Dakota Tanner
Nashua,NH
Summary
An educational professional with proven background in teaching English as second language. Developed and implemented tailored lesson plans that significantly improved student language proficiency. Focused on team collaboration and adapting to changing educational needs, ensuring reliable and flexible support for colleagues and students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
Bridges: Domestic and Sexual Violence Support
04.2024 - Current
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Provided ongoing support to volunteers throughout their tenure, addressing any concerns or issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and commitment to the organization''s goals.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.
- Advocated for victims'' rights during court proceedings, ensuring that their voices were heard throughout the legal process.
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
Director of International Programs
Maximo Nivel
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Lead all international study abroad programs; over 700 international clients in
2023. - Manage client service, program organization, housing, and travel arrangements for program participants.
- Generated over $25,000 in local Spanish sales for 2023.
- Develop and maintain relationships with international and local partners to enhance program offerings and impact; 53 host families and 56 volunteer and internship project sites. Oversee team of 8 employees, providing leadership and guidance to achieve business objectives.
Field Manager
Maximo Nivel
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed Volunteer Abroad and International Internship programs across multiple locations.
- Provided in-country support, project organization, and client service to program participants.
- Conducted site assessments and developed relationships with project sites and host families to ensure quality program experiences.
ESL Instructor
Maximo Nivel
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Expanded students'' vocabulary knowledge through targeted activities, increasing their ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
Education
TEFL - 120 Hour Certification -
Maximo Nivel
Antigua, Guatemala10-2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Brookhaven Colelge
Farmers Branch, Texas12-2018
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- Fluent in Spanish
- Teaching strategies
- Cross-cultural communication
- Task-based learning
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Testing and grading
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
Bridges: Domestic and Sexual Violence Support
04.2024 - Current
Director of International Programs
Maximo Nivel
04.2023 - 04.2024
Field Manager
Maximo Nivel
12.2022 - 04.2023
ESL Instructor
Maximo Nivel
10.2021 - 12.2022
TEFL - 120 Hour Certification -
Maximo Nivel
Associate of Applied Science -
Brookhaven Colelge
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