Emily Davis Reeves

100 Bull Dog Drive

Smyrna, Tennessee 37167
615-123-4567
123@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong analytical and communication skills, combined with the ability to quickly adapt to meet organizational
goals. Self-motivator and a detailed-oriented team player who values hard work above all. Motivated by
establishing and fostering relationships with individuals of all ages.

EDUCATION:
Master of Education, English as a Second Language, December 2018
Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, Tennessee
Concentration: English as a Second Language GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Secondary Education (T-4), May 2014
Berry College, Mt. Berry, Georgia
Major: Political Science Minor: Secondary Education GPA: 3.53
T-4 Political Science (6-12); English as a second language endorsement

ACADEMIC HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)
• Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society)
• Nellie J. Katelle Scholarship Recipient (Education Scholarship)
• Presidential Ambassador

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Rutherford County School System, Smyrna High School
Educator, English as a Second Language, Grades 9-12, 2014-present
Conducted lessons encompassing a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language learning:
Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.
• Created and implemented daily lessons for five different subjects
• Corresponded with coworkers on a daily basis to analyze the priorities and needs of the students
• Established relationships based on trust and confidentiality with students from diverse backgrounds
• Translated English/Spanish for students, parents, and administrators
• Assisted in the planning of special activities and trips for the students
• Administered and facilitated state testing requirements
• Coordinated TPRS practicums for Middle Tennessee State University graduate students
• Facilitated program visits for ESL departments from different counties in the state of Tennessee
• Visited parents at their homes during Teacher Conferences since they could not visit the school
• Attended and participated in professional development provided by the county and school
• Invested in the students personally and academically by going on home visits and attending
cultural events.

First United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Summer Associate Youth Director, Summer 2016
Assists in event planning, develops programming, and provides leadership to youth.
• Assisted in planning Road Trip, Disciple Now, and weekly events
• Developed lessons for Sunday school and Road Trip
• Organized and implemented a plan for social media to ensure reaching a broader platform of students.
• Collaborated with other staff members to carry out events
• Mentored youth by establishing bible studies
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Su Espacio Community Center, Atenas, Costa Rica

English Teacher Volunteer, June 2015
• Assisted in a local school in Costa Rica by helping teach and plan lessons
• Collaborated with teachers in English and Spanish to implement lesson plans
• Worked with students individually and in groups to advance their English language acquisition
• Stayed in a host home to experience true culture
• Studied Spanish in the local community center and completed 40 hours of professional development

Berry College English as a Second Language Program, Mount Berry, Georgia

English as a Second Language Teacher, August 2013-May 2014
• Planned lessons once a week to adult speakers of other languages.
• Co-taught lessons based on pedagogy, semantics, pragmatics, morphology, and phonology.
• Interacted with adults from different cultures.
• Facilitated group discussion on culture and current events within the United States.

Rutherford County School System, Smyrna, Tennessee

English as a Second Language Teacher, Summer 2013
• Planned lessons twice a week to kindergarten, first, second, and third graders.
• Interacted with students from different cultures.
• Taught one-on-one lessons as well as group lessons to students.
• Corresponded with other teachers to plan and implement lessons

QUALIFICATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Intermediate Spanish
• Professional Teacher’s License
• Member of TNTESOL
• Member of Professional Educators of Tennessee
 References for Emily D. Reeves

Mrs. Nona Hall

English as a Second Language Coordinator
Rutherford County Schools
2240 Southpark Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-5815 ext. 22148
halln@rcschools.net

Dr. Eliana Hirano

Professor of Applied Linguistics
Berry College
Office of Teacher Education
P.O. Box 49
Mount Berry, Georgia 30149
(706) 290-2641
ehirano@berry.edu

Dr. Chang Pu
Associate Professor, ESOL
Berry College
Office of Teacher Education
P.O. Box 5019
Mount Berry, Georgia 30149
(706) 238-7697
cpu@berry.edu