Ul. Bagno 7, M. 208 Warsaw, Poland, Cell: 534 122 724, Email: alicia.bardasz@gmail.com
Objective: Seeking English as Foreign Language (EFL) teaching or coaching position with extensive focus on teaching
Business English, Marketing English, International Management English at various proficiency levels.
Education:__________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification, August 2011
Kent State University
Located at Kent State Office in Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany
Coursework: Language Pedagogy, Linguistics, Grammar, Teaching with Computers
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Management, May 2007
Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio
Certificate of Completion for Project Management Certification Review Program July-Aug 2006
GPA: 3.6
Bachelors of the Arts (BA), Business Administration, May 2005
Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio
Emphasis: Marketing, experienced with computer programming
Relevant Teaching Experience:_________________________________________________________________
Academy of New York, Warsaw, Poland
Business English Instructor Oct 2011- current
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Taught intermediate and upper-intermediate Business English to professionals and university students
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Created original lesson plans structured around the needs of the students
Advance English Community Learning, Radeburg, Germany
Teacher May-July 2011
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Taught advanced English discussion class to a group of adult students
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Original lesson plans included Negotiations, Handling Complaints, Idioms, and Metaphors
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Led the direction of discussions towards classroom learning goals.
Center for Teaching Language at Technische Universität , Dresden, Germany
Teacher Assistant June-July 2011
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Observed several different English for Specific Purpose classes to learn the teaching methods used
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Assisted in classes of English for Architects, Career Start, Oral Communication in Business, and
International Communications
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Participated in classroom discussion regarding the use of grammar and cultural topics.
Gymnasium Dresden Cotta, grade 7th-10 th , Dresden, Germany
Teacher Assistant May- June 2011
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Assisted and taught English to 7 th and 10 th graders
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Provided grammar and pronunciation error feedback
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Taught and presented information about American culture and history
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Observed classroom dynamics and teaching methods used to teach English to high beginners/low intermediate levels
Intermediate English Community Learning, Baernsdorf, Germany
Peer Assistant June-July 2011
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Assisted the teacher through participation in learning activities
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Provided error correction and feedback to intermediate level students
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Provided constructive feedback for the teacher and the use of classroom teaching methods

Mentor Schools Foundation, Mentor, Ohio USA
Trustee May 2010- Present
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Assisted the Mentor Public Schools in delivering quality education.
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Awarded grants to defray the costs of education for innovative/creative programs and teachers to help enhance classroom learning.
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Obtained funds from private donors and conducted other fundraising activities
Additional Work Experience:___________________________________________________________
El Cheapo Movers, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Marketing and Sales Representative April 2009- May 2011
Tuesday Morning, Mentor, Ohio USA
Sr. Store Associate. June 2007- April 2010
Liggett Stashower, Cleveland, Ohio USA
Street Team Member. June 2008
STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers) National Conference, Cleveland, Ohio USA
Volunteer. May 2008
Thomas Roulston III Investment Partners, Inc. / Trust Navigator, Beachwood, Ohio USA
Internship. September 2007- December 2007
Baldwin-Wallace College , Berea, Ohio USA
International Student Ambassador. September 2003-May 2006
The American Red Cross, Cleveland, Ohio USA
Internship. June –August 2004
Skills:_______________________________________________________________ ________________
6 years of business experience in marketing/sales and management.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Task oriented, focused, innovated and globally-minded contributor.
Familiar with Microsoft Windows 2007, HTML, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop.
Basic understanding of languages: Polish, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and German.
Over 15 years of experience in playing the piano and other instruments.
Honors:______________________________________________________________________________
Toastmasters International: Competent Communicator, May 2011
International Student Ambassador Recognition, Baldwin Wallace College 2006
Distinguished Leaders, Baldwin Wallace College 2005
Nominee for Emerging Leaders, Baldwin Wallace College 2003
Achievement Scholarships, Willoughby Fine Arts Association 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Musician of the Year, Willoughby Fine Art Association 2001
Mary Jane Liefer Scholarship, The Andrews School for Girls 2000, 2001
Activities: ____________________________________________________________________ ___
VP of Membership, Eastside Toastmasters 2010-2011
Trustee, Mentor Schools Foundation 2010-2012
Creative Artists Association, Mentor Ohio 2010
Judge, Annual Concept Science & Engineering Fair CONSEF 2009, 2010, 2011
Science Judge, Horizon Science Academy 2009
Session Monitor, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) National Conference, Cleveland,
Ohio 2009
Will provide upon request