1573 Kenora Street - Escondido, CA christinexbuchanan@gmail.

com 939-292-9185

E DUCATION
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagez Master of Arts, English Education California State University, East Bay Bachelor of Arts, International Studies Expected Graduation: December 2014 December 2012

E XPERIENCE
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagez Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagez January 2014 - Present January 2013 - Present
Tutor, Mayagez, Puerto Rico English composition tutor in the English Writing Center of UPRM. Assists students in editing and revising their writing for college courses. Instructor, Mayagez, Puerto Rico Classroom instructor of Intermediate English, teaching 26-30 young adults in English literature and composition. Duties include creating the syllabus, classroom activities, assignments, and course units in compliance with University standards and objectives.

Centro para el Acesso Universitario

January 2013 - Present

Tutor, Mayagez, Puerto Rico Performed an English review for the College Board English test. The CUA works with underprivileged high school students in Mayaguez by offering them special services for acceptance and good performance in college.

La Jolla YMCA

June 2013 August 2013

Lifeguard/Camp Counselor, La Jolla, California Supervised and led camp participants in programs such as arts and crafts and outdoor water excursions. Demonstrated maturity and responsibility by being a positive role model for the YMCA and campers alike. Attended all trainings and meetings required at the YMCA as well as a holder of lifeguard, first aid, and CPR training.

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagez

January 2013 - May 2013

Translator, Mayagez, Puerto Rico In collaboration with Ohio State Universitys Graduate Studies Department, duties include translating elementary math tutorials online into English.

Starbucks Coffee Company

October 2008 - July 2012

Shift Supervisor, Hayward, CA Provided excellent customer service and a quality experience to patrons by being considerate, genuine, involved, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Effectively communicated with both the team and manager to execute store operations during a scheduled shift. Contributed to a friendly and calm atmosphere by respecting all partners and patrons with honesty and integrity. Organized opening and closing duties by following Starbucks operational and procedure standards, especially regarding cash handling, security, and fairness to employees by delegating and managing fairly. Palomar Family YMCA August 2006 - January 2008 Child Care Supervisor, Escondido, CA Provided supervision to children ages 0-12 for patrons of the YMCA. Encouraged safety and excitement by playing games and other activities that enhanced a childs development with cognitive, sensory/motor, language and creativity skills.

S KILLS
Bi-lingual English and Spanish speaker. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Web searches, and social networking. Fair and egalitarian leader and motivator who emphasizes persistence and honesty. Dynamic, flexible, and self-motivated young woman and professional with a passion for learning, travel, languages, and humanity.

P ROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Presenter of Language and Identity Demonstration at the Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 2013. Tutored in the Barrio Dulces Labios of Mayagez, Puerto Rico, Fall 2012 Intern at the International Rescue Committee, San Diego. Worked with the MicroEnterprise Department, assisting clients and performing office duties. Studied abroad as an exchange student for Fall 2012, the last semester of my Bachelors degree. Tutor and mentor at Oakland International High School with the organization Refugee Transitions, Spring 2012. Model United Nations Far West Conference: Compiled research materials and prepared policy statements and resolutions for debate and decision in the MUNFW conference in April 2012. Recipient of the Slanczka Achievement for Diplomacy Award while representing the country of Nigeria in the International Maritime Organization of MUNFW 2012. WHAT I LOVE : Facilitating a passion and desire for learning in myself and others with a special interest in linguistics and pedagogy. New challenges and experiences excite me and encourage me to continue educating and giving back to the communities of the world.