Beth Dove

(319) 231-4520 | bethdove@gmail.com

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Education

University of Northern Iowa

Master of Arts, 2016 | Applied Linguistics and TESOL

Bachelor of Arts, 2016 | ESL/Spanish Teaching
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts, 2009 | Majors: Spanish and International Studies

Teaching Experience
Escuela Claudio Lara Campos | Escuela Pueblo Nuevo | Escuela La Lucha
English Teacher | Sarapiqu, Costa Rica | Feb. 2011-Dec.2012
Co-taught English in the public elementary school system to students in grades 1-6
Co-planned English lessons introducing new, communicative teaching techniques
Initiated school-wide recycling initiative
Organized and led teacher workshop series for local English teachers
Launched and facilitated student book clubs including weekly readers theater performances
Developed school-based literacy program including construction of school library
Wrote, managed small grant for school literacy project
Canadian Center for English
English Teacher | Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico | Aug. 09-Dec. 09
Taught English in small group settings to students aged 18-40, beginner-advanced
Managed classroom environment and communicative activities
Evaluated and assessed student learning progress
Created comprehensive year-long English syllabi and lesson plans for intermediate classes

Additional Experience
Innova Marketing
Field Manager | March 13-Nov. 13
Managed sampling tours for Hills Science Diet in three major cities: 200,000+ samples
Implemented program logistics, timeline, and sampling quotas
Supervised diverse teams of 5-10 brand ambassadors
Delivered: leadership, solid work ethic, high speed problem solving skills, staff training,
dependability, flexibility, and multi-tasking skills, maintained high level public presentation for
premium branding impact
Peace Corps
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Teacher | Sarapiqu, Costa Rica | Oct. 10-Nov. 12
Taught community based, beginner English to Spanish speaking adult learners
Initiated, coordinated logistics and programming for womens mentorship program, childrens
summer camps
Devised social media campaigns promoting project fundraising goals
Managed fundraising events for five community-based projects
Co-organized one week cross-country cycle event promoting healthy lifestyles
Coordinated foreign exchange volunteers for three school related projects
Initiated, created original materials for first annual national English Spelling Bee in Costa Rica
Scheduled travel logistics for student spelling bee competitors across Costa Rica
Facilitated English Spelling Bees across Costa Rica at the local and regional levels

Iowa State University Outdoor Recreation Program

Outdoor Trip Leader/Workshop Instructor/Office Support | Ames, IA | Jan. 06-May 09
Guided groups of 10-20 college-aged students on extended backcountry trips
Organized and planned trip logistics for eight extended trips, five short trips, nine day trips
Taught outdoor-related workshops involving skill and team building activities
Demonstrated correct and safe techniques during outdoor travel

Volunteer Experience
UNI Rise
Volunteer English Tutor | Waterloo, IA | Feb. 14-Present
Plan weekly English lessons for adult beginner learners of English
Design resources and materials for tutor sessions
Provide tutees with exposure to target language and culture
International Education Center
Volunteer Teacher | Minneapolis, MN | Jan. 10- May 10
Facilitated weekly reading circles to groups of 5-10 adult English language learners
Adapted and created reading resources for reading circle participants
Assisted English teachers in regular classroom activities

Extracurricular Experience
Womens Outdoor Leadership Club
Co-founder | Ames, Iowa | Iowa State University | Aug. 08- May. 09
Co-founded an extracurricular outdoor leadership club for college-aged women
Garnered funding from universitys student government
Coordinated and co-led club events, meetings, and trips for 10-15 participants
Taught outdoor sports and travel skills to groups of 10-15 women in outdoor settings

Foreign Languages
Highly proficient in Spanish, oral and written

Travel Experience
South America Travel | Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia | Nov. 12-Feb. 13
Navigated: public transportation system
Negotiated: prices at local markets
Central America Travel | Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua | 2010-2012
Coordinated: travel plans for groups of 10-15 people
Managed: personal budget
Europe Study and Travel | Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium | Jan. 07-May 07
Studied: Spanish language at la Universidad de Extremadura
Communicated: new foreign languages
Alaska Travel and Work | May 06-Aug. 06
Worked: as sea kayak guide in Resurrection and Aialik Bays
Organized and planned: sea kayak trip logistics for new, experienced clients

Social Media
Wordpress | Tumblr | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Google+ | Skype | Instagram

Other Skills
Very competent in Mac and PC programs