Matthew Riding
55-088 Naupaka Street
Laie, Hawaii 96762 USA
(503) 481-8306
mattriding@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a fulltime position teaching English to speakers of other languages.

QUALIFICATIONS
As a native English speaker who attended the most internationally diverse university in the United States and studied anthropology, I have developed excellent communication skills. I am personable and dependable and love people. I have lived outside the United States and taught English in the Dominican Republic.

EDUCATION
Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Laie, Hawaii
BA, International Cultural Studies emphasis in Cultural Anthropology (2008)

Research: Traveled to Tuvalu (Polynesia) to determine the affects of global warming on the islands and the impact it will ultimately have on the indigenous culture.

EMPLOYMENT
August 2007-Present Copy Editor, Ke Alaka‘i BYU-Hawaii student newspaper, Laie, Hawaii
Supervised and led the work of several student writers from all over the world, edited their newspaper submissions, initiated plans to help them improve reporting and writing skills, motivated them during difficult weeks.

July 2006-May 2007 Tour Guide, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie, Hawaii
Provided private English and Spanish VIP tours of Hawaii’s number one paid tourist attraction. Presented important and entertaining information about the Polynesian islands.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Oct. 2003-Oct. 2005 Missionary in Dominican Republic
Served a two-year proselytizing mission for the LDS church. Participated in regular community service. Organized and instructed English lessons for various communities, trained new missionaries, set and completed regular goals. Established important personal relationships.

REFERENCES
LeeAnn Lambert, (808) 675-3696, Lambertl@byuh.edu