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Earned- Dec. 2011 Bachelor of Science: International Business
International education & Technology
Current role: Math and ESL Middle school (G7-8) teacher Beijing Haidian Foreign Language School
After nearly a decade of working abroad in both Europe and Asia, my professional careers have begun to coalesce. Building on my 3 years of experience at a technology company and 6 years of teaching ESL students inside classrooms and businesses alike, I am now enrolled in a Masters of Education program studying Learning, Design, and Technology with the University of Colorado Denver!
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Current professional work
Beijing Haidian foreign language shiyan school
2017-current role
Interactive and innovative Middle School Teacher and Curriculum Curator. Currently teaching Math and ESL.
I joined Beijing Haidian Foreign Language School in 2017 at their new Hainan campus, working to build a new curriculum for the International Department. The most prominent goal was to prepare our students for an American learning environment, as they will each travel to the United States for one year of Middle School or High School education. Over the years I have experience teaching Math, Science, English, Literature, Social Science, Bible class and online studies; working most closely with Math and English. In 2019, I gained experience with our High School junior and senior students, as a CAS advisor for our prestigious IB Program. Now, I have implemented this curriculum and style of teaching across three campuses, utilizing data from students having successfully completed their instruction at Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shiyan School and in the United States (in conjunction with our program).
Noteable professional Experience
BAKER HALL & BAKER ACADEMY K-12
Fall semester 2020
Title 1: Math and Reading Teacher, Technology Coordinator for remote learning.
Baker Hall & Baker Academy are behavioral, special education schools with a goal to transform the lives of those most challenged in public districts throughout Western New York. In this position, I worked with teachers, students, and parents to assist in preparation for remote learning. Prior to September 2020, these schools had not participated in virtual instruction. I helped train educators and families in Google Classroom and remote learning best practices, focusing on technology and communication. With my instruction, students were able to more properly transition into a new learning environment. My teaching role was to work with K-12 Buffalo School District students who need extra attention in both Math and Reading.
Freelance work
IBC Hungary, EDUCO, PocketGUIDE, Incquery LABS, & PRIVATE ESL CLASSES
2015-2017
Engaging and flexible ESL teacher, copywriter and sales trainer, bringing American culture and language to international businesspeople.
My freelance work began in 2015 when I immersed myself in private tutoring. I was hired by IBC in October 2015 and taught Business English to well-known multi-national organizations, notably; Generali, KPMG Global, ITelligence, Balabit, BCA, Nalco-Ecolab, Tipton, and AGCO. My degree in International Business gave me great insight into the terminology and language needed at these multi-nationals. I also worked with companies like Incquery Labs, who have partnerships with Embraer and ThyssenKrupp. Together we perfected and optimized their website to showcase collaborations and success stories. My goal was to make the engineering intricacies understandable and relatable to other companies in order to generate more sales for Incquery Labs, as they offer a wealth of services. I spent several years working for the start-up, PocketGuide App. as both a voiceover artist and copywriter. Together we combined different styles of writing and tone to fit their vast market. Additionally, I have collaborated with Slovakia's DuckTv as a voiceover artist and talent. I worked with Oh My Green (Budapest) in 2017, offering trainings and customer-based services in English. The goal was to display American customer service and sales techniques, unfamiliar in Eastern European. All of my freelance work has provided me with skill and experience in a multitude of fields that I enjoy.
Technology + Education
Prezi.com
2012-2014
Support Specialist, Operational Manager, Lead of Payment & Accounts team .
I started at Prezi in February 2012 and quickly worked my way up this fast-paced startup. Working at a start-up company during its infancy, you're able to influence many departments and work with all teams. I spent most of my time at Prezi working on the Learn & Support team as a liaison between engineers and customers. Most of my days were spent working tirelessly on Zendesk, GetSatisfaction, PayPal, Braintree and a homemade CRM, helping with both technology and payment support. I later formed a Payment & Accounts team. I also spent time with the Marketing team, focusing on analytics for Growth marketing and Demand Gen.
One of my largest projects at Prezi was organizing employee support trainings. Every single employee (even the 3 founders of the company) had to participate in my trainings, each getting a small glimpse into supporting our customers at Prezi. This way, each team could have a direct link with both paying and non-paying users.
I attended many conferences and speaking engagements, focusing on public speaking, presenting, and content creation. I've spoken at various schools and universities, large-scale conferences in Amsterdam, Budapest, and San Francisco, and through online trainings. Prezi always encouraged company-wide presenting to practice engagement. I feel very comfortable with these skills and domains, and hope to work with them in the future.
University eDUCATION
Professional Learning profile
Alyssa Puhacz, June 2021