Hi, I'm originally from Texas, I am now living in Daegu working at a university. Please contact me if interested. I would be interested in seeing job offers.

Meredith Lee Priesmeyer mpriesmeyer@gmail.com

Currently Living in Daegu, S. Korea

Work Experience

Kyongbuk University of Foreign Studies (Daegu, Korea) July 2007-Current

Teach English at the University to young adults and adults. Involvement in creating and teaching many outside projects of the university—I have taught all age levels. Develop curriculum for English camps, university classes, and kindergarten classes. Published in LIFE magazine in Korea and Chosung Daily Newspaper.

Prestige Tutors (McLean, VA) May 2007-July 2007

Received training to tutor high school Juniors and Seniors to pass the college entrance exam, the SAT. Training include the math section and for verbal section (grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary) of test.

Dae Sung Academy (Fairfax, VA) May 2007-July 2007

Tutor 8th grade level Korean students in English and for preparation of the English proficiency exam, the TOEFL.

Fury Watersports (Key West, FL) January 2007-March 2007
Teach groups (sizes ranging from 15-50, ages from 3-73) of passengers about safety, the boat, and sea life around the coral reefs. Work in a team with the sail boat crew to repair and operate sail boat.

Junior Achievement January 2005-May 2005

Teach 3rd graders about the free enterprise system. Curriculum includes: math skills, economics, professional occupations, and vocabulary. Personally, establish the program at Holy Rosary Church School. Follow procedures of teaching guide set by Junior Achievement.

Education
St. Mary’s University, Bill Greehey School of Business in San Antonio, Texas
Entrepreneurial Studies Major
Graduation: December 2006. GPA 3.5 on 4.0 scale.
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St. Mary’s University Innsbruck, Austria Program July 2006-August 2006
Curriculum: Business studies: Production Management, Professional Ethics

St. Mary’s University Entrepreneurial Scholars Program August 2005-May 2006 Create business plans/feasibility analysis/budget analysis/presentations of entrepreneurial ventures.
Russia spring break trip to study economics of foreign entrepreneurship: presentations, interviews of business persons and students of local university. Present findings and ideas to teachers, colleagues, and local business people upon return.

Assist a non-profit, university-based children’s summer camp with idea generation for curriculum and activities, budget analysis, and venue registration.

WAYRA International School, Costa Rica July 2005

Curriculum: Costa Rican Culture, 50 hours of Intensive Spanish (Intermediate Level), speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.

St. Mary's University London Program August 2004-December 2004

Curriculum: British Cultural History, Creative Writing, British Literature, British Science

Involvement

SIFE Club (Students in Free Enterprise) January 2005-December 2006 SIFE, President Fall 2006

SIFE, Fundraiser Spring 2006

Regional championship winners 2005.

Involvement in activities related to the free enterprise system beneficial to the local community. Participate in very large presentation competitions.

Management Consultant to Communities in Schools January 2006-May 2006

San Antonio, Texas

Consultant to the topics of grant writing and marketing

Present project to executives for analysis of service provided. (Communities in Schools is a non-profit that works directly with public schools to ensure kids graduate.)

Emerging Leaders August 2002-May 2003

One year of workshops and retreats in leadership

Volunteer

University Ministry Trip to Uxpanapa, Mexico May 2003-June 2003
Work in a team to build a cheese factory, help build water facilities, conduct a study of their economics, help to set up and attend church functions, practice Spanish language.

St. Mary’s University All Campus Retreat February 2003-February 2004

Led retreat groups in reflection and team building. Participate in retreat activities. Work with administration to create activities.

Therapeutic Riding Volunteer September 2002-March 2003

Assist with therapy lessons for physically challenged clientele. Maintain horses and stables.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher.
LANGUAGES: Fluent in English, Conversational in Spanish, Beginner in Korean.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Theatre Arts 1999-2002, Debate Team 1997-1998 and 2003; Classical Guitar; Charity race runner; Participant in Talent Shows to raise-funds for St. Jude’s Hospital; Excellent English grammar, writing, and editing skills.

REFERENCES: List of references is available upon request.