Summary
Work History
Education
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Sydney Whitby

Sydney Whitby

Provo,UT

Summary

Based in anthropology, I offer a solid foundation in international development theory with a range of applied experiences across the globe in the fields of language acquisition, emergency humanitarian aid, and data collection & analysis. Apart from academics, I have been a self-starter in my own cultural education for the last 6 years building soft skills that include cross-cultural communication, travel and foreign residency planning and management, international project coordination, and informal ethnographic experiences.

Work History

Research Assistant

LDS Charities
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Interviewed over 25 employees/individuals employed by LDS Charities in Frankfurt and Turkey
  • Traveled to field operations to observe project planning and deal making
  • Published 100-page graduate level institutional ethnography breaking down faith-based development work in the European area

Co-Creator of “TaalCafe”

De Herberg
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Member of 5-student team; drafted and executed community outreach project, the Language Cafe for Arabic-speaking refugees (TaalCafé).
  • Collaboration included Utrecht Uni. Language department, local native Dutch speakers, cafe & restaurant "De Herberg," and local refugees (largely from Syria).
  • Tasks included developing materials relevant to the language needs of refugees, organizing volunteer shifts, and building relationships with sponsors.

English Teacher

GoldenEd Schools
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Developed lesson plans for ages 8-10 daily in the subjects of Science, History, Reading, and Writing.
  • Took on further responsibilities of classroom management during the city education strike of November 2019.
  • Lived and ate meals at the school and developed relationships with local staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Utrecht University
Netherlands
01.2024

High School Diploma -

Wasatch High School
01.2018

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Travel planning & Visa Application
  • Spanish language- Fluent
  • Dutch language- Level B2
  • TEFL certified

Timeline

Research Assistant

LDS Charities
01.2024 - 05.2024

Co-Creator of “TaalCafe”

De Herberg
01.2023 - 12.2023

English Teacher

GoldenEd Schools
09.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Utrecht University

High School Diploma -

Wasatch High School
Sydney Whitby