REBECCA NOREEN

487 WATSON STREET  MONTEREY, CA 93940

520-370-2837
RNOREEN@EXCHANGE.MIIS.EDU

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, CA - Expected Graduation: May 2011
GPA: 3.4
B.A. in Journalism, Summa Cum Laude, 2007
University of Arizona (UA), Tucson, AZ
Minors: Business Management, Pre-Law
GPA: 3.94
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Monterey Institute of International Studies
English Preparation for Translation and Interpretation Masters Program
Teaching Assistant, 07/10 – 09/10
 Provided relevant, recent, and authentic materials for each day’s lesson
 Generated specific, balanced feedback for student debates to improve oral proficiency
and academic speaking skills
 Created online videos of student debates to allow for student review and reflection

Casa Esperanza – Boquete, Panama

A school for underprivileged children
Volunteer, Summer 2009
— Provided learning opportunities to indigenous children who could not attend public
school
— Created sensory activities to teach basic English and keep students engaged

Travis Heights Elementary – Austin, TX

Partners in Reading
Volunteer, Spring 2009
— Provided students with opportunities to practice reading in small groups to build student
self-esteem and confidence
— Used poetry and storytelling to improve reading comprehension and fluency

Salpointe Catholic High School – Tucson, AZ

Yearbook Teacher, 08/05 – 07/06
— Enhanced student access to various vocational opportunities by teaching skills in
writing journalistic copy
— Incorporated real-world activities in lessons to enhance intrinsic motivation
— Provided needs-based, specific, balanced feedback to students to improve their writing
— Created opportunities for students to take responsibility for the direction and progress of
the yearbook to build leadership skills and foster autonomy

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 Lineweaver Elementary School – Tucson, AZ
Afterschool Program
Tutor, Spring 2005
— Provided homework assistance to students with limited resources to improve their
understanding of class material and enhance their chance for success
— Developed relationships with students to create a positive, safe, and fun afterschool
environment

MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

Monterey Institute of International Studies

Fulbright English and Academic Preparation
Fulbright Activity Coordinator, 07/10 – 08/10
— Led and facilitated bi-weekly excursions (welcome reception, campus tours, trip
to San Francisco and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, local hikes, dinners in the community,
Beach BBQ, etc.) to encourage students to explore and assimilate with their new
environment
— Kept in communication with students from arrival to departure to ease their
adjustment to the United States, Monterey, and the Monterey Institute of International
Studies

Pure Austin Fitness – Austin, TX

Manager, 09/08 – 06/09
— Resolved conflict by diffusing tension, actively listening, and coaching to create a
welcoming, positive work environment
— Provided “above and beyond” customer service to retain members
— Continually solved problems to meet high standards for quality
— Created and designed visually appealing marketing materials to build
community within the club

UA’s Study Abroad and Student Exchange - Tucson, AZ

Exchange Coordinator, 07/07 - 08/08
Arizona Russian Abroad, Arizona in Paris, all exchanges in Canada, and the National Student Exchange
 Created promotional materials, websites and specialized emails, planned and attended
various campus events, held information sessions, and presented to large lecture halls to
increase program participation
 Recreated the infrastructure for the National Student Exchange at the UA to allow for
program growth
 Organized a pre-departure orientation for 150+ students to ease anxiety by providing
information and resources needed when living abroad
 Hosted functions and met with incoming students to help them transition more easily to
life at UA
 Evaluated student essays and rewarded $60,000 in scholarships to increase study abroad
opportunities

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPEREINCE

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 Casa Hogar Trisker, Summer 2009
An orphanage in Panama
 Cared for children ranging from 5 months old to 14 years old

Tandem Student Buddy, 2006 – 2007

A Buddy Program for Exchange Students
 Met with an incoming, international exchange student to help them adjust to life in the
United States, Tucson, and the University of Arizona

SKILLS
 Intermediate Spanish
 Experience with Computer Assisted Language Learning

HONORS AND AWARDS

Monterey Institute of International Studies Merit Scholarship, Writer for the Online News Association’s Best
Student Publication of 2007, Dean’s List: 2003-2007, UA Achievement Award, UA Spirit of Discovery Award,
Certificate of Merit in Journalism, James Edward Duncan Journalism Scholarship, Robert C. Byrd Honors
Scholarship, Department of Journalism Border Beat Award for Outstanding Contributions

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