Jackie Koester
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Credentials
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ESL
-Jan, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
TEFL
-Jan, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Expert in Bilingual Education
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Experience
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Devour Tours
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Spain
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tour Guide
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Aug 2018 - Present
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EF Education First
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tour Director
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Jun 2017 - Present
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La Hora del Cuento
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Colombia
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Retail
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Storyteller/Teacher/Actress
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Aug 2018 - Present
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Native English Language Professor
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Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
•Deliver English curriculum as a foreign language to primary and secondary students; ages 11 – 18•Encourage oral practice in English and present the culture of my own home country as a cultural ambassador•Assist in other subjects apart from English, such as science, art, drama, government and sports•Prepare students for official English exams; PET/KET and First Certificate•Teach fellow teachers in preparation to pass the C1 Cambridge/Trinity English Exam•Collaborate with the teaching staff in creating materials and planning lessons; conduct oral speaking exams•Design and implemented school wide speaking rubric for all ages and classes
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Colegio Zola - Las Rozas
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Primary/Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Native English Teacher and Conversation Expert
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
• Encouraged students to participate in class by taking a hands-on-approach that is interactive with the use of multi-media• Prepared weekly lesson plans in accordance with school, community, and ministry guidelines• Participated in regular staff meetings and occasional meetings with administrators• Evaluated students on their English speaking comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, grammar, and pronunciation • Encouraged students to participate in class by taking a hands-on-approach that is interactive with the use of multi-media• Prepared weekly lesson plans in accordance with school, community, and ministry guidelines• Participated in regular staff meetings and occasional meetings with administrators• Evaluated students on their English speaking comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, grammar, and pronunciation
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English Teacher
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
•Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons in English to non-native English speakers studying Information Technology, Auto Mechanics, In-Home Care, and Childhood Education•Regularly translated and localized various documents for institution’s exchange program•Collaborated with other English department teachers and professionals to create lesson plans to meet the learning needs and abilities of students•Built a trusting atmosphere and rapport with students by teaching not only the English language but also presenting cultural lessons on the United States of America•Conducted one-on-one private English lessons for students varying in age; Children ages 3-10, Teenagers 12-18, and Adults
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Mark Anthony Group
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Canada
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Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Pricing Coordinator
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Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
•Created and maintained pricing schedule in manufacturing system for all critical suppliers; initiated an all supplier pricing database for over 150+ suppliers•Completed in the timely reconciliation of all expiring or failed invoices with price corrections•Supported Senior Procurement Manager by maintaining business relations with suppliers•Issued purchase orders for non-inventory goods and services as required•Monitored pricing schedules and invoices, working closely with Accounts Payable team to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and lead to reconciliation; thereby, improving the efficiency of the system by 95%
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City Staffing
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Coordinator
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Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
•Manage the main staffing email account and phone line as head receptionist•Serve as the Executive Assistant to co-owners and staffing recruiters in regards to filing associate folders, organizing online and hardcopy files, maintaining calendars, and making travel arrangements •Distribute associate payroll and client invoices; phone screen and pre-interview all potential associates •Manage the main staffing email account and phone line as head receptionist•Serve as the Executive Assistant to co-owners and staffing recruiters in regards to filing associate folders, organizing online and hardcopy files, maintaining calendars, and making travel arrangements •Distribute associate payroll and client invoices; phone screen and pre-interview all potential associates
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The Goodman Theatre
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Casting Intern
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
•Scheduled and monitored auditions for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Goodman Theatre Season Productions•Readied routine correspondence, including rejection letters and responses to actor inquiries•Developed character profiles and actor call lists•Covered the main casting line and its voicemail; communicated with talent agents, directors, and playwrights •Scheduled and monitored auditions for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Goodman Theatre Season Productions•Readied routine correspondence, including rejection letters and responses to actor inquiries•Developed character profiles and actor call lists•Covered the main casting line and its voicemail; communicated with talent agents, directors, and playwrights
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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Special Events Intern
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Golf Tournament and Members New York Trip•Silent auction solicitation and organization for annual Golf Tournament•Calculated and executed mulligan/contest sales for tournament•Researched restaurants and activities for the Members Only Spring New York trip on a budget•Collated Fall New York trip details for brochure and itinerary bookletRun for the Arts 5k•Coordinated marching and pep bands to play at the annual 5K event•Solicited vendors for sponsorship•Formulated content for bi-monthly e-newsletter and promotional feature on My Wolf TrapClub 66, Wolf Trap’s Young Professional Group/ ROCKtoberFête•Spearheaded Silent Auction in respect to item descriptions, bids, increments, and solicitation•Invented social media marketing contests via Twitter and Facebook; created membership appeals •RSVP assistance and VIP event aidVolunteer Appreciation Dinner •Recorded Reservation Data Entry in Raiser’s Edge Software•Spearheaded remarks, photo slideshow, food and beverage requests, and raffle assembly •Assembled, interviewed, and wrote Volunteer of the Month featured article for My Wolf Trap Website
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The University of Kansas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Office of Admissions Clerical Assistant
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2011
•Counseled students on their admissions and scholarships applications with the University of Kansas•Provided on-going support to prospective students on issues related to housing, applications, deadlines, etc. •Maintained confidential student records and regularly updated financial, application, and communication databases•Provided educational campus tours to prospective students and their families as a University Ambassador •Counseled students on their admissions and scholarships applications with the University of Kansas•Provided on-going support to prospective students on issues related to housing, applications, deadlines, etc. •Maintained confidential student records and regularly updated financial, application, and communication databases•Provided educational campus tours to prospective students and their families as a University Ambassador
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Education
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University of Kansas
BA Spanish and Theatre, Spanish Language and Literature -
Universidad de Costa Rica
Spanish Language and Literature -
Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, A.C.
Spanish Language and Literature