco: Sept.- Dec. 2015

30 Hours of teaching ESL online certification International TEFL Academy, 4/13/2020