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Aryanna Karoon

New York

Summary

Recent Parsons BFA graduate in Photography with a strong background in ESL education. I’ve worked primarily as an English tutor for Chinese students ages 6–10, leading engaging, personalized lessons that support language growth and confidence. My creative background helps me bring a visual and interactive approach to teaching. Experienced with creating customized lesson plans to meet individual student needs and enhance language acquisition.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language Tutor

The Independent Tutor Org
09.2024 - 05.2025

• Remote tutor sessions from New York City with students in Beijing

• Led 1-2 hour tutor sessions for children ages 6-10
• Instructed using various educational techniques for language learning
• Adapted lessons and instructions to individual student needs
• Incorporated creative tasks and games for improved engagement

Photography Assistant

The ODRE Group
08.2023 - 11.2023

• Equipment Management
• Technical troubleshooting
• Team Management and Communications
• Studio Lighting and Technician


Service Staff

LA CHÂTELAINE
08.2020 - 07.2023

• Front of House Management
• Customer Service
• Multi-Language Customer and Staff Communications
• Baking - Breads and Pastries
• Food Preparation
• Front of House Maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Parsons School of Design - The New School
New York, NY
05-2025

Skills

  • Creative Concept Design
  • Darkroom & Film Developing
  • Studio Lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop & Image Editing
  • Grammar Instruction & Vocabulary Building
  • Teaching Strategies & Creative Learning
  • Classroom & Behavior Management
  • ESL
  • Educational Technology

Languages

French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Farsi
Elementary

Interests

  • Travel
  • Arts & Music- I participate in photography and poetry
  • Outdoor Physical Activity
  • Baking and Cooking
  • Avid Reader
  • History and Philosophy

Timeline

English as a Second Language Tutor

The Independent Tutor Org
09.2024 - 05.2025

Photography Assistant

The ODRE Group
08.2023 - 11.2023

Service Staff

LA CHÂTELAINE
08.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Parsons School of Design - The New School