Curriculum Vitae
Education
Education
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI
B.A. in Second Language Studies, B.A. in German Present
Expected graduation date: Spring 2019
Kapi’olani Community College, Honolulu, HI
A.A. in Liberal Arts with Paraprofessional Educator in Second Language Teaching Spring 2017 certification
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Focus: Second Language Teaching Certification
Lubinus Hospital, federally recognized School of Physical Therapy, Kiel, Germany
State Examination in Physical Therapy 1998
Pediatric Physical Therapy: Children with Asthma
Sensory-motor Therapy for children
Group Facilitator: Parents with infants (DELFI-Certification)
Practicum with the German Field Hockey National Team
Teaching
experience
Teaching Experience
Kapi’olani Community College, Honolulu, HI
Co-coordinator for Language Tutoring at KCC Library Fall 2016-
- Coordinated final project presentations Fall 2017
- Developed tutoring schedule and advertised for the program
- Tutored students in ESOL with a focus on developing speaking and
listening skills with an emphasis on improving students’ abilities to
participate in social and academic interactions
- Tutored students in German with a focus on improving students’ capability
to communicate their needs while travelling in Germany
Jefferson Elementary School, Honolulu, HI
Volunteer in homework support for ELL students Spring 2016-
- Tutored individual students with a focus on reading and writing skills Fall 2017
incorporating pedagogical techniques such as gradual release of
responsibility to improve students’ academic reading and writing skills
- Assisted groups of language learners with a focus on homework support
Queen Ka’ahumanu Elementary School, Honolulu, HI
Volunteer in ELL classroom Spring 2016
- Taught mini lessons on plants incorporating task-based language instruction
with an emphasis on vocabulary development, presentational speaking skills,
and scientific note taking using charts and tables
- Tutored individual students with a focus on speaking and listening for social
and educational purposes
Stevenson Middle School, Honolulu, HI
Volunteer in ELL classroom Fall 2016
- tutored individual students in ELL classroom supporting
academic reading and writing abilities
- Supported ELL students in adjusting to regular classrooms
- Supervised group activities in the ELL classroom with an emphasis
on speaking skill development
McKinley Community School for Adults, Honolulu, HI
Volunteer in Adult English Language classroom Spring 2017
- Tutored groups of students with a focus on colloquial speaking skills using
task-based language instruction and incorporating pair and group work
- Organized a field trip to the state library to help students obtain library cards
and encourage students to use library resources
- Collaborated with the teacher on developing meaningful lessons by adapting
textbook lectures
Related Experience
Related Experience
Family Hui, non-profit Organization, Honolulu, HI
Group Facilitator 2013
- Organized group meetings
- Facilitated group discussions
Haus der Familie, Kiel, Germany
Group Facilitator and Children’s Motor Development Advisor 2009-2011
- Organized and scheduled group meetings
- Developed a 12 weeks’ curriculum with a focus on infant motor and language
development in collaboration with fellow physical therapists
- Facilitated parent-infant groups
Hochgebirgsklinik, Davos, Switzerland
Physical Therapy: Instructor of Asthma treatment group therapy sessions 2000-2001
- Instructed therapeutic group sessions
- Taught relevant physiological and anatomical foundations of Asthma
- Taught relaxation techniques
Related Skills
Related Skills
Related Skills
Languages
German- native language
English- academic proficiency to complete A.A and B.A degree in the US
Latin- advanced Latinum qualification
Technology Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word/ Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Slides
Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Interests
Interests
Professional Interests
Bilingualism with a focus on bilingual education and language policy
Content-based language teaching
Language alternation in multilingual families
German as a foreign language
Personal Interests
Field Hockey
The great outdoors
Travel
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