Christina Lee

 Christinalee0420@gmail.com • sites.miis.edu/christinalee

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EDUCATION

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey                                                            May 2018

M.A. Candidate, International Education Management

M.A. Candidate, Public Administration

 

California State University, Chico

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science                                                                                             May 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish                                                                                                           May 2014

 

 

INTERNATIONAL AND MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Summer Intensive Language Program,                                                                                          Summer 2016

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

• Emphasis in French language skills

• Engaged in activities and conversations which provided perspective about French culture and the Francophone world

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Study Abroad

National University of Costa Rica, Heredia, Costa Rica                                                               January 2011 to May 2011

University of Granada, Granada, Spain                                                                                         August 2013 to July 2014

• Emphasis in Spanish language skills

• Participated in cultural engagement actives, and gained a perspective about the varying cultures and viewpoints

• Learn to work and interact with a more diverse group than previously exposed to

 

United States Embassy Intern                                                                                                          Summer 2012

Department of State, Asuncion, Paraguay

• Prepared biographies of the new cabinet members that assumed office with the new presidency

• Aided in drafting sections in the 2012 Human Rights Report

• Assisted in the running of local checks for Leahy Vetting processing

• Attended businesses meetings with perspective entrepreneurs and businesses owners

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teaching

Adelanto Joint Unified School District, Adelanto, CA                                                                      October 2015 to June 2016

• Follow and teach lesson planes assigned by permeate teacher for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

• Coordinating and guiding others to meet objectives and goals

• Manage classroom activities to ensure that students and aids are in a safe environment

• Determine appropriate penalty for any inappropriate behavior or misconduct

 

Office Assistant                                                                                                                                 June 2009 to June 2016

Neighborhood Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Los Angeles, CA

• Support management on variety of tasks, including organizing client files, scheduling appointments, monitoring and recording expenditures.

• Collected relent client information needed to complete taxes, bookkeeping or other services

• Handling payments and creating payment plans for clients.

• Responsible for maintaining proper amounts of office material as well as insuring the functionality of office equipment.

 

Sales Associate                                                                                                                           August 2014 to December 2014

Lakeshore Learning Store, San Bernardino CA

• Provide excellent customer service to all new and returning clients.

• Operate cash register once a transaction has been made.

• To be aware of items that need to be stocked or reshelf as well as maintain a clean and safe environment.

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Wildcat Ambassador                                                                                                                         August 2012 to May 2013

Office of Admissions, CSU, Chico

• Help students during their transitional from high school to college atmosphere.

• Host and facilitate activities for groups of prospective students in classroom or college fair situations

• Travel to school sites and recruitment events, both locally and out of the Chico area

• Represent the Chico student experience while accurately communicating general admissions requirements and campus opportunities, student services and other areas of student interests

 

Paralegal Intern                                                                                                                                 August 2012 to May 2013

Associated Students: Community Legal Information Center, CSU, Chico

• Assist consumers with complaints against businesses and issues dealing with fraud, identity theft, credit debt and bankruptcy.

• Notify clients of requirements and time limits with issues in small claims, lemon law, and contracts.

• Inform people how to file complaints to federal agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commissions and a wide range of private groups.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Sensitivity Training                                                                                                                                 October 2016

Center for Conflict Studies, MIIS, CA

• Facilitated by Ericka Huggins a human rights activist, poet, educator, former Black Panther member and political prisoner.

• Explored the intersections of identity, power and privilege on our campus and will guide us to be better allies for racial equity. 

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