Ashley Allen

2505 26 CT SW, Olympia, WA (703) 447-0493 AshleyAllenESLTeacher@gmail.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: ESL Teacher; ESL Program Assistant SKILLS Proficient in adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and interests Lived abroad for six years Ability to incorporate educational software and the Internet for interactive language learning MS Office proficiency Ability to activate students in useful and communicative language practice Focus on student-centered learning Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules Experience teaching children overseas Program coordination and organizational management skills
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TEACHING CERTIFICATE CELTA Certificate (120-hour in-person course) University of Cambridge, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language Cambridge English Language Assessment, ELS Language Centers, Seattle, USA CONTINUING TEACHER EDUCATION TESOL International Convention and English Language Expo Portland, Oregon Cambridge English Teacher Online Courses Teaching Grammar Grammar for Teachers: Language Awareness English for the Teacher Teaching with Technology Teaching with Technology 2 Teaching Speaking March 26 - 29, 2014 Jan.13 - Feb. 7, 2014

Current Teaching Vocabulary and Pronunciation Introduction to Blended Learning Teaching Primary Learners Communicatively Teaching Writing

EDUCATION Joint Master of Arts in Migration and Intercultural Relations University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway Internships: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Geneva; Migration Policy Institute, Washington, DC; Oxford Protracted Refugee Solutions Project, Oxford University, UK International Summer School in Forced Migration University of Oxford, Refugee Studies Centre, Oxford, UK Global Migration, Cooperation and Development Summer Program The Graduate Institute, Geneva, Switzerland Master of Public Affairs, Business-Government Relations Hauptmann School for Public Affairs, Park University, Kansas City, USA Grade Point Average: 3.89 out of 4.0 Volunteer: Service Project in the Appalachian Mountains; Friendship Village Youth Tutor Scholarship: Paul H. Gault Endowed Leadership Scholarship Thesis in progress

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July 2008

June 2005

Bachelor of Arts in Government, Minor in Communication Studies Eastern Washington University, Cheney, USA Study Abroad: Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia Scholarships: Spirit of Community Award; Deans Scholarship; Target All-Around Student Scholarship; Olympia Tumwater Foundation Scholarship Activities: Legislative Liaison, Washington State Legislature Policy Internship, Walt Disney World College Program, National Education for Womens Leadership Institute, Northwest Student Leadership Conference

WORK HISTORY Teacher and Program Assistant, English as a Second Language Program Office of International Program and Development Saint Martins University, Lacey, USA Educated 20 students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking. Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities. Coordinated cultural activities and planned field trips. Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during classes. Group Fitness Exercise Director Balance Gym Thomas Circle and Glover Park, Washington, DC, USA Coordinated a large-scale fitness program offering 70+ classes each week. Taught a variety of group exercise classes, including Pilates and Aquatics. Trained and recruited new fitness instructors. Performed payroll every two weeks. Lecturer and Teaching Assistant University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway Held lectures and assisted with two Master's level courses. Educated a diverse group of students from 32 different countries. Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities. Planned lessons and worked with school administration to create an effective and culturally sensitive learning environment. Research Forum Coordinator, Migration and Intercultural Relations Forum University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway Organized, planned and coordinated eight international research forums. Introduced speakers and presented information on several subjects during the forums. Collaborated with professors and department heads to develop themes focusing on migration and intercultural relations. Camp Adventure Youth Services La Maddelana, Italy; Vicenza, Italy; Kitzingen, Germany Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities. Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities. Assisted and supervised 20 children through the entire school day. Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group. Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management. 02/2014 to current

03/2013 to 01/2014

01/2012 to 07/2012

10/2009 to 06/2012

06/2005 to 02/2006

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages TESOL International Association Cambridge English Teacher