Language Instructor
Eton Institute
Total years of experience :13 years, 5 Months
Teaching German and English in group as well as private classes to speakers of other languages
Creating syllabus appropriate for student's level
Creating an enjoyable class atmosphere customized to student's ages and interests
Making language learning a fun way of spending time
Passing on language knowledge in a manner easy to absorb by non-native speakers
Providing students with sufficient knowledge to proactively passing language level test
Grading tests and providing feedback to the Institute
Encouraging students to sign up for additional classes
Bureau of Business and Economic Research at East Tennessee State University www.etsu.edu/cbat/bureau
Served as Liaison for German companies and economic development institutions in the U.S.
Translated English Website into German
Worked on confidential projects
Initiated professional networking
Marketed research for CHP technology
Recruited students for study abroad
Developed feasibility study for start-up business
Completed data entry and general research assistance: Rural community hospitals closing effects; Hospital economics; North East TN economic make-up;
Created technology patent database
Assisted in event planning, preparation, and execution
Provided general greeting and clerical duties when standing in for the executive aide
Tutored German and advised in studying approach
Research/Project Management Internship
Issue and data centric research: UN Principles for Responsible Investment, UN Global Compact, Carbon Disclosure Project, and International Labor Organization. Contrasted aspects with company's internal system.
Corporate Management Internship
Assistant to the CFO and Accounting Division: Created technical manual for company's internal bookkeeping software; Made sales/purchase invoices internally electronicalle accessible; Constructed database (MS Access) splitting cost/revenue among subsidiaries; Created/presented spreadsheets for weekly/monthly reporting and budget planning; Adjusted company's pension scheme's data system
Support of the Marketing Department: General research upkeep; Improvement of the English translation of the company's Website; Recruiting support at exhibition
Assistance of HR and Legal Department: Translation of contractual agreements from German into English; Developed more efficient paycheck layout structure
6-week Spanish Immersion in Antigua, Guatemala
Magna Cum Laude