Songwriting with Matthew K.

The Reporter

• Reported on tax levies, TIF districts and budgets with an eye for accuracy • Covered municipal council meetings, school-board meetings and local elections with a focus on stories which mattered most to our readers

EiE Academy

• Taught elementary through middle school students via computer programs and apps, allowing teachers to accurately track student progress • Administered monthly speaking, comprehension and writing tests in order to prepare students for necessary university entrance exams in the future

So Long, Buffalo

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Eastern English

• Taught ESL to students of varying grade levels while emphasizing strong communication skills, resulting in a 30 percent increase of our student body by years end • Helped university students prepare for exams, write admissions essays and build resumes, leading to a 20 to 25 percent increase in final scores

Reading Town

• Taught proper reading and dictation to K-12 students, allowing our academy to compete within the top five of local academies during monthly speech contests • Chaperoned field trips and mentored children in order to foster cross-cultural understanding, which greatly improved our students abilities to retain learned English

AOL Patch

• Coordinated with businesses, organizations, individuals and groups to publish columns which spotlighted the voices and personalities of local residents • Published stories showcasing local history, arts and crafts, and food throughout the North Shore and western suburbs, engaging residents with life and local culture in their own backyards

AOL Patch

• Covered city hall and public-school board meetings, focusing on stories which informed people of daily issues impacting them and their children's lives • Worked directly with local and regional editors to craft stories which significantly boosted readership during election seasons, and small-town events and celebrations

Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University

Cheongju University

I earned my certification after 15 weeks of training at Cheongju University, South Korea.

Limited Proficiency