Steven Kramer
@stevenkramer
Linguistics professional passionate about language teaching and cultural exchange.
What I'm looking for
I am a linguistics professional with extensive experience in language teaching, cultural exchange, interpreting, and project management. My journey began with a strong foundation in linguistics, culminating in a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have dedicated my career to fostering cross-cultural understanding and language immersion, which I believe are crucial in today’s globalized world.
Throughout my professional experience, I have engineered engaging lessons and activities for Spanish courses at Christ School, where I also served as a dorm parent and ASSIST representative. My role involved not only teaching but also mentoring students and facilitating their transition into a new cultural environment. My previous positions as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Language Teaching Assistant in Spain further honed my skills in curriculum design and classroom management, allowing me to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse learners.
In addition to my teaching experience, I have worked as a Health Care Interpreter, where I utilized my language skills to enhance patient care in a medical setting. This role underscored the importance of clear communication and cultural sensitivity in healthcare. I am eager to translate my diverse experiences into new opportunities that align with my passion for International Relations and cultural immersion.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Instructor of Spanish/Dorm Parent/ASSIST Representative
Christ School
Jul 2019 - Present (6 years)
Engineered lessons, projects, assessments, and activities for Spanish Courses (Honors, Regular, AP), including investigating and implementing a new textbook for AP Spanish. Fostered dormitory life, living alongside students while providing homework and study assistance, directing student dorm cleaning crews, and ensuring student safety 24/7. Coached sports such as fly fishing, mountain biking, and
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Aug 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Served as a paid instructor for an accelerated Spanish beginners course, solely designing lesson plans for a university-level Spanish course. Partnered with other Graduate Teaching Assistants to develop plans for additional courses. Graded papers and assignments, created quizzes, edited tests, and provided out-of-class assistance to students as the sole instructor and point of contact for study an
Auxiliar de Conversación (Language Teaching Assistant)
Spanish Ministry of Education
Sep 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)
Selected among a competitive pool of international applicants, recruited to teach English and Science, independently at times, at two elementary schools in Murcia, Spain. Rose to a leadership role among the 5,000 interns throughout Spain due to advanced language skills and cultural adaptation. Personally selected to return to Spain for another year of teaching at a different location and more chal
Health Care Interpreter: Spanish
The Cares Clinic
Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years)
Interacted with patients to build rapport, trust, and comfort, as well as put patients at ease during visits, and maintain patient-focused care. Was often requested by physicians and staff to provide services based on ability to interpret/translate with ease and interpret medical terms and physician care information with accuracy, as well as due to patient satisfaction and patient requests.
Education
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A. Linguistics, Linguistics
Completed a Master of Arts in Linguistics. Focused on advanced linguistic theories and research methodologies.
College of Charleston
BSc International Business and Spanish, International Business and Spanish
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in International Business and Spanish, and minoring in German. Gained comprehensive knowledge in global commerce and multilingual communication.
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