Experience

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  Global LT

  • Greater Metro Detroit area; Shanghai, China

  • English Language Instructor; German Language Instructor

    • Jul 2015 - Present
    • Greater Metro Detroit area; Shanghai, China

    Native American English speaker/teacher. Fluency in German

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  IOR Global Services

  • Greater Detroit Area; Shanghai, China

  • Language instructor

    • 2009 - Present
    • Greater Detroit Area; Shanghai, China

    Extensive and personal interface with employees on assignment from various countries around the world. The development of language skills in communication and cultural nuances is a primary focus. Targeted grammar focus (when necessary) and idiomatic expression development. Expertise in English and German, basic French and beginning Mandarin knowledge.

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  The Language Advantage LLC

  • Greater Detroit Area; Shanghai City, China

  • Founder

    • Jun 2005 - Present
    • Greater Detroit Area; Shanghai City, China

    The Language Advantage is a small company whose primary focus is the enhancement of verbal and written communication through the development of language skills. One-on-one, and/or group sessions include inter-personal relational tools as well as effective team management liaison expertise. Significant knowledge of West European cultural nuances, expectations and partiality preferences. My company offers specialized insight to enable or enrich targeted goals. Language training, speech development, and writing skills are a few of the tools offered. English and German expertise, basic French and some Mandarin.

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  Rochester Area School District

  • Rochester, Michigan

  • German language teacher

    • 1997 - 2004
    • Rochester, Michigan

    Worked for the Rochester Area school district in the enrichment program offered district wide

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  Volkswagen of America

  • New Stanton, PA

  • Bi-lingual administrative assistant

    • 1977 - 1981
    • New Stanton, PA

    Worked directly for the German plant manager, member of Volkswagen Vorstand. Interacted in a bi-lingual office, interfacing with Germany on a daily/hourly basis.