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JOSHUA TAYLOR8604 Beeswood Drive | Charlotte, NC 28277 | (980)-333-1097 | taylor.joshua5@gmail.com
OBJECTIVESeeking an entry-level position with an interest in pursuing a long-term administrative position in which I can develop my skills and talents in order to be a better asset to the workplace.
EDUCATIONBachelor of ArtsUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
December 2015
Major in English Minor in Childhood Literature and Child StudiesDuring my studies, I also volunteered as a tutor at Ardrey Kell High School, where I tutored ESL students in any academic subject. I was also nominated by the English faculty to participate in an exclusive advanced fiction writing course taught by Micah Nathan, writer-in-residence at Kingston Writing School, essayist, and author of Gods of Aberdeen and Losing Graceland.
SKILLS & ABILITIESTraining and Instructing
1 year of teaching and tutoring experience, both in the public and private sector. Currently developing skills and techniques based on current teaching theories and trends.
Able to identify any lacking areas in a student’s academic development and develop a strategy to bring that area up to par with the rest of their development while adhering to their learning style.
Customer Service 5 years of customer service within the top national companies of their
respective industry. Recipient of the Friendly Award by Cathy Duty, current district manager of
McDonald’s, for excellent customer service.
Proofreading and Writing 6 years of proofreading and editing essays, documents. poetry, prose, and
emails. 15 years of creative and traditional writing as well as participating in
workshops. Knows most forms of creative writing formats ranging from poetry, vignettes, flash fiction and short story.My work has appeared in Bumble Jacket Miscellany and Celebrity Power Magazine for poetry and journalism, respectively.
Bilingual Fluent in English and Spanish in reading, writing and speaking.
I am able to provide clear interpretation and translation between English and Spanish-speaking parties. My skillset extends to proofreading in Spanish as well.
EXPERIENCEESL InstructorBorealis Language Academy
2015 to 2016
Taught several adult ESL classes, ranging from 3 to 12 students per class, in which the students have gone from not understanding English to speaking conversationally in a matter of 4 months.
Managed ESL classes at Pitney Bowes Presorting Services, in which I developed and provided a customized curriculum based on the needs of the client and students. As a result, the students were
able to learn the language as well as American culture, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
Early Learners TutorKumon Math and Reading
2014 to 2014
Provided excellent one-on-one tutoring to students from ages 3-9, to which they have reported staggering improvements on their academic grades and tests.
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