Emma Sullivan
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful TEFL-certified teacher with experience living and working abroad. Strong work ethic, cultural awareness, adaptability, and interpersonal communication skills. Adept in lesson planning and classroom leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEFL Teacher
Maximo Nivel
La Antigua, Guatemala
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Designed and delivered engaging lesson plans focused on grammar development, speaking fluency, listening comprehension, and functional communication.
- Adapted materials to meet students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds, encouraged active participation, and fostered a supportive classroom environment.
- Assessed and graded multiple quizzes and exams, many focusing on grammar, writing and speaking.
Biological Intern
Wildsun Recue Center
Cabuya, Costa Rica
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Observed and conducted continuous focal sampling, using Excel, on Howler monkey troop awaiting release
- Led shifts, trained incoming volunteers, managed volunteer placement
- Attended to animals in the ICU
- Completed a scientific paper surrounding my research
Server
Bourbon Street
Wilmington, USA
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided excellent customer service
- Recruited and trained staff
- Contributed to teamwork and fostered relationships with coworkers
- Managed stress during high demand periods
Intern
Poplar Grove Plantation
Wilmington, USA
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Researched U.S. antebellum and Gullah Geechee history of Pender county
- Archaeological experience in digging, cataloging, and labeling discovered artifacts
- Networked between Poplar Grove and Anthropology department at UNCW
- Conducted research analysis essays
Volunteer
Refugee Support Services
Charlotte, NC
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Help refugees with English translation assistance on official government forms, medical questions, and bills.
- Assist with weekly food distribution
Volunteer
Faith Ministries Border mission
McAllen, USA
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked at a respite center at U.S. border serving meals, unloading trucks, handing out blankets, and distributing personal health products for asylum seekers.
Education
Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Maximo Nivel
Antigua, Guatemala02.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2024
Study abroad - Marketing, culture and language learning
Universidad De Valencia
Valencia, Spain06.2023
Associates Degree - Arts and Sciences
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington12.2022
High School Diploma -
Charlotte Catholic High School
Charlotte, NC06.2020
Skills
- Proficient in stress management techniques
- Lesson planning
- Teamwork skills
- Highly motivated
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Leadership and training skills
- Research and writing skills
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Dean's List for the entirety of my University studies
- Member of the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honors Society
- Graduated Cum Laude for my Bachelors degree
- Obtained a TEFL certification in Guatemala
- Have completed two internships and written essays dedicated towards historical and biological studies
Certification
- Certified TEFL instructor, Maximo Nivel - [February 2025]
- 150 hour TEFL certificate
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
TEFL Teacher
Maximo Nivel
08.2025 - 02.2026
Biological Intern
Wildsun Recue Center
07.2024 - 10.2024
Intern
Poplar Grove Plantation
12.2022 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Faith Ministries Border mission
05.2022 - 06.2022
Server
Bourbon Street
07.2021 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Refugee Support Services
11.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Study abroad - Marketing, culture and language learning
Universidad De Valencia
Associates Degree - Arts and Sciences
Cape Fear Community College
High School Diploma -
Charlotte Catholic High School
Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Maximo Nivel