Van Der Kar: Resume

Ben Van Der Kar

5109 4th Ave

Seaside, CA 93955

(805) 450-6547

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE – Position as ASAP Spanish tutor

EXPERIENCE                                                                              

                Study Abroad Participant, three months of Spanish courses in Argentina and Chile

• Lived with local Spanish speaking families
• Completed courses in grammar, literature and culture taught in Spanish
• Individual travel where speaking Spanish was a must

Link Crew Leader, Carpinteria High School

• Led group of incoming freshmen in adapting to high school
• Coordinated activities/games
• Helped accommodate freshmen in new school through personal mentoring

Ranch Hand, Van Der Kar Family Farm

• Assistance with tasks of Spanish speaking workers
• Load and haul avocado bins to shipping yard
• General ranch maintenance

EDUCATION

California State University at Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA                               Expected date of graduation: May 2013

Studying for a major in Spanish with a minor in Agricultural Business

Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA                                                    Date of graduation: May 2011

Cumulative GPA: 3.8

Relevant Coursework:

                Spanish                                                                Intercultural Communications

                Personal Development                                 Small Group Communications

QUALITIES

• Articulate – I am approachable and can easily find common ground with others.
• Diligent – In not being fluent upon my return from studying abroad I committed to majoring in Spanish.-
• Patient – I find reward in listening to others problems and helping to solve them.

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

• Member of La Sociedad Nacional Hispánica – Sigma Delta Mu (2010)
• Presidents Honor Roll at Santa Barbara City College (2009-2011)