Bri Verwers
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Objective
To teach English to a variety of students in ways they find engaging and useful in day-to-day life.
Work Experience
Sales Associate and Customer Service (04/08/2008 – Present)
Teacher Resource and Tradebooks departments as well as Customer Service and Textbooks.
Last Employer: University Book and Supply
Contact Person: Casie Bass or Angie Sorrell (319)266-7581
Responsibilities: Advise teachers as to what products best suit their needs, creation of product displays and signs, work closely with customers to meet their various needs, management of cash drawers, edit employee newsletter, write book reviews.
Accomplishments: I began as a cashier and worked my way up, first to the teacher resource department then textbooks and customer service because of my commitment and wide range of skills. I received an "I Care Award" for going above and beyond what was expected of me.
Teacher (07/13/2009 – 08/12/2011)
I taught English lessons to two classes of 10-11 year old Chinese students
Last Employer: City College of Dongguan University of Technology
Responsibilities: Create and teach lessons, aid in after school activities, supervise students on field trips.
Accomplishments: All of my students passed their final tests.
Education
Establishment: University of Northern Iowa: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Degree: History, B.A. Minor in Textiles and Apparel
Education Period: 08/25/2006 - 05/06/2011
Average Grade: 3.64
Details: I chose a degree in History because there are many different varieties of jobs available to someone with a history degree, including education.
Skills
Analytical thinking and problem solving Creativity, ability to plan relevant and interesting lessons Ability to listen and communicate well Patience and conflict resolution Tolerant and flexible to different situations
Computer Skills: I am proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. I am also familiar with Microsoft Excel.
Foreign Language Skills: I took four years of Spanish in high school, as well as a semester of French in college.
Additional Information
I spent time as an education major, both elementary and social studies for middle level and high school. I spent one semester shadowing a sixth grade English teacher, during which I interacted with students and taught a lesson.
Professional Membership: Green Project UNI: became a member in Fall of 2006, took on a secretarial leadership role in Fall 2007. UNI Textiles and Apparel Association, member 2010-2011
Study Abroad: Capstone in China teaching English, summer 2008.
Interests
I enjoy singing, alone or with groups. I am an avid fiction reader when I have the chance. I love travelling and learning about different cultures. I especially like to cook and sew, and find new ways to do both.