KIERSTEN O'LEARY
KENNESAW, GEORGIA
[email protected]
EDUCATION
B.A., Second Language Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI. May, 2014
-Graduated Magma Cum Laude
-Certificate in French Language
-Minor in Political Science
-Focus on coursework in language teaching, intercultural communication, contemporary global politics
-Study Abroad
-Paris, France (Spring 2013)
-Florence, Italy (Fall 2011)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Mount Paran Christian School (Kennesaw, GA). September 2015-
Accepting substitute positions for primary, middle, and high school. Present
Diligently follow teacher’s plans, ensure safe and productive
classroom environment, provide constructive feedback upon
completion of assignment.
Nanny, Chancy family (Kennesaw, GA). August 2015-
Provide reliable childcare for child under one year old. Maintain Present
child’s daily and evening routine, engage child in educational and
creative situations. Also complete light housework and errands.
Office Assistant, Newark Properties (Newark, IL). April 2015-
Assisted owners in relocation and consolidation of multiple August 2015
businesses into central office space. Facilitated office space
renovation, coordinated complete file reorganization, responsible
for schedule keeping. Lead assistant in IRS audit document preparation.
Bartender, Roadhouse Bar and Grill (Yorkville, IL). April 2015-
Provided superb customer service to guests at new restaurant. August 2015
Regularly opened restaurant and acted as shift manager.
Responsible for opening shift duties such as dining room and bar
set up, property checks, money count, liquor inventory.
English Language Teacher, Rajprachasamasai School November 2014-
Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King April 2015
(Phrapradaeng, Thailand). Taught beginner English conversation
for grades P1-P6 (ages 6-12). Responsible for curriculum, lesson
plans, assessments, weekly school-wide English practice. Regular
campus involvement including Word of the Week, cultural presentations,
and gate duty. Lessons focused on daily conversation, self introductions,
and pronunciation.
Bartender/Server/Trainer, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. January 2010-
(Honolulu, HI). Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction in September 2014
fast-paced, tourist location. Regularly interacted with and assisted
foreign travelers. Trained and assessed new employees. Responsible
for opening and closing restaurant and bar.
Peer Tutor, University of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu, HI). September 2013-
Collaborated with other tutors to facilitate English pronunciation tutoring December 2013
for 8-10 English Language Learner (ELL) students. Focused lessons on
individual phonemes, connected speech, stress.
Server/Trainer/Host, Mimi's Cafe (Naperville, IL). Delivered excellent, reliable March 2008-
service to diners at high volume restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and August 2009
dinner. Was responsible for the education of new staff members as well
as consistently adopting leadership roles both during shifts and at off-site
company meetings. Was personally selected to represent restaurant at a
round table discussion with heads of company.
VOLUNTEERING
-Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach, Mount Paran Christian School Fall 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
-TEFL Certificate, American TESOL Institute, Bangkok, Thailand October 2014
SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS
-Chancellor's Scholarship, University of Hawaii at Manoa September 2009- May 2013
-Dean's List, University of Hawaii at Manoa 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
MEMBERSHIPS
-Phi Beta Kappa Society, Hawaii Chapter University of Hawaii at Manoa May 2014
-National Society of Collegiate Scholars May 2011
-Golden Key International Honor Society May 2011
-Shrimpossibles Volunteer Team October 2012- September 2014
SKILLS
Languages: English (native speaker), French (high-intermediate), Italian (beginner)
Computers: Comfortable with Mac and PC. Proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS
Excel, Weebly, Facebook
Operating Systems: very proficient with Aloha POS system, familiar with PRAAT
INTERESTS
Professional Interests: K-12 second language learning, individual differences,
integrating culture into language teaching, French-English translation
Personal Interests: Planning trips and traveling (I have visited 8 European countries, 3 Asian countries
and 44 US states), travel photography, hiking, yoga
REFERENCES
Available upon request
KENNESAW, GEORGIA
[email protected]
EDUCATION
B.A., Second Language Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI. May, 2014
-Graduated Magma Cum Laude
-Certificate in French Language
-Minor in Political Science
-Focus on coursework in language teaching, intercultural communication, contemporary global politics
-Study Abroad
-Paris, France (Spring 2013)
-Florence, Italy (Fall 2011)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Mount Paran Christian School (Kennesaw, GA). September 2015-
Accepting substitute positions for primary, middle, and high school. Present
Diligently follow teacher’s plans, ensure safe and productive
classroom environment, provide constructive feedback upon
completion of assignment.
Nanny, Chancy family (Kennesaw, GA). August 2015-
Provide reliable childcare for child under one year old. Maintain Present
child’s daily and evening routine, engage child in educational and
creative situations. Also complete light housework and errands.
Office Assistant, Newark Properties (Newark, IL). April 2015-
Assisted owners in relocation and consolidation of multiple August 2015
businesses into central office space. Facilitated office space
renovation, coordinated complete file reorganization, responsible
for schedule keeping. Lead assistant in IRS audit document preparation.
Bartender, Roadhouse Bar and Grill (Yorkville, IL). April 2015-
Provided superb customer service to guests at new restaurant. August 2015
Regularly opened restaurant and acted as shift manager.
Responsible for opening shift duties such as dining room and bar
set up, property checks, money count, liquor inventory.
English Language Teacher, Rajprachasamasai School November 2014-
Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King April 2015
(Phrapradaeng, Thailand). Taught beginner English conversation
for grades P1-P6 (ages 6-12). Responsible for curriculum, lesson
plans, assessments, weekly school-wide English practice. Regular
campus involvement including Word of the Week, cultural presentations,
and gate duty. Lessons focused on daily conversation, self introductions,
and pronunciation.
Bartender/Server/Trainer, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. January 2010-
(Honolulu, HI). Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction in September 2014
fast-paced, tourist location. Regularly interacted with and assisted
foreign travelers. Trained and assessed new employees. Responsible
for opening and closing restaurant and bar.
Peer Tutor, University of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu, HI). September 2013-
Collaborated with other tutors to facilitate English pronunciation tutoring December 2013
for 8-10 English Language Learner (ELL) students. Focused lessons on
individual phonemes, connected speech, stress.
Server/Trainer/Host, Mimi's Cafe (Naperville, IL). Delivered excellent, reliable March 2008-
service to diners at high volume restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and August 2009
dinner. Was responsible for the education of new staff members as well
as consistently adopting leadership roles both during shifts and at off-site
company meetings. Was personally selected to represent restaurant at a
round table discussion with heads of company.
VOLUNTEERING
-Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach, Mount Paran Christian School Fall 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
-TEFL Certificate, American TESOL Institute, Bangkok, Thailand October 2014
SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS
-Chancellor's Scholarship, University of Hawaii at Manoa September 2009- May 2013
-Dean's List, University of Hawaii at Manoa 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
MEMBERSHIPS
-Phi Beta Kappa Society, Hawaii Chapter University of Hawaii at Manoa May 2014
-National Society of Collegiate Scholars May 2011
-Golden Key International Honor Society May 2011
-Shrimpossibles Volunteer Team October 2012- September 2014
SKILLS
Languages: English (native speaker), French (high-intermediate), Italian (beginner)
Computers: Comfortable with Mac and PC. Proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS
Excel, Weebly, Facebook
Operating Systems: very proficient with Aloha POS system, familiar with PRAAT
INTERESTS
Professional Interests: K-12 second language learning, individual differences,
integrating culture into language teaching, French-English translation
Personal Interests: Planning trips and traveling (I have visited 8 European countries, 3 Asian countries
and 44 US states), travel photography, hiking, yoga
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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