Tutor and Nanny

Katie Alexis Colton

Current Address: *** * **** ** ********* # 23 ● New York, NY 10024

(Email): ********@*****.*** (Tel): 561-***-****

EDUCATION

Washington University, St. Louis, MO –Graduated May 2008 with College Honors

Major: International and Area Studies Minor: Chinese Language and Culture

Associated Colleges in China at Capital University of Economics and Business: Beijing, China:

January-May 2007, Intensive Chinese Language Study Abroad Program

Columbia University: Post Baccalaureate Studies in Psychology: Summer 2009

Academics: 3.89/4.00 GPA

Washington University Dean’s List (Fall 2004, Spring & Fall 2005, Spring &Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008)

Honors: Sigma Iota Rho: National Honorary for International & Area Studies

Activities: Wrote Senior Project Comparing Chinese and US Foreign Aid to Uganda

Contributing Editor of Sigma Iota Rho’s Newsletter The Summit

Researcher and Webmaster for Washington University’s Roosevelt Institute

Executive Officer, Performer in Black Anthology: an African-American Cultural Production

Teacher at Hope Foster Home in Beijing, China

Volunteer for Washington University’s Teach English as a Second Language Program

EXPERIENCE

China Institute in America, New York, NY 7/08-5/09

Teach China Program Associate. Helped plan, coordinate and administer various educational initiatives for Teach China’s K-12 professional development program. Planned and co-lead group educational tours of China. Worked as a liaison with the New York Board of Education After School Professional Development Program. Assisted in outreach efforts, grant applications, and grant reporting.

Asian American Lead, Washington DC June 2007-August 2007

Teacher Assistant and Intern. Co-taught daily kindergarten class to children of Chinese immigrant families living in the DC area. Created a curriculum with the head teacher to help students adjust to the United States public school system. Worked one on one with children who only spoke Mandarin. Used Mandarin to write important documents for the program and to communicate with students’ families.

GYPA Student Global Ambassadors: Ugandan Immersion, Kampala, Uganda June 2006

Delegate and Volunteer. Traveled throughout Uganda and met with Ugandan social entrepreneurs, university students, and local and international NGOs to explore possible development solutions for Uganda. The conference focused on three core issues: HIV/AIDS, income generating activities including microfinance, and conflict mitigation/post-conflict issues centered on Northern Uganda.

Chindex International, Inc., Beijing, China July-August 2006

Marketing and Research Intern. Worked with Beijing United Hospital’s marketing team to research potential new locations for company expansion in China. Independently designed a marketing plan to open a new international hospital in Shenzhen, China.

Play Along Toys, Inc., Deerfield Beach, FL May 2005-July 2005

Market Research Intern. Independently developed a new research project to analyze retail sales of popular company toys. Assisted marketing director in designing advertisements and packaging for toys. Coordinated with Hong Kong and Chinese factories to manage shipments of products to the US.

ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS AND SKILLS

Proficient in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Knowledge of French.

Expert in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Raiser’s Edge, web design, type70 wpm.

Interested in Chinese history and politics, psychology, China/Africa relations, humanitarian aid, African-American history, philosophy, writing, jazz, singing opera, and languages.

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