Cody Steele

2730 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Apt. 41 Washington, DC 20016 Phone: 856-745-4131 E-Mail: cody.richard.steele@gmail.com

Education
American University, Washington DC: Current GPA: 3.38 August 2008-May 2012
Bachelors of the Arts in International Service with a focus on Latin American Studies, Development and a minor in Spanish Language. Core classes of interest: Education for International Development, Teaching Methodologies, Human Rights, and Psychology of Education. o Spring 2011: Intercultural Abroad Semester at Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago, Chile.

Work Experience
United Nations Development Programme: Teaching Intern
program

February 2011-July 2011

Teaching Assistant at the National High School of Santiago de Chile, through the UNDPs Ingles Abre Puertas Classroom aid and independent instructor to classes of 45+ Chilean boys, ages ranging from 13-18. In-class skills included: bilingual communication, classroom management, and patience with non-native English speakers. Outside responsibilities included: paper grading, assignment correcting, and lesson planning.

Private Childcare Provider and Domestic Assistant

kids, homework help, creative time management, and youth conflict mediation.

August 2010 - Present

Duties included transporting multiple children with varied schedules, cooking for groups, cleaning up after

GLBTA Resource Center: Safe Space Program Coordinator

August 2008 - Jan. 2010

Programming included material construction of individualized program binders, facilitation of faculty and students at American University, and education on issues of gender and sexuality on campus. Facilitating work shops required confident public speaking and an ability to teach and interact with different individuals comfort levels and willingness to participate.

Rotary Youth Leadership Academy: Support Counselor

camp of about 110 camp-goers.

August 2007- August 2008

Student Leader and counselor in charge of organizing and supporting twenty high school youth leaders in a

Focused on public speaking, workshop leadership, group motivation, and maintaining high levels of
participation from a diverse group of students.

Skills and Language Experience

Urban classroom management and youth conflict resolution. Bilingual working experience: academic, interpersonal and mediatory. Highly proficient in Spanish, both verbally and written; nearly fluent. Volunteer experience with International Bilingual Environmental NGOs Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Mac and PC systems, and Research Statistical software (SPSS). Six years of experience in the fine arts: painting, sculpture and amateur photography. Portfolio available. Experience in American Sign Language. Experience in Japanese.

Cody Steele
2730 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Apt. 41 Washington, DC 20016 Phone: 856-745-4131 E-Mail: cody.richard.steele@gmail.com