Name: Hannah
Teacher ID: 13926
Nationality: American
Have you lived or worked overseas before?: No

Available Date: 7th August 2023
Travel Plans: I am travelling alone
Location Preferences: No preference, City, Coastal

Highest Qualification: BA
Degree Subject: English
University / Institution: University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Grade:
Do you have a TEFL certificate: Yes
Details of TEFL certificate:

I currently hold two TEFL certificates through the internationally accredited agency, TEFL Fullcircle. I completed an 120-hour TEFL course in traditional classroom teaching, as well as a 40-hour TEFL certificate for virtual teaching.

Were you educated in your native country?: Yes
Education comments:

Job title: Federal Grant Writer
Employer: Colorado Department of Transportation
Date of employment: December 2021 to Current
Summary of role:

Produce internally, and supervise the external production, of grant proposals in pursuit of federal funding to design and construct transportation infrastructure statewide. My role oversees and approves every element of grant application production from writing project narratives, to detailing multi-million dollar budgets, to designing the graphic aesthetics of the grant application package. I have produced 32 applications on behalf of the Colorado Department of Transportation, and have been awarded over $174M in federal grant funding.

Job title: Director of Development
Employer: YESS Institute
Date of employment: September 2019 to December 2021
Summary of role:

I managed agency-wide development, fundraising, and marketing operations. My day-to-day responsibilities included applying for new and legacy grant opportunities, hiring and training new staff, managing individual donor relationships, organizing annual fundraising events, and designing and posting content for agency social media platforms.

Job title: Copy Editor & Instructional Designer
Employer: Beyond Campus Innovations
Date of employment: October 2020 to April 2021
Summary of role:

Copy edited, coded, and tested CSU Global online college instructional courses for content accuracy and technical functionality.

Job title: Children’s Department Lead
Employer: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Date of employment: September 2017 to September 2019
Summary of role:

Managed the children and teen departments of the Barnes & Noble – Thornton bookstore. Much of my day-to-day was engaging with young readers, connecting with them about their favorite topics and hobbies, and recommending new literature to keep them interested in reading.

Job title: Editorial Assistant
Employer: Dzanc Books
Date of employment: February 2017 to July 2019
Summary of role:

I assisted agency publishers with copy editing, content editing, proofreading, and summarizing manuscripts. I also supported the seasonal writing contests by reviewing and critiquing submissions.

Why do you want to teach overseas?:

With global economies and partnerships growing everyday, the rapidly increasing opportunities for travel and exploration, and the ever-advancing world of modern technology, human interaction is on an astronomical trajectory. Teaching abroad is a mutually rewarding experience that would allow me to both benefit from and contribute to this expansion in international social connection. To be able to immerse myself in new cultures and perspectives, while also providing practical, life-long skills back into the community, would be an honor, a privilege, and an adventure unlike anything else.

Why are you a suitable candidate for teaching overseas?:

My greatest assets as a candidate for teaching overseas is my personal passion for what I would be teaching, as well as the non-traditional skills that I bring from experiences outside of Western classroom teaching. I know from experience as a student myself that teachers with personal interest in a subject makes them a more engaged, attentive, and trustworthy instructor; I pride myself on bringing that personal passion, energetic enthusiasm, and bright humor to anywhere I work and live.
There is a great deal of nuance in language-learning that can be challenging for any student to recognize without expert guidance. For example, a letter to an international penpal and an e-mail to your boss are two subtly, but significantly, different texts, in terms of tone, syntax, and specific language. It can be difficult for language learners to grasp the technical and creative differences in any new language outside of their native one. My academic degree in creative writing, paired with my professional experience with technical writing in a myriad of environments, including corporate, government, and nonprofit, allows me to bring a suite of unique resources and teachings that extend beyond traditional classroom learning and provide my students with a more fluid and natural understanding of English for any occasion.

Additional information:

Name: Hannah
Teacher ID: 13926
Nationality: American
Have you lived or worked overseas before?: No

Available Date: 7th August 2023
Travel Plans: I am travelling alone
Location Preferences: No preference, City, Coastal

Highest Qualification: BA
Degree Subject: English
University / Institution: University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Grade:
Do you have a TEFL certificate: Yes
Details of TEFL certificate:

I currently hold two TEFL certificates through the internationally accredited agency, TEFL Fullcircle. I completed an 120-hour TEFL course in traditional classroom teaching, as well as a 40-hour TEFL certificate for virtual teaching.

Were you educated in your native country?: Yes
Education comments:

Job title: Federal Grant Writer
Employer: Colorado Department of Transportation
Date of employment: December 2021 to Current
Summary of role:

Produce internally, and supervise the external production, of grant proposals in pursuit of federal funding to design and construct transportation infrastructure statewide. My role oversees and approves every element of grant application production from writing project narratives, to detailing multi-million dollar budgets, to designing the graphic aesthetics of the grant application package. I have produced 32 applications on behalf of the Colorado Department of Transportation, and have been awarded over $174M in federal grant funding.

Job title: Director of Development
Employer: YESS Institute
Date of employment: September 2019 to December 2021
Summary of role:

I managed agency-wide development, fundraising, and marketing operations. My day-to-day responsibilities included applying for new and legacy grant opportunities, hiring and training new staff, managing individual donor relationships, organizing annual fundraising events, and designing and posting content for agency social media platforms.

Job title: Copy Editor & Instructional Designer
Employer: Beyond Campus Innovations
Date of employment: October 2020 to April 2021
Summary of role:

Copy edited, coded, and tested CSU Global online college instructional courses for content accuracy and technical functionality.

Job title: Children’s Department Lead
Employer: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Date of employment: September 2017 to September 2019
Summary of role:

Managed the children and teen departments of the Barnes & Noble – Thornton bookstore. Much of my day-to-day was engaging with young readers, connecting with them about their favorite topics and hobbies, and recommending new literature to keep them interested in reading.

Job title: Editorial Assistant
Employer: Dzanc Books
Date of employment: February 2017 to July 2019
Summary of role:

I assisted agency publishers with copy editing, content editing, proofreading, and summarizing manuscripts. I also supported the seasonal writing contests by reviewing and critiquing submissions.

Why do you want to teach overseas?:

With global economies and partnerships growing everyday, the rapidly increasing opportunities for travel and exploration, and the ever-advancing world of modern technology, human interaction is on an astronomical trajectory. Teaching abroad is a mutually rewarding experience that would allow me to both benefit from and contribute to this expansion in international social connection. To be able to immerse myself in new cultures and perspectives, while also providing practical, life-long skills back into the community, would be an honor, a privilege, and an adventure unlike anything else.

Why are you a suitable candidate for teaching overseas?:

My greatest assets as a candidate for teaching overseas is my personal passion for what I would be teaching, as well as the non-traditional skills that I bring from experiences outside of Western classroom teaching. I know from experience as a student myself that teachers with personal interest in a subject makes them a more engaged, attentive, and trustworthy instructor; I pride myself on bringing that personal passion, energetic enthusiasm, and bright humor to anywhere I work and live.
There is a great deal of nuance in language-learning that can be challenging for any student to recognize without expert guidance. For example, a letter to an international penpal and an e-mail to your boss are two subtly, but significantly, different texts, in terms of tone, syntax, and specific language. It can be difficult for language learners to grasp the technical and creative differences in any new language outside of their native one. My academic degree in creative writing, paired with my professional experience with technical writing in a myriad of environments, including corporate, government, and nonprofit, allows me to bring a suite of unique resources and teachings that extend beyond traditional classroom learning and provide my students with a more fluid and natural understanding of English for any occasion.

Additional information: