Jamie Hollen

Education
North Carolina State University
Master of Arts in Teaching, K-12 ESL

Expected December
2015

North Carolina State University, GPA: 3.95

BA, summa cum laude, International Studies
Minors: Spanish, French, Middle Eastern Studies
Park Scholar, University Scholars Program, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa
Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

Graduated May 2012

Summer 2009

Work Experience
Brier Creek Elementary School, Instructional Assistant
Worked primarily with small intervention groups across eight different the first grade
classes during reading and math. Performed cafeteria management duties to ensure student safety. Provided assistance with clerical tasks when necessary.

Sept. 2014 June 2015

Banks Road Elementary School, Instructional Assistant

Dec. 2012 June 2014
Assisted classroom teacher with daily planning and implementation of lessons. Worked
with small groups of students who need extra assistance in specific subjects. Performed
cafeteria and hallway management duties to ensure general student safety and efficiency
during transition periods. Participated on School Improvement Team (SIT) to re-write
school Mission, Vision, Values, and Comprehensive Needs Assessment.
White Plains Childrens Center, Full Time Substitute Teacher
Oct 2012- Dec. 2012
Assisted lead teacher with morning preparations and implementation of daily activities and
lessons at inclusive pre-school. Worked primarily with children ages 2 and 5 with both special and typical needs.
Camp Trinity, Counselor and Translator
Worked as a camp counselor for kids ages 4 to 13 from primarily low-income communities
leading various athletic, character building, and service activities. Also did some interpreting to Spanish speaking families in the community to inform them about camp details.

Summer 2012

NCSU English Department, Linguistics Research Assistant

Listened to and transcribed pre-recorded interviews as part of a sociolinguistic research
project to analyze the change in sociolinguistic patterns in Raleigh, NC under the supervision and advising of an NC State professor.

Summer 2011

Wycliffe Bible Translators, Administrative Intern

Summer 2010
Worked at the front desk and gave tours to inform the public about the mission of Wycliffe
International. Performed data entry work to organize information about various translation projects and gained experience with general office skills including Microsoft Office,
managing phone calls, and office organization.
Volunteer Experience
Girls on the Run Coach: character building and running program for girls in 3rd-5th grade
Soccer Coach: open soccer clinic for middle-schoolers primarily from refugee community
ESL Teacher: taught summer beginner adult ESL course
Amazing Grace Adoptions and Orphan Care: assisted with office work and data entry of
families and clients
Camp Counselor for kids ages 5-9 at New Life Camp
Boys and Girls Club volunteer during Spring Break
Centennial Middle School drama program volunteer
Service/ Mission Trips to Uganda, Detroit, and Indianapolis

Personal Interests

Learning languages including

Spanish, French, Arabic
Sports including running, intramural sports (soccer,
volleyball, flag football,
basketball, softball)
Working with children
Playing the piano