Grace Harrison

1645 E Hampton St. Tucson AZ 85719 (206)999-0094 graceharrison2@gmail.com EDUCATION MEd Teach Arizona University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ MA Latin American Studies University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Minor, Geography University of Washington, Seattle, WA Study Abroad: CIMAS (Quito, Ecuador) 2004/2005 Oxford TEFL Certification HONORS Peace Corps Fellowship Mary & Maude Miller Scholarship Foreign Language and Areas Studies Grant, Quichua language Tinker Field Research Grant, summer research May 2014 May 2014 March 2007

March 2011 2011-2014 May 2013 June-Aug. 2012 Ecuador, Aug. 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Arizona Spanish & Portuguese Tucson, AZ Basic Language Instructor Aug.2012-May 2013 Developed academic lessons to instruct basic Spanish language for over 100 University students Create curriculum utilizing a communicative, student centered approach Worked with students, staff and administration to ensure student success Literacy for Life Coalition Tucson, AZ Womens Literacy Network Instructor Aug. 2011-May 2012 Instructed GED tutoring techniques to 10 tutors Developed literacy orientations for 20 women; created curriculum, facilitated events Member of Sunnyside Neighborhood Literacy Council; planned community literacy events U.S. Peace Corps Response Arraijn, Panam High School Instructor/Teacher trainer Apr. 2011-Aug.2011 Instructed leadership and health education courses for 38 students at Malambo High school Trained co-workers in HIV/AIDS prevention to conduct regular courses Facilitated womens community-farm educational group ARC in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation ELLA and Spanish language computation Instructor Seattle, WA Dec. 2009-Mar. 2011 Grace Harrison - 1

Developed English language curriculum and taught weekly ESL courses Taught computer skills classes for over 20 seniors (language of facilitation: Spanish) Trained 32 volunteers in young adult development and group facilitation Managed instructors and independent artists; provided curriculum support and guidance Ecuador June 2007-Aug 2009

U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer Trainer

Instructed Spanish language competency and cross-cultural adaptation courses Developed nine week language and cross-cultural training for 23 Peace Corps volunteers Coordinated technical trips to visit Ecuadorian Youth Development Agencies; developed activity schedules, managed 23 volunteers U.S. Peace Corps Ecuador Youth Development Instructor June 2007-Aug. 2009 Taught HIV/AIDS prevention workshops for groups of 20-35 high school students Developed tutoring program for over 50 students in reading, math, science and writing Coordinated and taught workshops for national leadership conference for 55 young women Wrote successful $5,000 grant, contracted guest speakers, planned conference workshops Academic Tutoring Seattle, WA Spanish Language Tutor June 2006- Mar. 2007 Provided one on one Spanish language tutoring for University student Developed Spanish language tutoring techniques; student improved grade from a C to an A Demonstrated effective communication and support GEAR UP Seattle, WA Spanish Language College Readiness Mentor June 2004 Aug. 2005 Facilitated workshops for 16 teams of high school students in college application techniques Established supportive relationships with Spanish speaking students and encouraged higher education Educated students in campus services and programs Cotacachi Community School ESL instructor Developed ELLA curriculum and lesson plans Instructed ELLA classes for forty 5th and 6th grade students Cotacachi, Ecuador Mar. 2005- June 2005

Consulate of Mexico Seattle, WA Volunteer March 2004-June 2004 Contacted teachers and high school students to coordinate Mexico/US education exchange programs Provided cross cultural and translation support to consulate SPECIALIZED SKILLS & TRAININGS Training: City of Seattle Race and Social Justice Training Reporting, monitoring and evaluation

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Curriculum Design and Group Facilitation Languages: Spanish (superior level), Quichua (novice mid)

June 2007

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