Teaching at English Aloud since December 2013
Living in Pompano Beach, Florida
Education
1997 – 2000: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
B.S., Mathematics w/Concentration in Applied Mathematics.
2008 – 2010: Certified Public Manager Program, Gainesville, FL
Certified Public Manager through Florida State University
2007 - 2010: Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
M.S. Program in Mental Health Counseling
2008 – 2008: Effective Supervisory Skill Building Series, Gainesville, FL
Certificate from International City/County Management Association(ICMA)
2004 - 2005: International College of Applied Linguistics
TEFL/TESL Certificate
Job Experience
2012 – 2013: English Teacher/ English Tutor, William Language School Hsinchu, Taiwan
Teaching English as a Second Language for 25-30 hours per week.
Teaching all aspects of English language including phonics, grammar, reading, writing, and spelling.
Teaching students & conducting individual assessment for placement.
Classroom management and discipline.
Creating lesson plans, tests, activities, & grading assignments.
Various teaching related duties including after-school tutoring.
2009 - 2010: Mental Health Counselor Internship, Alachua Co. Dept. of Court Services (Outpatient Services Program) Gainesville, FL
Unpaid Internship for Master’s Program in Mental Health Counseling.
Facilitating/Co-facilitating group counseling sessions for both substance abuse and mental health issues for clients.
Facilitating support groups and individual client sessions for both substance abuse and mental health issues.
Facilitating client intake sessions for client assessment, diagnosis, and determining level of care needed.
Preparing client treatment plans, progress notes, and files.
This position serves clients in the Department of Court Services' Day Reporting and Drug Court Programs.
