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Languages
Software
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Emily Ahlquist

Troy,MI

Summary

A versatile communicator with extensive experience tailoring information and presentations to meet customer needs. Resourceful problems solver with a track record for working with diverse populations to achieve success. Expert relationship-builder with a track record of listening and asking guiding questions that facilitate connection. Seeking a position as an academic advisor.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

EduStaff
09.2016 - Current

Implements instruction and training to a diverse of group of customers with varying levels of academic strengths. Creates over 100 instructional planning sessions from scratch that adhere to the organization’s language learning guidelines. Monitors over 60 members during unstructured community building time and connects stakeholders to clients. Trains new hires on learning systems and the organization’s culture.

  • Chosen to teach Spanish to meet organization's needs.
  • Selected to teach online with Ann Arbor Public Schools.
  • Hired as permanent building substitute.

Clerical Assistant

OpTech
03.2021 - 06.2021

Entered patient data for vaccine information and verified demographic information for over 500 patients. Provided quality assurance by verifying patient information on online healthcare systems. Worked on Reconciliation reports and buckets. Performed administrative tasks such as filing, making copies, greeting clients, and answering the phone.

  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Managed records and data transfer, ensuring traceability and improving operations through automated systems.

Spanish Teacher

Our Shepherd Lutheran School
09.2011 - 06.2012

Presented lively training sessions to over 20 customers 5 times a day on a daily basis while simultaneously adhering to a strict time frame. Created over 100 engaging training materials from scratch for customers to acquire Spanish. Utilized conflict management strategies during unstructured times. Coached young adults to identify goals. Maintained client records. Developed goals for clients that adhered to departmental benchmarks. Communicated with stakeholders in order to resolve conflict. Modified instruction to meet customer needs.

  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
  • Prepared students for standardized tests by providing targeted instruction on test-taking strategies and relevant content areas.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Some College (No Degree) - Spanish

Semester Abroad - St. Louis University
Madrid, Spain

Skills

  • Relationship Development

  • Collaborative Skills

  • Organizational Skills

  • Oral and Written Communication

  • Google Workspace

  • Time Management

  • Data Entry

  • Organizational abilities

  • Behavior Modeling

  • Academic Support

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Analytical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Completed extra training to further help students under care.
  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
  • Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Software

Microsoft Suite

Google Apps

Learning Management Systems

Certification

  • Customer Success Management Fundamentals-2022
  • Foundations of Project Management - 2022

Additional Information

Voters Not Politicians / 2017 Persuaded voters to sign a petition to create a non-partisan redistricting commission that would end gerrymandering in Michigan. Networked with various people and organizations to meet VNP’s goal of getting the proposition on the ballot.

Collected over 200 signatures.

Elementary School PTA / 2015-2016 Served as the Secretary and Party Chair. Took detailed meeting minutes for record keeping purposes. Problem solved with fellow association members and communicated concerns and updates with stakeholders once a month.

MOMS’ Club of Royal Oak / 2006-2007 Engaged with members of the community to recruit people to become members.

ROYSA / Spring 2011 Coached Youth 5/6 Soccer. Created drills for practice, delegated logistics and organized players play time during games.

Timeline

Clerical Assistant

OpTech
03.2021 - 06.2021

Substitute Teacher

EduStaff
09.2016 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Our Shepherd Lutheran School
09.2011 - 06.2012

Master of Arts - Education

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Western Michigan University

Some College (No Degree) - Spanish

Semester Abroad - St. Louis University
Emily Ahlquist