1. NICOLE DANIELLE MAHER-PALUS
2226 Holly Hill Drive, Durham, NC 27713 /262-617-4005 / nickiedaniellepalus@gmail.com
http://linkedin.com/pub/nicole-mahler-palus/5b/264/435
Over five years of experience applying English Language and Literature skills in a business environment. Adept at interpretation and
analysis of Business Language for translation with international operations. Excellent research, time management and organizational
skills. Possesses strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to adapt, learn, and contribute
quickly.
OBJECTIVE
Ability to use my communication skills and flare for organization in a productive and meaningful work environment. Extremely
interested in multi-faceted, team oriented and cross-functional opportunities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Literacy Council of Greater Waukesha, WI Jan 2007– Apr 2015
Tutor ESL to individuals of various countries - primarily Asian continent
• Instructed international students on cross-cultural sensitivities, including social cues in the workplace
• Explanation of slang terms used in English language to bridge misinterpretations
Developed and Designed Curriculum
• Identified targeted assessments to gauge student strengths and weaknesses and match skill sets
• Created activities for student engagement to fully develop English in everyday lifestyle
• Researched data for reading and writing comprehension
• Developed and maintained individualized student progress calendars
SKILLS PROFILE
Superior Grammar, Spelling, Editing, Proofreading and Research Skills; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Mac Platform;
Adobe Acrobat, Reader and Flash; Publishing Assistant; Knowledge of Social Media Networks, iMovie and Vimeo; Adept at
understanding and mediating geographical and cultural issues
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Proficient in Conversational Spanish
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
• National Professional Women's Association 2014
• Who’s Who In America 2014
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Language Studies May 2010
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Cum Laude Honors Graduate
International TEFLAcademy & INTESOL Worldwide May – Aug 2012
Certified in Teaching English as a foreign language TEFL
Certified in Teaching English to speakers of other languages TESOL
Culture and Communities Certificate May 2010
Universidad de Pablo de Olavide Sevilla, Spain Sept – Dec 2009
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Galicia, Spain July – Aug 2009
• Intercambio Program- Student Advisor
• Worked with local high schools for Spanish speaking and native English speaker conversational skills program
AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS
• USA Honors Society Member 2010
• Golden Key International Honors Society 2009