Thomas

Jessica J. Thomas [email protected]

EDUCATION Grove City College, Grove City, PA Bachelor of Arts: Spanish and K-12 Spanish Education, GPA: 3.75/4.0 Certification: Pennsylvania Instructional I, K-12 Spanish Universidad Adolfo Ibañéz, Viña del Mar, Chile Undergraduate Certification in Latin American Studies

May 2018

Fall 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE Universidad Nacional de Loja Oct 2018-June 2019 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, Ecuador  Teaching English Native Speaking classes for levels ranging from A2 to C2, CEFR  Engaging in cultural exchange through music classes with elementary students Mano en Mano Administrative Assistant Summer 2017, 2018  Coordinated daily logistics for Maine Migrant Education’s Blueberry Harvest School  Completed and reviewed summer staff hiring paperwork, assisted with payroll processes  Maintained student records and ensured that MEP service reporting procedures were followed Slippery Rock High School Spring 2018 Student Teacher, Spanish I, II, & III  Built student confidence in speaking a foreign language by lowering levels of language anxiety in the classroom  Cultivated an appreciation and understanding of culture and language  Incorporated multisensory, engaging learning activities into lessons INTERCULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Chile, Viña del Mar Study Abroad  Finished coursework for Certification in Latin American Studies  Collaborated with international classmates on various class projects Costa Rica, Carillos de Poás Service Trip  Created and implemented Vacation Bible School lesson plans  Interacted with community members to improve Spanish proficiency Spain, Tenerife Rotary Youth Exchange Student ACTIVITIES GCC Student Government Association Senior Senator of Academic Affairs Junior Senator of Communications and Marketing Sophomore Senator of Student Affairs Freshman Senator of Student Affairs  Coordinated with GCC Operations and faculty regarding student-led projects  Collaborated with fellow officers to plan and execute campus-wide events such as lectures or dances GCC Orchestra Concertmaster 3 semesters GCC String Quartet HONORS AND AWARDS Fulbright ETA Ecuador Finalist Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership Honorary – 3% of student body) Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language Honorary) Dean’s List

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June 2013

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2014 –2018 2015 – 2018

May 2018 September 2017 March 2016 2015 – 2018