Career Goal
To use my diverse experience to be an effective teacher and make a positive contribution in the language development of the students.
Experience Summary
Vast travel and multicultural experience: Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, North Africa.
Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Education
TEFL and Grammar Specialist Certificate,
i-to-i TEFL Online (Currently Pursuing)
MA in the Humanities with a Specialization in Literature, University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
2006
BA in the Humanities,
University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
2003
Professional Experience
Content Writer – mydaytrip.com, Berlin, Germany
Wrote and edit online content for mydaytrip.com, a Berlin based travel website.
2007 - 2008
Writer and Editor – mydaytrip.com BLN City Guide, Berlin Germany
Wrote and edited mydaytrip.com City Guide
2007
Editor – mydaytrip.com La Lumiere Newsletter, Berlin, Germany
Formulated monthly themes and objectives
Edited and wrote articles for the monthly newsletter
2007
Production Assistant – School Wise Press,
San Francisco, U.S.A.
Edited documents, such as School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) and Annual Reports for California's leading educational publication company.
2006 - 2007
Administrative Assistant – Manulife Financial, Philippines
2006
English Service Administrator – EduConnection International Inc., Philippines
Taught Korean students of varying ages and language levels different aspects of the English language.
Worked towards helping them expand their English vocabulary and practice their communication skills.
2005
Private ESL Tutor – Philippines
Worked as a private ESL tutor for a Taiwanese family
2005
Internship – GMA 7 Network, Philippines
Provided assistance in the areas of research, interviews and surveys for the Philippines top rated television network.
1999
Extracurricular Activities
President – Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR), University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
2003 - 2005
Logistics Head – International trip for the Political Economy Course, University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
2005
Internal Vice-President – Debate Society, University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
2002 - 2004
Team Captain – Annual Parliamentary Debates, University of Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
2002
Travel
The U.S.A., the U.K., the Netherlands, the Philippines, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), China, Morocco, Singapore, Northern Borneo