Crystal Jackson is seeking a position that utilizes her organizational, interpersonal, and assessment skills. She has a Bachelor's degree in International and Comparative Political Science from Appalachian State University and a Master's in International Studies from Concordia University Irvine. Her experience includes teaching English in China, volunteering internationally to assess community needs and assist students, and working in customer service roles. She has received academic honors and scholarships recognizing her leadership, diversity, and commitment to service. Professional references are provided.
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Reaching underrepresented student populations in education abroad is something most universities strive for, but can find difficult to execute in practice. During this session, presenters – who represent the 11th most ethnically diverse university in the U.S. – will help you identify new and creative outlets for outreach to underrepresented populations at your institution. We'll also explore how to foster connections with key departments and identify study abroad program types that draw diverse student participants in the hopes of empowering underrepresented students to overcome actual and perceived barriers to study abroad.
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Religion can be a sensitive topic in study abroad when working with students and advisors from different cultures. During this session, you'll learn how to best support students to practice their religions abroad and to help them manage how they will be perceived in different cultures. Participants will also gain an understanding of faculty-led program design and the importance of sensitivity to students and faith systems. Finally, we'll identify advising models that can help students explore their value systems and empower their sense of faith by looking at host cultures, including Ghana, Italy, Japan, and Spain.
Getting Real with Diversity Outreach: A Practical Toolkit for Promoting Study...CIEE
Reaching underrepresented student populations in education abroad is something most universities strive for, but can find difficult to execute in practice. During this session, presenters – who represent the 11th most ethnically diverse university in the U.S. – will help you identify new and creative outlets for outreach to underrepresented populations at your institution. We'll also explore how to foster connections with key departments and identify study abroad program types that draw diverse student participants in the hopes of empowering underrepresented students to overcome actual and perceived barriers to study abroad.
Between a Religious Rock and a Hard Study Abroad Place: Supporting Students o...CIEE
Religion can be a sensitive topic in study abroad when working with students and advisors from different cultures. During this session, you'll learn how to best support students to practice their religions abroad and to help them manage how they will be perceived in different cultures. Participants will also gain an understanding of faculty-led program design and the importance of sensitivity to students and faith systems. Finally, we'll identify advising models that can help students explore their value systems and empower their sense of faith by looking at host cultures, including Ghana, Italy, Japan, and Spain.
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Crystal Jackson
1710 Woodbine Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 4787315500 Email: jacksoncd152@gmail.com
Objective:
To obtain a quality position with your organization where I can illustrate my organizational, interpersonal, and
assessment skills
Education:
• Appalachian State University
Bachelor’s Degree of International and Comparative Political Science
• Concordia University Irvine GPA 3.6
Master’s in international Studies, International Development
- One-year emersion in rural Chenggong, Kunming, China teaching, living, working and studying
towards degree with rigorous online coursework an thesis writing course for completion
Skills:
Microsoft Office XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Mac OS X
Intercultural communication International relations Customer Service
TESOL certified Lesson Planning Classroom Management
Adaptable Multi-tasked
Related Experience:
International Justice Mission
- Served as a member by raising awareness of oppressed victims around the world
People to People Student Ambassador
- Served as an ambassador abroad in Japan
o Learned about different cultures, engaged in activities that contributed to educational growth,
and met and lived with local citizens
CWEF (Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation)
- Volunteer in Zhangyi, Yunnan, China
- Served the village of Zhangyi by assessing their needs in their community
EGBOK
- Volunteer in Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Assisted students in their ability to learn hospitality to enhance their job outlook
Accomplishments:
Diversity Scholar
- Received scholarship based on demonstrated commitment to diversity
o Scholar monthly meetings to enhance educational growth, community service, and university
service
Nomination to become a Student Ambassador on the campus of the University
- Nominated by an English professor based on class performance and leadership ability
ASU Dean’s List
Excellent Academic Standing, CUI
TESOL Certification
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Crystal Jackson
Work History:
• Yunnan Minzu University Yuxi, China………………………………………..09/2014-Present
English Teacher
Lecturer in the School of Foreign Languages.
Oral English lecture language instruction to undergraduate Chinese collegiate students in preparation for
bilingual employment in Chinese and western educational institutions and businesses. Critical English learning
areas include grammar, reading, writing, speaking, intonation, vocabulary, & reasoning. Subject areas: Critical
Thinking, Presentation, Academic, Oral English.
Prepared class by lesson Planning
Provide students with Pronunciation skills
Provide students with Oral English skills
• Applebee’s Boone, NC …………………………………… ……………………04/2013-05/2014
Expert Hostess
• AMF Bowling Center Winston Salem, NC ……………………………………. 04/2010-05/2011
Lane Attendant
Professional References:
Eugene Kim, Ph.D
Dean of Asia Programs
Concordia University Irvine
Pudong, Shanghai 21-58870150
(86) 180-1773-2900
eugene.kim@cui.edu
Michelle Cagnin
Professor of International Development for Professional Studies
Concordia University, Irvine
Kunming, China 650567
(86) 183-1386-8357
michelle.cagnin@cui.edu
Jon Dallas
Sr. Lecturer and Public Speaker
School of Foreign Languages
Yunnan Minzu University
Chenggong, Kunming, China 650500
(86) 183-1457-9223
jondallas@ymail.com