Bryan Retallick
CHAMPAIGN,Illinois
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a degree in Linguistics. Adept at prepping resources, equipment and materials for research. Specializes in linguistic research, and sociolinguistics, and passionate about diplomacy, international relations, and learning languages with accuracy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and communicative skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Educational Psychology Lab
Champaign, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment, while interacting with and running participants.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding in psycholinguistics.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into eye tracking.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues
- Collected research data through experimentation.
Work Study Student
Sijal Institute Of Arabic Language And Culture
Amman, Jordan
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
- Collaborated with staff members to guarantee students received best possible final product.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement and retention.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media
Referee
Mahomet Parks And Rec
Mahomet, IL
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
- Coordinated with other referees to execute smooth and consistent games.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Made impartial and fair decisions to maintain trust and respect of players, coaches and fans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Linguistics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2023
Intermediate Low Language Proficiency - Arabic Language And Culture
Sijal Institute
Amman, Jordan08.2023
Intermediate High Spanish Proficiency - Spanish
EF International Language Campus - Spanish Courses
Tamarindo, Costa Rica07.2018
High School Diploma -
Mahomet Seymour High School
Mahomet, IL05.2018
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Community Engagement
- Event Planning
- Public Outreach
- Fundraising Coordination
- Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to resolve conflicts in professional manners
- Language Learning
Leadership
● Phi Kappa Psi Philanthropy Committee - Organized social events for over 200 people to raise money for charities including Boys and Girls club of America, Sierra Leone Rising foundation, and Booker T. Washington School. Handled funds raised by events to Sierra Leone Rising foundation.
Affiliations
- League of Linguists: Undergraduate RSO dedicated to stimulate social interaction and academic enrichment throughout the Department of Linguistics. Attended various academic and social events in order to promote the study of language as a science, a hobby, and an academic institution.
- Chess Club
Timeline
Work Study Student
Sijal Institute Of Arabic Language And Culture
06.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Educational Psychology Lab
01.2023 - Current
Referee
Mahomet Parks And Rec
02.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Linguistics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Intermediate Low Language Proficiency - Arabic Language And Culture
Sijal Institute
Intermediate High Spanish Proficiency - Spanish
EF International Language Campus - Spanish Courses
High School Diploma -
Mahomet Seymour High School