Rebecca Childress

(954) 254-6745 Rebecca.Childress5@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Masters of Science, Linguistics
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
GPA: 3.89/4.0
Bachelors of Arts Linguistics, Spanish
University of Florida, Honors College, Gainesville, FL
Magna Cum Laude; GPA: 3.92/4.0
Thesis: Do you even lift bro?: An Analysis of the Construction of Male Gender in the Gym

May 2016
May 2014

EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Georgetown University
March 2015-Present
Washington, D.C.
Enters language data into the Lachixio-Zapotec-Spanish dictionary database
Virtual Student Foreign Service eIntern, State Department
September 2014-Present
Washington, D.C.
Transcribes a variety of videos for dissemination among State Department employees and foreign citizens
Collaborates with other interns and supervisors to improve the transcription process
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Calypso Cove
May 2010-August 2014
Margate, Florida
Prevented and responded to medical emergencies through proper enforcement of aquatic safety
Instructed over two hundred children in basic swimming techniques
Resident Assistant, Housing and Residence Life Education, University of Florida
August 2011-May 2014
Gainesville, FL
Fostered a positive and safe community for over 200 students through programming designed to connect residents with the University
Implemented crisis protocol while managing physical, medical, and emotional emergencies, gaining interpersonal skills
Group Fitness Instructor, RecSports, University of Florida
August 2013-May 2014
Gainesville, Florida
Developed effective workouts for three different class structures every week
Explained, demonstrated, and corrected form of 25+ participants in a group environment
INVOLVEMENT
Columnist, The Hoya
Washington, D.C.
Create and develop column in Georgetowns campus newspaper
Write 600-800 word articles biweekly, depicting the point of view of a graduate student
Conversation Partner, English Learning Institute
Gainesville, FL
Met with Arabic graduate student one hour a week to practice conversation skills
Designed speaking prompts and analyzed spoken English
Leadership Development Program, Anthem Community Church
Gainesville, FL
Created and led productions for 30-60 elementary-aged children weekly

Examined and discussed leadership qualities during weekly meetings

Participant, Gatorship, University of Florida Multi-Cultural and Diversity Affairs
Gainesville, FL
Selected to participate in a three day diversity retreat, enriching cultural and social justice knowledge
Developed collaboration skills by working with a diverse group of individuals
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS
Member, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Florida
Member, Phi Kappa Phi, University of Florida
Member, Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honors Society), University of Florida
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid/Lifeguarding/Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Certificate, ACE Group Fitness Instructor
Certificate, Food Handling Training
Language: Proficient Spanish, Beginning Russian
Computer: Microsoft Office; R (Beginner), Python (Beginner); Java (Beginner)

January 2015-present

August 2012-May 2014

August 2013-May 2014

February 2013

February 2012
October 2012
October 2013