Education:

University of Alaska Fairbanks: 09/11-05/13, Master of Arts Fairbanks, AK Professional Communication Major

Western Washington University: 09/07- 06/11, Bachelors of Arts Bellingham, WA Communication Major, International Studies, Minor

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies: 03/09-12/09 Certification in Japanese Culture and Language Nagoya, Japan

Teaching Experience:

Teaching-Learning Academy Small Group Facilitator Bellingham, WA 09/10-06/11 Lead discussions about the teaching and learning Collaborated with faculty, staff, students and members of the community Created a project that will advance the teaching and learning capabilities of the University

Asia University America Program Classroom Volunteer Bellingham, WA 09/07-06/11 Corrected students’ pronunciation, grammar and spelling Taught appropriate cultural and conversational skills Assisted teacher in classroom instruction

University of Alaska Fairbanks: Instructor Fairbanks, AK 09/11-05/13 Educate and tutor undergraduate students in public speaking and group communication Create and implement lesson plans and course materials Facilitate class discussion Encourage critical thinking Demonstrate reliability and ability to meet deadlines Lead and facilitate classroom discussions Create and execute lesson plans Tudor students one on one in the speaking center Record and report grades Enforce rules and regulations Participate in weekly staff meetings Mentor new TAs