Jennifer Wakefield

JENNIFER WAKEFIELD - ABOUT Native American English Speaker Raised in the Pacific Northwest and Southern California in a bilingual household in late childhood, I understand the nuances of language acquisition and acculturation. My American and Thai heritage allows me to bridge cultures in a simple and easy to understand way. Beyond English, I speak Thai conversationally and have dabbled in French and a touch of Spanish. Language, to me, is a gateway to understanding diverse perspectives: engaging, practical, and fun. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Psychology California State University, Northridge, California, United States, 2009 Minority Access to Research Careers Pre-Doctoral Program Northridge, California, United States EXPERIENCE English Teacher, Remote https://www.Superprof.com March 2024- Current Family Translator Within the family of origin, I was a native English speaker in a non-native speaking household for many years, from late childhood to mid-adulthood. January 2003-March 2024 COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Miss Congeniality, 2004 Miss Thailand World Pageant, Thailand Voted “Miss Congeniality” (Miss Friendly) by the Pageant Contestants of 2004 Volunteer, 100 hours Emergency Department,Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, November 2023-January 2024 “What you seek is seeking you” ~ Rumi~