Alison Ewoldt
Summary
I'm an experienced professional making a career shift into city planning. I'm a fast and enthusiastic learner with countless transferrable skills from a unique employment background. I possess extensive experience in strategic planning and customer service. I have excelled in every employment position I've held, earning multiple promotions and certifications, and impressing superiors with my knowledge, skills, and work ethic. I'm able to produce work of the highest quality in a variety of fields and am an asset to any team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Incheon Department of Education
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Educated 400 South Korean students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Cooperated, communicated, and successfully co-taught with, various teachers on a daily basis while managing language barriers and cultural differences.
- Used Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, other computer software programs, and office equipment to design and prepare lesson materials.
- Utilized a variety of written, verbal and visual communication techniques to effectively teach beginner level students in an immersive English environment.
- Managed and taught four different curriculums simultaneously and developed detailed daily lesson plans to work toward students' long-range English proficiency goals.
- Took initiative to expand on existing course outlines by creating engaging activities and integrating new instruction techniques to improve student outcomes.
Freestyle Snowboard Coach
Woodward Copper
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided freestyle specific snowboard instruction to summer camp attendees, working with clients to set goals, plan progressions, and develop skills during week-long sessions.
- Collaborated with co-workers and implemented innovative strategies to help clients reach their goals.
- Developed and maintained a network of industry professionals to serve as further resources for clients.
- Used discretion to safely instruct students in a high risk environment.
Snowboard Instructor
Keystone Ski Resort
11.2016 - 04.2022
- Provided snowboard instruction to guests of all ages and ability levels, tailoring teaching methods to meet specific needs and goals.
- Collaborated with co-workers on a daily basis to ensure the best possible experience for all clients.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing instruction.
- Regularly attended voluntary training sessions to improve knowledge and skills.
- Earned six nationally recognized certifications in snowboard instruction.
Trip Leader
American Adventures
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Led 26 small group, multi-week tours across the United States.
- Managed a wide variety of different tasks related to trip planning, creating itineraries, organizing logistics, budgeting, safety, and customer service.
- Diligently worked to ensure all details of the tour experience met client expectations.
- Handled conflicts and complaints from clients, and built positive relationships with people from a wide array of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Researched and presented information about destinations throughout the country.
- Prepared and submitted comprehensive reports for each completed tour.
Naturalist / Senior Naturalist
YMCA Camp Mason
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Facilitated outdoor and adventure education programming to visiting groups and clients.
- Met with group representatives to discus goals, listen to feedback, and record areas of improvement for return visits.
- Researched, developed and presented new curriculum.
- Managed other staff and assisted in training new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Film Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USASkills
- Strong Work Ethic and Self-Motivation
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Organization and Time Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Creativity
- Foreign Language Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity and Cross-Cultural Communication
- Curious, Life-Long Learner
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Naturalist to Senior Naturalist.
- Promoted from Trip Leader to Senior Trip Leader.
- Designed a new tour itinerary that was chosen as a Top 3 finalist in a company-wide competition.
- Accepted into South Korean Government program for Native English Speaking Teachers
Certification
Working toward GIS Certification
First Aid & CPR
American Association of Snowboard Instructors:
- Snowboard Instructor Level 3
- Children's Specialist Level 2
- Freestyle Specialist Level 1
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Korean
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Incheon Department of Education
08.2022 - 09.2025
Freestyle Snowboard Coach
Woodward Copper
06.2021 - 08.2022
Snowboard Instructor
Keystone Ski Resort
11.2016 - 04.2022
Trip Leader
American Adventures
06.2016 - 10.2019
Naturalist / Senior Naturalist
YMCA Camp Mason
08.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Film Studies
University of Pittsburgh