Danielle M. Percy is seeking a position as a Spanish instructor. She has a M.A. in Spanish Literature and Linguistics from Western Michigan University and has experience teaching various levels of Spanish courses as a teaching assistant. She has studied abroad in Spain and conducted research on Spanish intonation patterns. Her work experience includes positions in sales coordination, public relations, and food service management. She is fluent in Spanish and has a beginning proficiency in French.
1. Danielle M. Percy
Curriculum Vitae
7001 Ridge Blvd., Apt. 5E
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(231) 342-3137
Danielle.M.Percy@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2014 M.A., Spanish Literature and Linguistics
Department of Spanish
Western Michigan University
2011 B.A., Spanish and Environmental Studies
Department of Spanish; Department of Environmental Studies
Western Michigan University
2012 La Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain. Summer Study Abroad
2009 La Universidad de Burgos, Burgos, Spain. Semester Study Abroad
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD
2011- Teaching Assistant, Department of Spanish, WMU
2013 Independently taught various course levels of Spanish:
Beginning Spanish I (1 section of SPAN 1000)
Beginning Spanish II (4 sections of SPAN 1010)
Intermediate Spanish I (1 section of SPAN 2000)
Offered weekly tutoring sessions open to all WMU students
RESEARCH
2013 Pilot Study – Spanish Intonation
Investigated, collected and analyzed data on intonation patterns in declarative and imperative
sentences among native speakers of Spanish.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
2013- 2014 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
2. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2014 ISX World
New York, NY
Sales Coordinator
Organize tours and events for international students in the NYC area
Work closely with administration as well as clients to reach monthly goals
Maintain relationships with local and regional clients to ensure client satisfaction
2013- Northern Spy Records
2014 New York, NY
Junior Publicist
Assist with press pitches, album campaigns, tour marketing, brand management
Organize weekly press updates for artists and distributors
Maintain social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
2008 –2011 Burnham’s Dining Services, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Student Supervisor
Managed student workers in order to create an organized and positive work
environment
Assisted head management with managerial duties including monitoring student work
hours, hiring and firing, and assigning daily tasks to student workers
INTERNSHIPS
Nov. 2013 - Northern Spy Records
Feb. 2014 New York, NY
Assisted staff with daily functions
Documented press features for artists into spreadsheets
Updated social media accounts
VOLUNTEER WORK
2011 Allegan County United Way
Volunteer Medical Corps
Fennville, MI
Medical interpreter to uninsured, Spanish-speaking community members
2011 International Media Exchange
Kalamazoo, MI
Assisted primary instructor in conducting free Spanish classes for adults
2007- The Center for English Language and Culture for International Students
2008 Kalamazoo, MI
English conversation partner for two girls from Saudi Arabia.
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
3. Spanish (Near-Native competence)
French (Beginning-level competence)
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Spain Santander (July-August 2012)
Burgos (August-December 2009)
Australia Gold Coast (August 2012)
Sydney (August 2012)
Germany Freiburg (September 2009)
France Grenoble (September 2009)
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point
Google Analytics
Google Docs
REFERENCES
Holly Nibert Mariola Perez de la Cruz
Department of Spanish Department of Spanish
Western Michigan University Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave. 1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338 Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338
holly.nibert@wmich.edu mariola.perez@wmich.edu
(269) 387- 3012 (269) 387-3015
Irma Lopez
Department of Spanish
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338
irma.lopez@wmich.edu
(269) 387-3014