Mariah J Jessen-Priestle

mjjess90@gmail.com | 8924 Maverick Draw | San Antonio, TX 78250 | (402) 309-3333

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Gained knowledge of language theory competencies such as assessment protocols, language acquisition
theories, approaches to teaching reading, writing, and grammar.
 Practical experience assistant teaching in an adult ESL setting, teaching ESL to children online, customer
service, and managing entities.
 Knowledgeable with PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, Endnote and Google Drive.
 Conducted research for class assignments pertaining to assessment, sociolinguistics, refugees, graduate
level students, and activity theory within writing practices.
 Experience assimilating into new cultures which led to a deeper understanding of the many factors related
to language learning such as: individual learner differences, importance of cultural understanding,
successful and unsuccessful approaches to being taught German, and the importance of knowing basic
grammar knowledge.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
Masters: Teaching English as a Second Language In Progress-December 2018

Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE

Bachelor of Arts: English and German May 2014
Minor: Japanese

Study Abroad Program

Universitat Trier Trier, Germany
Courses in: German, English, and Teaching English as a second language October 2012 – June 2013

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Substitute Teacher San Antonio, TX
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México June 2018 – Current
 Execute teacher’s lesson plan to the best of my abilities with short notice
 Research extension activities or engaging topics to further the content when possible
 Flexible schedule
 Adaptable to teaching in any range of language learners and classes offered

Contracted Online ESL Teacher San Antonio, TX

VIPKID June 2017- Current
 Engage students with TPR, relica and synthetic phonics
 Give timely feedback for each student’s progress
 Build relationships and cultural understanding
 Ensure all lesson objectives have been taught

Literacy Camp Leader San Antonio, TX

UTSA Young Writers Camp and LENS Camp June-2017-August 2017
 Prepare classroom materials and lesson plans
 Create a community of writers and readers
 Develop and enrich students’ literacy skills
Mariah J Jessen-Priestle
mjjess90@gmail.com | 8924 Maverick Draw | San Antonio, TX 78250 | (402) 309-3333

Graduate Assistant (TESL) San Antonio, TX

University of Texas at San Antonio September 2016- May 2017
 Assist professors with copy-editing
 Create schedules and conduct language classes for exchange students
 Promote and organize the Texas Language Education Research Conference
 Prepare and mail out welcome packets to new students via e-mail and USPS

Assistant ESL Intern Teacher Lincoln, NE

Southeast Community College and Workforce Development Summer 2012 & Fall 2013
● Help teach classes of 10-15 adult students, often varying in age, cultural background, native language, and
English proficiency
● Developed impromptu teaching ability by being asked to teach on the spot without prior notice
● Offered outside classroom help, cleaned up classroom
● Assisted students learning new vocabulary and grammar
● Assisted students one on one or in a group when concepts required additional explanation
● Encouraged students to come up with correct answer through deductive reasoning

RESEARCH INTEREST
 The application of socioliterate theory to pedagogy and student development in literacy practices
at the graduate level with a particular interest in the use of Activity theory.

RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
 Navigating academic databases
 Identification of relevant literature
 Proper use of Keywords and phrases
 Highly skilled at skim reading for important information

SCHOLAR APPOINTMENTS AND SERVICE

Committee Board Member, 2017-18

Texas Language Education Research Conference 2017
University of Texas at San Antonio

Committee Vice-President, 2016-17

Texas Language Education Research Conference 2017
University of Texas at San Antonio

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Self-employed Oshkosh, NE
Farm Manager May 2012- Present
● Construct and execute contracts
● Maintain knowledge of current stocks to manage the sale of crops
● Responsible for damages and malfunctions, the security of property, communication with tenants and staff,
and managing finances

Cosmetics Brand Manager/Trainer

San Antonio, TX
Mariah J Jessen-Priestle
mjjess90@gmail.com | 8924 Maverick Draw | San Antonio, TX 78250 | (402) 309-3333

Target June 2015-June 2017

● Unload and Stock merchandise
● Set sales planners
● Train new team members
● Troubleshoot and find quick solutions to problems in a timely and efficient manner
 Report stock inconsistencies and assist with loss prevention
● Respond to guest help request calls

Presentation/Pricing/Logistics Team Member/Trainer Omaha, NE

Target October 2014-May 2015
● Set up Planograms and tear old ones down
● Troubleshoot and find quick solutions to problems in a timely and efficient manner
● Assist the logistics team in replenishing merchandise
● Assist Price Change team identifying markdowns
● Respond to guest help request calls
● Assist with loss prevention

HONORS AND AWARDS

Alpha Chi 2018
 National College Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi 2018
 Multidisciplinary collegiate honor society
Kappa Delta Pi 2017-2018
 Educators Honor Society
Alpha Mu Gamma 2010-2014
● Excellence in foreign language recognition.

References available upon request