Bess Golkin
Arlington,VA
Summary
Energetic, committed and perceptive learner looking to leverage my education and experiences to work in the international education sphere. Drawing upon experience as a cross-cultural educator, social services provider and language learner, I seek a position that intersects the fields of cultural exchange, social justice and education. I completed my studies in three years and graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a 3.95 GPA in May 2023. Upon graduation, I was selected by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States for a Language Assistant position with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), teaching English to multiple grades at two primary schools in the Vendee region of northwest France for the 2023-24 school year.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant de Langue
TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM IN FRANCE (TAPIF)
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Followed requirements of the US French Embassy's TAPIF Handbook along with France Education International's Guide de L'Assistant de Langue
- Reported to two elementary schools each week
- Created enriching and interactive exercises for elementary-aged students to learn English as a foreign language
- Communicated with the entire faculty in French to coordinate lesson plans and structure in advance
- Adjusted lesson plans accordingly based on student level (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2) and age range of 3-10 years old
- Worked 12 hours per week (2 days) in accordance with the requirements of the Visa de Long Sejour
- Skills: English Translation
- Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Teaching English in France
- French Comprehension
Child Care Provider
JOVIE (formerly College Nannies and Sitters)
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Cared for children aged 1-10
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior
- Put children to bed and monitored nap times
- Communicated with parents in regard to their children and routines
- Worked 30-40 hours per week
Intern
TINY FEET EARLY INTERVENTION
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Shadowed Early Intervention specialist during home visits
- Observed family training and initial family visits with mentor
- Prepped activities for Family Training for entire staff at Tiny Feet
- Wrote Service Notes after visits for mentor
- Filed end of month binders and personnel records
- Observed 6 month Review to evaluate progress
- Helped mentor coordinate communications with family throughout shadow day
- Assisted mentor with necessary needs during Family Training sessions: retrieving items from car, helping entertain siblings and clean up after children
- Worked 11 hours per week in accordance with course schedule and internship requirements
Tutor
CLEMSON ATHLETICS ACADEMIC SERVICES
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Tutored athletes according to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) policies
- Helped students understand their learning methods
- Helped students organize their school work
- Helped students prepare materials for examinations
- Communicated with Athletic Academic Coordinators
- Coordinated make-up appointments with Athletic Academic Coordinators
- Worked 6 hours per week in accordance with course schedule
Nanny
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Cared for four siblings, aged 7 to 15, in their home
- Planned enriching activities to support emotional and physical well-being
- Coordinated with parents regarding schedules, meals and transportation needs
- Provided emotional support to children
- Managed household duties
- Accompanied family on travel
- Worked 50+ hours per week while living with the family
Scooper, Shift Lead
ICE CREAM JUBILEE
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Welcomed and served customers
- Prepared menu items
- Operated register
- Opened and closed store
- Attended regularly scheduled staff meetings
- Worked proactively with coworkers
- Managed the shift
- Supervised coworkers
- Counted and distributed the tips
- Offered suggestions to management
- Handled inventory and deposits
- Worked 16 hours per week
Tutor (French)
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported high school and college students in french instruction
- Applied my seven years of coursework and command of the language to supplement student's classroom learning
- Worked 2 hours per week
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Social Services
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2023
Skills
- Cross-cultural Education
- French comprehension and communication
- Organization Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Working With Children
- Project Coordination
- Meeting Support
- Administrative Support
Accomplishments
- Phi Beta Kappa Member (Spring 2023-present)
- President's List (4.0 GPA) (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023)
- Larson Krupka Endowed Scholarship for the College of Behavioral Health Sciences (Spring 2023)
- Human Subjects Protections Course (Curriculum Group) Group 1 Investigators Conducting Social and Behavioral Science Research (SBR) at Clemson University (Spring 2023)
- Alpha Kappa Delta: International Sociology Honors Society (Fall 2022)
- Diplômes de français professionnel Affaires B2 (Spring 2021)
Activities
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ambassador for Fraternity, Sorority Life (Fall 2022-Spring 2023)
- Delta Delta Delta Beta Theta Chapter (Fall 2021-Spring 2023)
- French Professional Society (Fall 2020-Spring 2023)
Volunteer Experience
- Small Group Leader for Delta Delta Delta, Fall 2022, Held weekly meeting for 5 new members Presented organization approved presentations Served as a mentor and role model for younger members
- Chapter Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Fall 2022, Co-facilitated a DEI presentation program with 250 people in attendance Organized DEI related events for the FSL DEI committee Educated other chapters on the topic of microaggressions
- Homecoming Float Help at Clemson University, Fall 2021-2022, Helped construct and collaborate on a homecoming float for Clemson's Annual Homecoming celebration Brought food and water to the partner organizations Committed 15 hours of time to decorating the float alongside the sisters of Delta Delta Delta
- St. Jude Letter Writing Campaign with Tri Delta, Fall 2021 and 2022, Fundraised for St. Jude by sending handwritten letters to friends and family Attended letter writing part to decorate and stamp our letters
Languages
French
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant de Langue
TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM IN FRANCE (TAPIF)
10.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
TINY FEET EARLY INTERVENTION
01.2023 - 04.2023
Child Care Provider
JOVIE (formerly College Nannies and Sitters)
12.2022 - 09.2023
Tutor
CLEMSON ATHLETICS ACADEMIC SERVICES
01.2022 - 12.2022
Nanny
05.2021 - 07.2022
Tutor (French)
05.2019 - 01.2021
Scooper, Shift Lead
ICE CREAM JUBILEE
03.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Social Services
Clemson University
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