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Andrea Gorman

Selbstständig, Instructor, Universität of Trier, Trier, Germany
Stuttgart, Deutschland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

University Teaching
Curriculum Development
Native English Speaker
Project Management
Intercultural Competence
Community Engagement
E-Learning
Event Planning
Program Development
Academic Writing
Ediiting

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Berufserfahrung von Andrea Gorman

  • Bis heute 11 Jahre und 9 Monate, seit Sep. 2013

    Instructor

    Universität of Trier, Trier, Germany

    •Teach American culture studies, public speaking, academic writing, & integrated study skills to first-year through masters-level university students •Design curriculum for English language proficiency, cultural understanding, & critical thinking •Develop masters-level course: Food Culture in the United States- Evolution, Impact & Revolution

  • 3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Apr. 2010 - Aug. 2013

    Teaching Assistant

    Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA

    •Taught (independently) interdisciplinary seminar-style classes to first & second year university students •Mentored students from diverse ethnic & socioeconomic backgrounds (domestic & international) •Tutored students in academic writing (native & non-native writers) •Developed curriculum to promote leadership, public speaking skills, & quantitative literacy •Created & taught online curriculum; researched & advised on these teaching methods

  • 10 Monate, Sep. 2012 - Juni 2013

    Instructor

    State University of Novi Pazar, Novi Pazar, Serbia

    •Lectured on American history & culture to fourth year university students (Fulbright) •Taught English conversation classes to third & fourth year university students •Designed curriculum & exams that explore current social & political topics with the aim of bringing proficiency levels to C1 & C2 through public speaking & academic writing

  • 10 Monate, Sep. 2012 - Juni 2013

    Fulbright Fellow

    U.S. Department of State, Novi Pazar, Serbia

    •Devised projects to foster inter-ethnic dialogue, empower youth, & improve communication •Presented on: education, economic development, leadership, volunteerism, & American culture •Wrote grant proposal for writing/photography competition with the aim build cultural understanding within Serbia and awareness of Balkan youth internationally •Assisted U.S. Embassy Serbia in developing and hiring for student internship •Invited to share experience at Fulbright conference in Washington DC (2013)

  • 1 Jahr und 10 Monate, Sep. 2010 - Juni 2012

    Program Manager

    FRINQ Legacy Garden, Portland, Oregon, USA

    •Wrote grant proposal for project funding •Designed & developed pilot program with faculty partner •Recruited, managed, & collaborated with team •Promoted leadership & sustainability through experiential education •Developed curriculum to foster grant writing & leadership skills •Managed marketing: photographed events, designed promotional materials, & gave interviews •Managed program budget

  • 2 Jahre und 8 Monate, Sep. 2009 - Apr. 2012

    Event Planner / Outreach/ Volunteer Coordinator

    Office of International Affairs Education Abroad, Portland, Oregon, USA

    •Collaborated with team to plan Education Aboard Fair to raise awareness of study abroad & scholarship opportunities •Procured media relations: outreach, wrote press release, & served as media liaison •Designed promotional materials, Powerpoint presentations, & brochures •Coordinated & recruited volunteers

  • 3 Monate, Juli 2011 - Sep. 2011

    Program Coordinator

    Fulbright Gateway Conference at Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA

    •Collaborated with international team to plan conference •Generated reports for US Dept of State & Institute of Intl. Education •Coordinated events to prepare Fulbrighters for academic endeavors & life in US •Led Fulbrighters in intercultural & networking activities •Designed evaluative materials •Photographed Fulbrighters for media outreach & promotional materials •Managed volunteers (recruited, hired, organized & appreciated) •Procured media relations: wrote press release, gave interviews

  • 3 Monate, Juni 2011 - Aug. 2011

    Residential Counselor / Photography Instructor

    Summer Discovery at University of California Santa Barbara, USA

    •Mentored high school students (from more than 20 countries) participating in a college preparatory/research program from an array of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds •Tutored students in academic writing (native and non-native writers) •Guided students in navigating intercultural conflict •Developed and led community-building extracurricular activities •Taught photography class •Acted as guardian for medical appointments and emergency room visits •Photographed students for promotional materials

  • 4 Monate, Sep. 2010 - Dez. 2010

    Photographer / Media Liaison

    Mujeres de Maiz, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

    •Analyzed positive & negative aspects of microfinance loans (domestic & international) •Attended lectures: women & development, indigenous peoples' issues, & social movements •Designed bilingual marketing materials with a team of native & non-native English speakers •Wrote blog entries to build awareness of mircrofinance organizations •Photographed project for blog, program outreach materials, & newspaper articles •Procured media relations: outreach, wrote press release, & served as media liaison

  • 3 Monate, Juni 2010 - Aug. 2010

    English Teacher

    Jeollanam-do Government, Mokpo, South Korea

    •Taught English to rural elementary & middle school school students •Collaborated with Korean co-teachers on curriculum & classroom responsibilities •Participated in training for TESOL methods & intercultural competence •Planned & engaged students in extracurricular activities, including theater performances •Invited back the following year to co-facilitate teacher training workshops

  • 2 Jahre, März 2006 - Feb. 2008

    Social Responsibility Director / Board Member

    Rose City Rollers, Portland, Oregon, USA

    •Identified need & developed a social responsibility program that donates funds and service hours to charitable organizations in the Portland-Metro area (USA) •Collaborated on events with charitable organizations to raise awareness of their efforts •Procured media relations: wrote press releases, gave newspaper & television interviews •Planned large-scale events & fundraisers •Recruited & coordinated volunteers •Served as an elected nonprofit board member

  • 4 Jahre und 11 Monate, Aug. 2002 - Juni 2007

    Client Services/Administrative Support

    Discover-e Legal, Portland, Oregon, USA

    •Managed litigation discovery production projects •Created and maintained client relationships •Planned employee incentive and client appreciation events •Processed accounts receivable (Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel) •Provided administrative support to executive staff

Ausbildung von Andrea Gorman

  • Bis heute 12 Jahre und 9 Monate, seit Sep. 2012

    Conflict Resolution

    Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA

    university teaching methods, intercultural communication, educational leadership, and e-learning pedagogy

  • Spanish language, art history & film

    Academy of Liberal and Beaux-Arts, Barcelona, Spain

  • Social Science/International Studies

    Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA

    program development, culture studies, leadership pedagogy, and intercultural communication

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Muttersprache

  • Spanisch

    Grundlagen

  • Deutsch

    Grundlagen

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