A bit about me
Female | | from: United States of America
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Beth Carlson
www.orchidenglish.com ◆ english.orchid@yahoo.com
◆Education/Awards:
Fulbright Scholar: July 2008 - July 2009.
Location – Jinan Jeil High School, South Korea.
I taught high school English, lived with a Korean host family, and obtained Korean language skills.
B.A. English-Writing, minor in Teaching ESL.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA. GPA 3.9.
I graduated summa cum laude in May 2008.
National Undergraduate Literature Conference: Paper presentation, April 2007.
Location – Weber State University, Ogden, UT.
Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference: Scientific research presentation, April 2005.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
Writing award recipient: May 2005 and May 2007.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
I received awards for essay and creative nonfiction writing.
◆Relevant Experience
Legal Assistant: February 2010 – Present.
Location – Aklestad Law Office, Shelby, MT.
I work as a legal assistant writing briefs and court documents.
Poetry Editor: Script, February - May 2008.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
I was the lead poetry editor for the university’s literary magazine.
Writing Consultant: September 2005 – May 2008, academic years.
Location - Whitworth University Writing Center, Spokane, WA.
I performed collaborative editing and essay development for graduate and undergraduate students.
English Language Instructor: January 2007.
Location - Bangkok, Thailand.
I taught English in a private girls school in Thailand.
Private Tutor: September 2002 – June 2004.
Location - Olympia, Washington.
I tutored middle school students with learning disabilities in English, social studies, and critical thinking.
◆ Other Experience
Film Intern: October – December 2007.
Location - North-by-Northwest Productions, Spokane, WA.
I assisted in the development and production of a documentary film.
Farm Employee: Summers 2004, 2005, 2007, and September – December 2009.
Location - Summit Enterprises, Cut Bank, MT.
I worked during the growing season as an equipment and irrigation system operator. During the winter I worked in business development and grant writing.
Information Desk Manager: August 2005 – May 2007.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
I managed the university’s reception desk and student union building as well as facilitating programs for students, parents, and alumni.
Receptionist/Housekeeper: Summer 2006.
Location - The Marina Inn, Anacortes, WA.
I operated the front desk and cleaned rooms for a busy hotel.
Food Server: January – May 2005.
Location - Sodexho Food Services, Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
Volunteer: February – May 2004.
Location - Mercy Ships International, Sierra Leone, West Africa.
I volunteered as a housekeeper for three months on a hospital ship providing free surgeries to disadvantaged individuals.
◆ Publications:
Poetry: Ruah, Ruminate, Script, and Time of Singing.
◆ Skills:
My strengths are in editing, proofreading, and clear communication with clients. I specialize in assisting English language learners, creative writers, and law school students.
www.orchidenglish.com ◆ english.orchid@yahoo.com
◆Education/Awards:
Fulbright Scholar: July 2008 - July 2009.
Location – Jinan Jeil High School, South Korea.
I taught high school English, lived with a Korean host family, and obtained Korean language skills.
B.A. English-Writing, minor in Teaching ESL.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA. GPA 3.9.
I graduated summa cum laude in May 2008.
National Undergraduate Literature Conference: Paper presentation, April 2007.
Location – Weber State University, Ogden, UT.
Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference: Scientific research presentation, April 2005.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
Writing award recipient: May 2005 and May 2007.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
I received awards for essay and creative nonfiction writing.
◆Relevant Experience
Legal Assistant: February 2010 – Present.
Location – Aklestad Law Office, Shelby, MT.
I work as a legal assistant writing briefs and court documents.
Poetry Editor: Script, February - May 2008.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
I was the lead poetry editor for the university’s literary magazine.
Writing Consultant: September 2005 – May 2008, academic years.
Location - Whitworth University Writing Center, Spokane, WA.
I performed collaborative editing and essay development for graduate and undergraduate students.
English Language Instructor: January 2007.
Location - Bangkok, Thailand.
I taught English in a private girls school in Thailand.
Private Tutor: September 2002 – June 2004.
Location - Olympia, Washington.
I tutored middle school students with learning disabilities in English, social studies, and critical thinking.
◆ Other Experience
Film Intern: October – December 2007.
Location - North-by-Northwest Productions, Spokane, WA.
I assisted in the development and production of a documentary film.
Farm Employee: Summers 2004, 2005, 2007, and September – December 2009.
Location - Summit Enterprises, Cut Bank, MT.
I worked during the growing season as an equipment and irrigation system operator. During the winter I worked in business development and grant writing.
Information Desk Manager: August 2005 – May 2007.
Location - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
I managed the university’s reception desk and student union building as well as facilitating programs for students, parents, and alumni.
Receptionist/Housekeeper: Summer 2006.
Location - The Marina Inn, Anacortes, WA.
I operated the front desk and cleaned rooms for a busy hotel.
Food Server: January – May 2005.
Location - Sodexho Food Services, Whitworth University, Spokane, WA.
Volunteer: February – May 2004.
Location - Mercy Ships International, Sierra Leone, West Africa.
I volunteered as a housekeeper for three months on a hospital ship providing free surgeries to disadvantaged individuals.
◆ Publications:
Poetry: Ruah, Ruminate, Script, and Time of Singing.
◆ Skills:
My strengths are in editing, proofreading, and clear communication with clients. I specialize in assisting English language learners, creative writers, and law school students.
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