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Connor D. Simmons

csimmons@iwu.edu

617-95-73-98

Education

• Illinois Wesleyan University GPA: ||  3.5, Cum Laude /  Graduation: May 2019
  • B.A., Sociology and Hispanic Studies
  • Minor, Latin American Studies

Work Experience

• Hampton Inn | Pontiac, IL || Front Desk Attendant, June 2019 – October 2019
  • Managed the reception in a hotel along Route 66.
  • Checked arrivals into their rooms, gave recommendations on local tourist attractions, and worked to ensure the satisfaction of all guests.
• CEIP El Perelló | El Perelló, València  || Conversation Assistant, October 2019 – Present
  • Worked at a public grade school alongside a teacher as part of a government program for foreign English speakers.
  • Spoke English with students, prepared classroom activities, and shared American culture.

Tutoring Experience

• IWU Language School for Kids, Spanish Language Assistant  ||   January – May 2017
  • Volunteered as a language assistant for two 8-week sessions. Sought to instill an appreciation of the Spanish language
• IWU Language Resource Center, Spanish Language Tutor   ||  August 2018 - April 2019
  • Held tutoring hours each week to assist students with their Spanish language abilities,
  • including proof-reading essays, structured conversations, and preparation for exams and quizzes. Internships

Internships

• The Immigration Project | Bloomington, IL   ||  Translator, September – December 2017
  • Aided undocumented immigrants in downstate Illinois in obtaining legal services by translating documents from Spanish to English,
  • transcribing voicemails, assisting clients by reminding them of upcoming appointments,
  • and occasionally interpreting for the receptionist. 5 hours/week.