Christina Hannum

2610 Quanah Dr · Round Rock, TX 78681

512.350.6937 christinaahannum@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL AND LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE

FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP CAIRO, EGYPT FALL 2008 – SPRING 2009

Arabic Language Student
 Successfully completed two intensive semesters at the Arabic Language Institute
at the American University in Cairo, Egypt
 Enhanced listening, reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
through course work and class assignments
 Developed conversational communication skills in colloquial dialect through
daily interactions and conversations with Egyptians
INDEPENDENT STUDY ABROAD TRIP AMMAN, JORDAN FALL 2007 – SPRING 2008
Arabic Language Student
 Undertook an intensive, six-month language study program at the Qasid Institute
for Classical and Modern Standard Arabic
 Gained critical linguistic and cultural experience during a two month home-stay
with a Jordanian family
THE AUSTIN PROJECT SPRING 2007
Tutor
 Assisted several 1st grade teachers with in-class activates
 Worked on a one-on-one basis with low-performance students
 Helped students with assignments and homework
 Coordinated and monitored after-school activities

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSROOM HELPER SPRING 2006

Volunteer
 Assisted professor with in-class activities
 Lead discussions and engaged the students in conversation
 Helped explain new concepts and home work assignments

EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SPRING 2008

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature, Minor is Arabic Language

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPRING 2004

Participated in an AP College Credit program for high school students before
transferring to the University of Texas
 WORK HISTORY

THE STRAND BROTHERS SUMMER 2008, JUNE 2009 – CURRENT

Administrative Assistant
 Coordinating final inspections with the City of Austin
 Rebate processing
 Oversight of all current jobs
 Customer Service
THE AUSTIN PROJECT JANUARY 2007- MAY 2007
Tutor
 Assisted teachers with class activities
 Tutoring low-performance students on a one-on-one basis
 Monitored after-school events
HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AUGUST 2006- DECEMBER 2006
Clerical Assistant
 Secretarial and clerical duties
 File management
 Assisted HR director with special projects

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS

FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FALL 2008 – SPRING 2009

DEAN’S HONOR LIST IN RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SPRING 2007
CAIRO ULTIMATE FRISBEE TEAM FALL 2008 – SPRING 2009
UT WOMEN’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE TEAM SPRING 2007

REFERENCES

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST