Danielle Pedersen

Linguist

Danielle Pedersen

Tampa, Florida 33619

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Personal Statement & Skills

Personal Statement

I am eager for involvement around the world, particularly with research in linguistics. I hope to both understand the nature of human language and help educate the world. I am ever enthusiastic and adaptable to new challenges and experiences, and I offer a unique energy and relentless persistence to improve myself and serve my workplace in the tasks at hand to the utmost of my ability.

Languages   Fluent - English, Spanish  /  Mother tongue - Tagalog, Danish  /  Learning - Arabic

I am proficient in software data processors and word processors, pairing this with excellent typing, organizational, and time-management skills.

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Experience

University of Florida English Language Institute / Language Assistant

January 2014 - May 2017, Gainesville, FL

Responsibilities include designing, refining, and implementing lesson plans that adhere to a graduate-level EFL curriculum.  My particular focus is in pronunciation and informal spoken English.

Tampa Business Centre & Frontier Communications / Team Leader

April 2018 - Current, Tampa, FL

As Team Leader, comprehensive responsibilities included conducting interviews, following a selective hiring process, and training new starts. Additionally, I gained extensive sales experience and built valuable relationships with clients and customers, expanding profit astronomically for a growing telecommunications company.

New Beginnings High School  / English & ESOL teacher

June 2017 - May 2018, Lakeland, FL

A charter school in central Florida, New Beginnings High School demands that its teachers create whole curriculums with unique lesson plans that integrate technology and human interaction seamlessly.  In addition, I was responsible for completing administrative tasks regularly, streamlining the processes required for graduating hundreds of at-risk students.

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Education & Qualifications

University of Florida / Bachelor of Linguistics

August 2013 - May 2016,  Gainesville, FL

Linguistics is the multifaceted science of language - ranging from neuroscience studies to semantics and pragmatics.  I furthered my studies into Spanish and English fields, communication science and disorders, and education studies.

New Beginnings High School  / Teaching Certification

July 2017 - Current, Lakeland, FL

I hold current certification in teaching English to grades K-12 and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to grades 6-12.