Laura's CV
LAURA P. RODRIGUEZ
Burke, VA 22015 ? ------------ ? LauraR------------
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
? Georgetown University, December 2013 M.A. in Communication, Culture & Technology - Focus on cultural & habit-forming impacts of technology
? College of William & Mary, May 2009 B.A. in Sociology and Hispanic Studies - Concentration in culturally defining personal experiences
SPECIAL SKILLS
Spanish & English (Native-Fluent): reading, writing, & speaking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Spanish Tutor, DC & VA Oct 2018 - Present
Provide additional support to students (high school & adult) outside of the classroom, working towards deeper comprehension & confidence with written and verbal skills
Immersive Spanish Tutor, Online June 2018 - Dec 2018
Converse fluently in Spanish during fifteen-minute phone calls with students, having them practice new verb tenses and phrase constructions while increasing their comfort level with oral/aural skills
Children’s Party Performer, Alexandria, VA May 2017 - Present
Princess Parties of DC
Provide entertainment for children at private and public events as a costume princess or face-painter. Working alone with groups of up to 25-30 children; singing, teaching dance, doing arts & crafts, reading, and more.
Assistant Instructor, Alexandria, VA July 2015 - Aug 2018
Capitol Martial Arts Academy
Support instructors in the execution of martial arts classes, working with individuals & groups of up to 25 students (ages 4-13), increasing fitness levels, cultivating proper technique, developing focus, and maintaining a creative, challenging, & productive atmosphere through positive reinforcement
Adult Continuing Education Instructor, Bogota, Colombia March 2010 - Dec 2010
Furatena Language Services
Taught English to financial professionals seeking to study in Europe using a fully immersive method, seeking to speedily improve communication skills & language mastery
Provided test preparation for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), focusing on reading comprehension, writing clarity, listening comprehension, and verbal communication
High School English Teacher, Bogota, Colombia Jan 2010 - June 2010
TyT: Teaching & Tutoring College of Colombia
English instruction for high school students of varying degrees of English skill & comprehension, Grades 8-11, Ages 13-17
Level 1 English Teacher, Falls Church, VA Summer 2007, 2008
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Taught basic English to recent immigrant adults from a wide array of cultural backgrounds with the goal of moving from a base of zero English to basic reading, writing & conversational skills
LAURA P. RODRIGUEZ
Burke, VA 22015 ? ------------ ? LauraR------------
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
? Georgetown University, December 2013 M.A. in Communication, Culture & Technology - Focus on cultural & habit-forming impacts of technology
? College of William & Mary, May 2009 B.A. in Sociology and Hispanic Studies - Concentration in culturally defining personal experiences
SPECIAL SKILLS
Spanish & English (Native-Fluent): reading, writing, & speaking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Spanish Tutor, DC & VA Oct 2018 - Present
Provide additional support to students (high school & adult) outside of the classroom, working towards deeper comprehension & confidence with written and verbal skills
Immersive Spanish Tutor, Online June 2018 - Dec 2018
Converse fluently in Spanish during fifteen-minute phone calls with students, having them practice new verb tenses and phrase constructions while increasing their comfort level with oral/aural skills
Children’s Party Performer, Alexandria, VA May 2017 - Present
Princess Parties of DC
Provide entertainment for children at private and public events as a costume princess or face-painter. Working alone with groups of up to 25-30 children; singing, teaching dance, doing arts & crafts, reading, and more.
Assistant Instructor, Alexandria, VA July 2015 - Aug 2018
Capitol Martial Arts Academy
Support instructors in the execution of martial arts classes, working with individuals & groups of up to 25 students (ages 4-13), increasing fitness levels, cultivating proper technique, developing focus, and maintaining a creative, challenging, & productive atmosphere through positive reinforcement
Adult Continuing Education Instructor, Bogota, Colombia March 2010 - Dec 2010
Furatena Language Services
Taught English to financial professionals seeking to study in Europe using a fully immersive method, seeking to speedily improve communication skills & language mastery
Provided test preparation for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), focusing on reading comprehension, writing clarity, listening comprehension, and verbal communication
High School English Teacher, Bogota, Colombia Jan 2010 - June 2010
TyT: Teaching & Tutoring College of Colombia
English instruction for high school students of varying degrees of English skill & comprehension, Grades 8-11, Ages 13-17
Level 1 English Teacher, Falls Church, VA Summer 2007, 2008
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Taught basic English to recent immigrant adults from a wide array of cultural backgrounds with the goal of moving from a base of zero English to basic reading, writing & conversational skills