Brianna Conroy

conroy.bri@gmail.com

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University

M.A. Teaching in English as a Second Language
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. Psychology
Minors Spanish for the Professions & Religious Studies

Fall 2015 - Current

Graduation December 2016
Fall 2010-Spring 2014
Graduation June 2014

Centro Internacional de Estudios Culturales Seville, Spain

Summer 2013

HONORS

Deans List 2 semesters

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Language & Culture Assistant, La Rioja, Spain

Fall 2014 Spring 2015
Facilitated English conversation classes to non-native speakers
Composed learning activities to further language in primary and secondary students
Studied different skill-dependent teaching techniques

Fall 2012 Spring 2013

Biology Research Lab Assistant, Chapel Hill, NC

Spring 2011 Spring 2014
Responsible for the maintenance of lab resources and supplies
Assisted in pre-experimental procedures

INTERNSHIP

World Relief Durham

English Teacher and Case Specialist Intern
Promoted English literacy to a resettled refugees
Furthered cross-cultural appreciation of refugee resettlement programs
Acquired skills in case management of citizenship files

VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE

Enrich ESL, UNC-Chapel Hill

English Tutor
Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Promoted English literacy to a family from Ecuador once a week
Gained cross-cultural understanding through direct interaction with immigrants
Built a lasting relationship with members in the community

Spring 2014

Frank Porter Graham Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC

Bilingual Teaching Assistant, 2nd grade
Fall 2013
Assisted in teaching English and Spanish to both native and non-native students
Designed creative learning activities to aid in understanding of a second language

LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE

Young Life, UNC-Chapel Hill

Leader at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC Spring 2013 Spring 2014
Worked as a team to establish Young Life at NHS in 2013
Led a weekly large group club and Bible study
Planning and organization in leading activities
Relay for Life of UNC-Chapel Hill
Executive Chair - Advocacy and Luminary Committee Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Sub-Chair for the Advocacy and Luminary Committee
Fall 2012 Spring 2013
Led weekly meetings for a committee of 20 people
Coordinated events on campus to advocate about cancer prevention
Worked in partnership within the executive committee
Collaborated in fundraising $160,000 for the American Cancer Society in 2013

SKILLS

International perspective and proficiency in Spanish

Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media networks
Organized strategic planner
Sympathetic character with a continual desire to learn