Ave Altius

AVE ALTIUS Castries, St. Lucia -;-EDUCATION Master of Science, Community and International Development Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, 2014 - 2016 Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and International Studies Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, 2010 – 2013 (magna cum laude) EXPERIENCE Social Studies and Spanish Teacher – Castries, St. Lucia, August 2018 – Present  Design course outlines and course work for Spanish and Social Studies;  In-class instruction of both subjects from Grade 7 to 11;  Grading and assessing students’ knowledge of different topics. Administrative Assistant - WECG, Remote, Feb 2018 – November 2018  Compile monthly company invoices for independent contractors;  Conduct research and writing on special education issues;  Research and prepare presentations for conferences. Graduate Assistant - Andrews University, Michigan, USA, Oct 2014 – Dec 2016  Researched issues in international development such as economics, advocacy, and poverty;  Wrote and edited academic papers, reports, and correspondence;  Assisted in the preparation of teaching materials, graded student papers, and curriculum research. Intern – Focus Development Association, Antananarivo, Madagascar;  Developed community development projects and proposals;  Developed gender based violence curriculum for teachers implemented in a classroom;  Wrote and edited grants. Intern - Organization of American States, Washington, D.C., USA, Jun – Aug 2013  Conducted research into political processes in Latin America and the Caribbean;  Edited and translated speeches and research documents between Spanish and English;  Wrote country reports on countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Administrative Assistant - Venezuelan Embassy, St. Lucia, October 2009 – July 2010  Translated documents, recordings and correspondence between English and Spanish;  Wrote and edited correspondence in Spanish and English;  Managed and organized Embassy document filing system. PUBLICATIONS Women’s access to leadership in Madagascar: The value of history and social political activism. Altius, A., & Raveloharimisy, J. (2016). Journal of International Women’s Studies. SKILLS Languages: Proficient in Spanish; B1 Level of French; working knowledge of Korean; Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite, SPSS, NVivo; Experience using online learning platforms; Research, writing and editing. COLLEGIATE/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Andrews University Community Development Club Public Relations Officer, 2014 - 2015 Midwestern State University Student Government Senator, 2012 – 2013 Midwestern State University Student Ambassador, 2012 – 2013 Spanish Tutor, 2011 – 2013