Foreign Student Advisor
University of Arkansas
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :12 years, 9 أشهر
● Research immigration regulations as they pertain to F-1 international students
● Act as a Designated Student Official (DSO) and report to Department of Homeland Security
● Network with institutions nation-wide to discuss policies
● Collaborate with offices and faculty across the institution for student concerns and work authorizations
● Present immigration information and work information to incoming and continuing students
● Prepare documents and official letters for government use
● Plan campus-wide educational events on work visa options; 85 students in attendance at presentation 22 individual sessions booked within five minutes
● Utilized technological resources in order to aid professors and students in the development and implementation of courses.
● Assisted professor in planning short-term study abroad for 13 SIT students to complete the TESOL certificate and Intercultural Communication course
● Executed administrative tasks in order to help faculty and staff
Canyons School District, Sandy, Utah
● Participated and directed educational events for student populations.
● Researched education bills and wrote summaries of bills’ implications on school district
● Supervised student groups around the capitol, explained the history of the capitol and state of Utah
● Assess students’ learning differences, celebrations and challenges
● Design and implemented daily lesson plans for multiple levels of English language learners
● Evaluate students’ progress through speaking, listening and writing exercises
● Collaborate with colleagues to create lessons that were engaging and informative
● Create an atmosphere of trust for students and teacher. Students began showing personality and adapting lessons for real-life situations
● Administer speaking, listening and grammar examines to assess content comprehension
● Immerse into South Korean culture. Lived and worked independent of a third-party teaching organization
● Developed awareness of cultural sensitivity and cultural norms; used in and out of classroom setting
● Assess students’ learning differences, celebrations and challenges
● Design and implemented daily lesson plans for multiple levels of English language learners
● Evaluate students’ progress through speaking, listening and writing exercises
● Collaborate with colleagues to create lessons that were engaging and informative
● Create an atmosphere of trust for students and teacher. Students began showing personality and adapting lessons for real-life situations
● Administer speaking, listening and grammar examines to assess content comprehension
● Immerse into South Korean culture. Lived and worked independent of a third-party teaching organization
● Developed awareness of cultural sensitivity and cultural norms; used in and out of classroom setting
Capstone: The Future of the 17-Month OPT Extension at the University of Arkansas (title pending) Courses: Study abroad program planning, theory of International Education, Practitioner Inquiry Courses and coursework concentration: ● Design and Delivery/Design Concept and Evaluation: design and implementation of an outbound, adult abroad program focused in Hong Kong ● Foundations: 2 week intensive course with a concentration in the elements of multicultural teamwork. Received positive feedback from teammates and instructor; maintained relationships with team members. ● International Education Policy: workshops with introduction to educational policies, international student regulations and procedures and institutional best practices ● Emphasis on public speaking, networking and presentation skills. Increased knowledge in presentation platforms and successfully implemented skills into final projects
Focused in International Relations and Political Science with a minor in Asian Studies. Studied theory of International Relations and how it is applied throughout the world. ● Gamma Beta Phi National Honors Society ● 18 hours of academic honors courses and recognition ● Honored by two academic study abroad grants-$12,000 ● Received leadership award resident assistant accomplishment