1. Katlyn Beaton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katlyn-beaton-9141a870
katlynbeaton@gmail.com
Skills Bilingual (English, Spanish)
Leadership
Patient
Strong communication skills
(both written and verbal)
Analytical
Observant
Detail-oriented
Flexible and able to adapt to different
environments
Ability to work well independently
and with others
Strong work ethic & desire to succeed
Innovative
Education Master ofArts in Teaching, Marywood University, Scranton, PA December 2015
GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor ofArts in Spanish Language & Literature, Marywood University May 2014
GPA: 3.95, Summa Cum Laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Phi Sigma Iota
Awarded the Wanda Persichetti Medal for Excellence in Foreign Languages
Certificate ofSpanish Language Achievement, Institute ofSpanish Studies, Valencia,
Spain, January 2013 – August 2013
Studied Spanish abroad in Valencia, Spain and completed 15 credit hours in complete immersion
of the Spanish language.
High School Diploma, Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley, PA,June 2010
Graduated with highest honors.
Work
Experience
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (Lectora d’Angles) September 2016 – Present
Represent the United States as a cultural ambassador while living in Europe.
Teach the English language in the Centre de Formació Professional (Aixovall, Andorra)
in order to prepare more than 150 students for the national English exams and to provide
them with the essential linguistic skills to prepare for the professional phases of their
programs of study.
Direct conversation classes for the professors of la Universitat d’Andorra to enhance
their ability to teach core courses in English and to improve fluency.
Cultivate cultural understandings between the United States and Andorra.
Adjunct/Pro Rata Professor ofSpanish, Marywood University August 2014 – August 2016
Consistent course evaluation scores of 4.7 – 5.0.
Developed design of curriculum and assessment for hybrid medical Spanish course for
Pre-Physician Assistant students.
Developed and instructed lessons in beginner – intermediate Spanish for students at
different levels and stages of linguistic knowledge.
Adapted classroom instruction and assessment for courses of 6-30 students.
Modified lesson plans to accommodate students of different learning backgrounds,
diverse learning styles, and/or different cultures.
Established a positive rapport among students, staff, colleagues and Marywood
community.
Promoted student achievement on social media and webpage.
Collect data to observe and to monitor student achievement and progress.
2. Lead Cashier in American Eagle Outfitters August 2012 – August 2016
Assisted customers through the check-out process while ensuring the utmost customer
satisfaction.
Directed and observed the operations of up to 4 other cashiers at a time.
Translated for Spanish-speaking customers from English to Spanish.
Stocked, sized, and organized items as necessary.
Graduate Assistant for Web Development (Marywood) September 2014 – May 2015
Started and operated the Humans of Marywood social media page.
Photographed events on Marywood’s campus as needed.
Edited and updated web content for various departments.
Created and designed new webpages as needed.
Translated important documents and webpages from English to Spanish.
Volunteer
Experience
Translator for Medical Mission Trip – San Lucas, Guatemala March 2015
Translated from English to Spanish, Spanish to English for approximately 50 people
Researched and presented medical topics from English to Spanish
Assisted Pre-PA & Nutrition students with patient care by translating from English to
Spanish, Spanish to English.
Adopt-a-Family Project, Marywood University November 2014
Organized and collected necessary materials in order to assemble Thanksgiving
“baskets”.
Delivered baskets to families in need for 5 consecutive years.
Delivered all baskets that were directed to Spanish-speaking families.
Service Trip to El Arbolito, Ecuador w/ Marywood University March 2014
Taught mini English lessons to children in Ecuador.
Volunteered at the Damien House (a non-profit organization that provides support to
patients with Hansen’s disease) and assisted patients with bingo-playing and the making
of crafts.
Distributed school supplies to those children in need.
St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, Scranton, PA October 2013
Prepared and served food to more than 100 people in need in the Scranton area.
Cleaned up the kitchen and reset the dining room.
Service Trip to San Lucas, Guatemala w/ Marywood University May 2012
Helped plant trees in a forest reservation site.
Taught mini-lessons in English to underprivileged girls in a boarding school.
Constructed a rock wall with other students and locals.
Other
Experience
Translator for Nutritional Health Survey for Women March 2016
Collaborated with the Nutrition & Dietetics Department to provide a health survey to
women in Guatemala.
Researched appropriate medical terminology in both Spanish and Quechua in order to
provide the clearest translation.
Tutor, Marywood University August 2010 – December 2014
Offered individualized and group lessons in all levels of Spanish and Education.
Kept record of and monitored student progress and achievement.
Used various techniques to adapt lessons in order to support different learning styles and
needs.
Au Pair (Nanny), Valencia, Spain May-Aug. 2013 & May – Aug. 2014
Taught English to children from ages 3-10
Crafted individualized lesson plans for each child.
Engaged in cultural exchange.
Immersion Day Coordinator October 2012 – April 2015
3. Organized and operated the event for approximately 60-70 high school juniors and
seniors.
Oversaw and coordinated 10-15 foreign language activities.
Professional
Development
Co-Presenter at 2014 ACTFLConference – San Antonio, TX November 2014
Presented with two professors on the topic of cooperative learning with interdisciplinary
courses with travel components.
Handled and managed all technological aspects of presentation.
Collected, analyzed, and presented data collected from two international study-abroad
trips.
Co-Presenter at 2014 Phi Sigma Iota Conference – Meadville,PA April 2014
Researched Spanish & Latin American literature from the centuries XIV-XX.
Worked collaboratively with other students to create and deliver presentation.