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mwbrunkhorstMaryanna Wienbroeer Brunkhorst
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email: mwienbroeer@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE__________________________________________________
Energetic and compassionate university-level English as a Second Language Teacher seeking a
position as an English as a Foreign Language Teacher at PUCMM through CIEE.
!EDUCATION__________________________________________________
University of Denvers University College, Denver, CO
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, Monterey, CA
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications, Minor in Spanish
Boulder High School, Boulder, CO
Dec 2014
Dec 2010
May 2001
June 1997
TEACHING EXPERIENCE_________________________________________
University of Denver, English Language Center, Denver, CO
1/2011 - present
Teach ESL classes in reading, writing, grammar, listening/speaking and integrated core skills to
international students enrolled in an IEP with a strong academic-preparation focus. Participate
in committees and professional development opportunities.
!Teacher, June 2014 - Present
Encouraged student acquisition of cultural knowledge and critical thinking skills
through content-based, integrated-skills instruction.
Tailored teaching styles to varied student needs at all levels of the IEP, A1 - B2+.
Advised small groups of students regarding attendance, academic progress, registration
and cross-cultural adjustment challenges to mitigate any falling through the cracks.
!Lecturer, June 2012 - June 2014
Created multi-genre and technology enhanced student projects such as I-search and eportfolios to unify language and culture while encouraging community exploration.
Designed and taught upper-intermediate integrated skills elective course about
Colorado Culture. Taught and contributed to development of integrated skills course
about American Sports.
Initiated quarterly QP12 Technology Enhanced Language Learning workshops as a
vehicle for teacher training and collaboration.
!Adjunct Faculty, January 2011 - June 2012
Refined and created supplemental materials and activities for communicative and
authentic language instruction.
Developed and implemented communicative, outcome-based assessments.
!Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, CA 2/2009 - 8/2010
(now Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey)
!Adjunct Instructor, Multiple short-term programs
Provided intensive English instruction to advanced-level students and Fulbright
scholars in preparation for graduate studies at MIIS and other institutions in the U.S.
Taught English language and cultural immersion courses to beginning and highbeginning level Japanese and Chinese college students.
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OTHER RELEVANT OR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE_________________
Center for Employment Training, Salinas, CA
2/2009 - 5/2009
Volunteer Conversational English Teacher
Taught mixed-level Spanish-speaking adults supplemental ESL classes focusing on oral
communication and reading comprehension in preparation for employment.
Focused on practical English in use through interaction, authentic materials, and
activities that were relevant to students future employment needs.
!Intercambio de Comunidades, Longmont, CO
6/2008 - 8/2008
Volunteer Group English Teacher
Taught English to intermediate-level adult immigrant students using Intercambios
survival English curriculum.
Orchestrated community field trips and encouraged participation in cultural
exchange activities through Intercambios regional program.
!Yokota Air Base, Japan
1/2003 1/2005
Navigator, United States Air Force
Lived and worked in Japan near Tokyo and traveled to multiple other nations as an Air
Force officer/cargo plane flight crew member.
Received Korean General Officers RMO in appreciation of training and help provided to
Korean Air Force allies during one-month training exercise at Osan AB. (August 2004).
!Kenya, Africa
12/2013
3 1/2 week Missions/Aid Work Team Member
Lived with Kenyan families, served in feeding programs, organized Christmas party for
500 children, helped with eyeglass testing and pastoral ministry of various kinds and
among various tribes and regions.
!Vanguardia Juvenil, Mexico City, MX
6/2000 - 8/2000
Study Abroad/Missions and Service Team Member
Lived with Mexican host family, partnered with local churches, performed clown shows
and street evangelism in Spanish, attended language and culture classes during the week.
!LANGUAGE AND SPECIALIZED SKILLS______________________________
Course Management Software
Blackboard, Moodle, Elluminate, Canvas - both as student and instructor
Social Composition and Collaborative Technology
WordPress, Blogger
Voicethread, Vocaroo, Vimeo
Wikis, YouTube
Language
English Native Speaker
Spanish High Intermediate, including 20-hour Spanish Minor from Wheaton College
and three quarters of university-level Spanish Refresher Courses through DU's
University College and CU Boulder. Currently involved in self-study/tutoring for
additional practice.
Japanese Beginner, completed two semesters through University of Maryland
!Professional Organizations - TESOL and COTESOL member
!Presentations/Contributions to the Field
Co-presenter Activating Reading Skills through Online Simulation Games COTESOL
2012 and Implementing Writing Conferences in the Classroom COTESOL 2014.