Taivan Orton
Meridian,ID
Summary
Driven National Security student with Russian, Portuguese, Spanish proficiency, analytical skills, and a strong commitment to serving the nation. Adaptable and mission-driven, with experience in fast-paced, cross-cultural environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economic Empowerment Instructor
International Rescue Committee
Boise, ID
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Designed and implemented an original curriculum for ESL, job readiness, and financial literacy programs, tailored to refugee needs.
- Collaborated in a fast-paced team to deliver high-quality education and support services.
- Created an original curriculum to teach new refugees essential skills about job readiness and financial capability.
- Taught over one hundred clients within the classroom and exceeded employer expectations.
Economic Empowerment Intern
International Rescue Committee
Boise, ID
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Analyzed and consulted with refugee clients about their personal financial budgets and self-sufficiency status.
- Tracked vital information relating to client finances and arranged in-person meetings.
- Worked in a high-demand environment with a variety of international clients and coworkers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - National Security
Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah12-2027
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Meridian, ID06.2021
Undergraduate - Psychology with emphasis on Political Science
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, IdahoSkills
- Communication and coordination
- Fluent in Portuguese and intermediate in Spanish
- CPR, AED, and First-aid certified through RedCross
- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Curriculum development expertise
Education
true
Affiliations
- White belt in Jiu-Jitsu
- Current ROTC member
- Responsible Firearm owner
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Portuguese
Full Professional
Russian
Elementary
Certification
- CPR, AED, and Firstaid certified through Red Cross
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Economic Empowerment Instructor
International Rescue Committee
06.2024 - 02.2025
Economic Empowerment Intern
International Rescue Committee
10.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - National Security
Utah Valley University
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Undergraduate - Psychology with emphasis on Political Science
Brigham Young University-Idaho
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