English Educator

Posted on: 2007-09-25

RACHEL PETERS 215 Lynn Road Brownsville, PA 15417 724-322-9138 [email protected] EDUCATION University of Pittsburgh 2000-2004 ・ College of Business Administration, Marketing Major ・ QPA: 3.81 Semester at Sea 1/2003-8/2003 ・ Studied cross-cultural and global issues while traveling around the world, stopping in 20 ports in 12 foreign countries WORK EXPERIENCE The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, Assistant Language Instructor 8/2004-8/2007 ・ Responsible for the English education of approximately 1600 Japanese students over 3 years ・ Cultivated internationalization at the grassroots level ・ Attained proficiency in Japanese ・ Adapted teaching style in order to effectively work with over 100 Japanese teachers ・ Presented at annual mid-year seminars and monthly meetings for Junior High and Elementary School teachers ・ Traveled independently and extensively throughout Southeast Asia, acquiring an intimate knowledge of Asian customs and cultural norms Institute for Shipboard Education, Semester at Sea Intern 5/2002-8/2004 ・ Completed an intern project that analyzed industry competition, marketing trends, ISE’s business and marketing strategies ・ Served as a receptionist, representing ISE while answering all inquiries College of Business Administration, Freshmen Team Leader 9/2002-12/2002 ・ Co-instructed an orientation class of 25 freshmen ・ Acted as a mentor for academic and extracurricular leadership ・ Served as an advocate for the interests, needs and rights of first-year students ACTIVITIES ・ AJET Peer Support Group, National Volunteer Coordinator ・ Adult English Conversation Volunteer Instructor ・ Student of Traditional Japanese dance, Nihon Buyo ・ Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society ・ Lambda Sigma Honor Society ・ National Society of Collegiate Scholars ・ Golden Key International Honor Society ・ Women in Business, Chief Financial Officer 2002, Vice-President 2003 ・ Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Vice President Fall 2001 pledge class AWARDS ・ CBA Class of 2004 Class Representative ・ Se Jong Tae Kwon Do Black Belt