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Erin W.
Private tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree – Spanish, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA May 2012 Minors: Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Psychology GPA: 3.87/4.0, Distinguished Alden Scholar (Dean’s List), Phi Beta Kappa 2008-2012 Study Abroad: Center for Cross-Cultural Studies - Seville, Spain Feb.-May 2011 • Studied Spanish grammar and literature; developed fluency as a speaker while immersed in Spanish culture Senior Thesis: • "Disfraces incómodos": un análisis comparativo de la posición social de la mujer española en el Franquismo y la Democracia, year long independent research, orally defended in Spanish
Experience
E.S.L. Teacher, The Oaxaca Learning Center, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2012-July 2012 • Developed lesson plans and taught two English as a Second Language classes a week to Oaxacan youth • Enhanced my skills as a translator by explaining English grammar in the Spanish language Spanish Tutor, Allegheny College Aug. 2011-May 2012 • Assisted peers in completing homework assignments and papers • Helped students develop an understanding of Spanish grammar, culture, and literature Teaching Assistant, Allegheny College Aug.-Dec. 2010, Jan. 2012-May 2012 • Cultivated lesson plans, graded homework, and taught one Spanish class a week Volunteer, Oaxaca Streetchildren Grassroots, Oaxaca, Mexico Sept. 2012 • Assist children in completing homework assignments, translate letters written to sponsors, and teach weekly E.S.L. classes E.S.L. Teacher, Center for Cross-Cultural Studies, Seville, Spain Feb.-May 2011 • Volunteered to assist Spanish speaking children in completing English homework assignments and aided them in facilitating conversation skills I recently moved to Los Angeles and am no longer working in education. I want to continue teaching and tutoring in my free time because it is an area I am passionate about, experienced in, and am able to use my creativity in order to make a true difference in peoples' lives.
Subject Expertise
AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, ESL/ELL, SAT Subject Test in Spanish, SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening, Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, TOEFL