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- 1. EVA ACKERMAN 503.791.9939 gratefuleva@gmail.com Objective: To 鍖nd a tutoring position that celebrates my passion for language and learning, and supports others in their study of foreign language. Related Work Experience: Director of The Wisdom Bridge at the Center for Sacred Studies (CSS), 2012- Present Designed and developed The Wisdom Bridge teleseminar program for CSS, an international non-pro鍖t organization dedicated to sustaining a way of life based on collaboration and reciprocity with the Earth and all Her beings. The Wisdom Bridge is an international educational initiative that brings together wisdom teachings from renowned healers, artist-activists and spiritual teachers that inspire and awaken our participants across the globe and foster deep learning, relation-building and collaboration. Responsible for all course development, outreach and registration, bookkeeping, web content, hosting and moderating courses, Spanish-English translation and bridging relationships between presenters, CSS and participants. http://centerforsacredstudies.org/events/wisdom-bridge-teleseminars/ General Manager, Gracias Madre 2009-2012 Designed and opened highly successful Organic Mexican restaurant in the Mission District of San Francisco. Responsible for all facets of the business -- most notably, staf鍖ng, 鍖nances, maintenance, training, employee satisfaction and reviews. This was a fully bilingual position in an inspirational work environment focused on transformation and personal growth. Led all workshops, mediations, and monthly meetings bilingually for my staff of 45 people. www.gracias-madre.com Manager and Company Translator, Cafe Gratitude 2006-2009 Manager of Berkeley location of Cafe Gratitude. Gained experience co-leading meetings, eventually took over all hiring duties. Facilitated inspirational staff meetings, trained newer managers, and was the right-hand woman to our General Manager. Concurrently, I travelled throughout the 8 locations of Cafe Gratitude and our Central Kitchen, and facilitated
- 2. meetings, mediations, and trainings for our Spanish-speaking employees. Taught day-long transformational workshops in Spanish, focusing on the tools of positive af鍖rmation, gratitude and self-empowerment. Also translated all company-wide notices, legal documents, policy changes, etc. into Spanish as needed. Spanish Tutor 2004-2006 Offered one-on-one Spanish tutoring for students at varying skill levels on a free-lance basis. Tailored lessons to 鍖t individuals needs. Have continued to offer lessons to small groups on the side over the years. Translator, Global Exchange & World of Good 2004 Facilitated international Latin American Externship Program with Global Exchange. Analyzed and translated 鍖eld study reports, compiled data, provided general program support. Developed a self-empowerment manual, in Spanish, for Latin American farmers and craftspeople. This manual provided the information, steps and reference materials for individuals and groups to receive their Fair Trade and/or Organic certi鍖cation, with the intention of raising their wages, living standards, and general quality of life for themselves and their communities. ESL Teacher, 2003 Taught ESL classes in Queens, NY to immigrant Mandarin-speaking women. Developed course materials and activities, created curriculum that worked for my mixed-level class. Average 20 students. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Spanish & Latin American Studies from Mills College; summa cum laude References: Matthew Engelhart -- Owner, Cafe Gratitude & Gracias Madre 415.726.8723 Wendy Cummins -- Director of CSS' Education Department (my supervisor) 209.605.2058 Batul True Heart -- Co-facilitator of the Holy Mamas (Womens Empowerment group) -- 510.610.7893