Courses: Modern Movements in Islam, Middle East Politics, Political Readjustment in the Middle East and North Africa
Study Abroad
Institut D’Etudes Françaises D’Avignon
Avignon, France
Summer 2008
Courses: French Theater, Culture, and Language taught in French; GPA: 3.65
English Teacher
Travel to Teach
Pai, Thailand
Fall 2007
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Designed a curriculum, created lesson plans and instructed 2nd through 6th grade classes in a rural elementary school
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Relied on organizational skills, management, and creativity as the sole adult in classes with 15 to 25 students
Extensive Travel Experience
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Developed an open-minded world-view and adventurous spirit while travelling for periods ranging between 3 weeks and 3 months in Egypt, France, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Peru and Thailand and for durations under 3 weeks inBelize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Panama, Philippines and Spain
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Family Mentor
International Rescue Committee
Baltimore, MD
Spring 2009, Spring 2010
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Provided general office aid and currently assist one local refugee family in the transition and acculturation process
Student Volunteer
National Student Partnerships
Baltimore, MD
November 2007 - March 2008
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Counseled indigent clients in obtaining housing, employment and access to other services at a drop-in resource center
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Worked with clients who often struggled with mental health disorders, disability, substance abuse or constraints related to prior incarceration
Volunteer
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Cortez, CO
June 2006
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Coordinated mass mailing for annual fund-raising efforts and provided clerical aid in data entry and filing
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Divemaster
PADI, Scuba Diving
Various
2006 - 2008
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Organized and led overseas diving trips for various dive companies
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Managed emergency situations
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Provided guidance in regard to further certification and equipment
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
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Intermediate French
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MS Office, Basic Adobe Bridge and Adobe Photoshop, Digital Photography
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PADI Open Water SCUBA certification (2005 – present)
