About Rachel T.
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ACT Prep Instructor
Apr, 2017 - PresentKaplan Test Prep
▪ Teach high school students the Kaplan method to prepare them for taking the ACT ▪ Provide exceptional instruction, student mentorship, and subject matter expertise on all sections of the exam
ESL Teacher
Feb, 2017 - PresentVIPKID
▪ Teach full immersion English language and content classes based on the US Common Core State Standards to young Chinese students
Tutor
Sep, 2016 - PresentVarsity Tutors, TakeLessons, QuestionWell
▪ Tutor students online and in person ▪ Work with students at their pace and tailor lessons to their needs ▪ Write blog articles to help students learn Spanish
Independent English Tutor
Sep, 2014 - Nov, 2014Rachel Turner Tutoring (Lynchburg, Virginia)
▪ Developed appropriate English language lessons, homework, and assessment tools for 2 native Portuguese speakers
Assistant Director
Aug, 2012 - Jul, 2014Liberty University Card Services Office (Lynchburg, Virginia)
▪ Employed communication and interpersonal skills to provide patrons with exceptional customer service in English and Spanish ▪ Developed and maintained positive and successful business relationships with internal departments and outside vendors ▪ Grew campus card program by creating marketing strategies and materials and enhancing and maintaining webpage and social media sites
Independent Spanish Tutor
Nov, 2010 - Mar, 2013Rachel Turner Tutoring (Verona, Wisconsin)
▪ Independently evaluated learning needs of 3 tutees and developed appropriate Spanish language lessons, homework, and assessment tools
Department Administrator & Graduate Program Coordinator
Oct, 2010 - Jul, 2012University of Wisconsin School of Human Ecology (Madison, Wisconsin)
▪ Improved professional verbal and written communication skills as key liaison between Human Ecology and university and public entities ▪ Translated documents and emails from English into Portuguese and vice versa
AmeriCorps Volunteer/Youth Worker
Sep, 2009 - Oct, 2010Bridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood Center (Madison, Wisconsin)
▪ Identified and addressed needs of 50 diverse youth through mentoring, tutoring, and developing 4 effective and sustainable programs ▪ Improved Spanish skills by speaking in Spanish to employees and participants and their parents and translating documents into Spanish ▪ Composed articles for the Bridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood Center Monthly Newsletter ▪ Collaborated with parents, volunteers, colleagues, and community members to enhance programs and incorporate best practices
House Fellow
Aug, 2007 - May, 2009University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)
▪ Supported 50 residents of diverse backgrounds via counseling, tutoring, and providing emergency assistance ▪ Led successful study abroad informational presentations in order to share with students the value of studying abroad
Math & Reading Teacher
Jan, 2006 - May, 2007Madison School & Community Recreation (Madison, Wisconsin)
▪ Taught and practiced math and reading skills in English and Spanish with native Spanish-speaking children ages 5-11
Campus Ministy Student Leader
Jan, 2006 - Aug, 2009Chi Alpha, InterVarsity (Madison, Wisconsin)
▪ Engaged in outreach to international students and doubled the number of members through promotion of the organization
Service Camp Leader: Mexico & Lithuania
Jul, 2003 - Jul, 2004Faith Community Church (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin)
▪ Gained appreciation of diversity and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural values, norms, customs, and communication patterns
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish and International Studies, Certificate: Global Cultures
Aug, 2004 - May, 2009University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Arts: Public Policy
Mar, 2013Liberty University
Certificate: Youth Development
Jan, 2010 - Apr, 2010University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Study Abroad Selected Participant
Aug, 2006 - Dec, 2006Universidad de San Francisco (Quito, Ecuador)
Awards
Spanish Scholarship
May, 2004Cambridge High School (Cambridge, Wisconsin)
Healthy Communities Award
Apr, 2010Public Health Madison and Dane County (Madison, Wisconsin)
Customer Service Awards (5)
May, 2009Fireside Dinner Theatre (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin)
Graduated with Distinction (GPA 3.9/4.0)
May, 2009University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)
Dean's List (8 semesters)
May, 2009University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)
Phi Beta Kappa Member
May, 2009Phi Beta Kappa
Valedictorian
May, 2004Cambridge High School (Cambridge, Wisconsin)
Languages
Italian
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Native Proficiency
Portuguese
Professional Proficiency
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