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Emmeline Shachory

Chicago

Summary

Natural curiosity and a passion for hands-on learning has allowed me to gain a wide variety of skill sets over the course of my somewhat diverse educational and professional history, though at heart, I am driven by the search for knowledge and connection. After graduating with a B.A. in Applied Linguistics & Multilingualism, spending a year post-grad in Mexico, and finally settling in Chicago, I now find myself seeking the opportunity to narrow in on an area of my experience in the field of research, arts, or service (or hopefully some combination thereof). As a meticulous, detail-oriented worker as well as a patient and personable team member, I hope to find a supportive environment where I can learn as well as contribute own skills, both innate and learned, to a meaningful end.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

Wild Terrains
01.2019 - Current
  • Wild Terrains is a travel company which caters to small group travel and promotes hospitality and community amongst female travelers in Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, France, and Japan
  • Because WT partners with women-owned businesses to create unique and culturally-informed itineraries, I act as liaison and translation correspondent between our U.S.-based team and entrepreneurs around the world
  • Over the course of my 6-year tenure, my tasks have included investigating new destinations, initiating outreach, drafting event plans, creating budget projections, and web design

Language Tutor

Self
06.2021 - Current
  • Tutor students in both English and Spanish for academic and real-world applications
  • Mentor and coach students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence in a second language
  • Assist students in developing study skills and strategies

Stained Glass Artist

Solstice
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Restored stained glass windows and art pieces at this independent studio on the Southside of Chicago
  • Learned soldering and weatherproofing techniques, assisted with installations, worked safely with many different tools and chemicals

Studio Assistant

Dianna Frid
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Dianna Frid is a professional textile/mixed media artist and graduate professor at UIC
  • During my first year in the city, I assisted Dianna part-time in her studio in preparation for two of her solo gallery shows, namely Time is Textile (Alan Koppel Gallery, Nov ‘22) & pre-knowing / un-knowing (Patron Gallery, June ‘23), as well as with tasks relating to her work in the meantime, such as organization, material prep, scheduling, and installation

Assistant Teacher

Regina Hugues
06.2022 - 01.2022
  • Developed lesson plans in both English and Spanish
  • Scheduled classes, responded to emails, prepared for each lesson based on a given student's individual history, and filled in for Regina as instructor on occasions when she could not be present
  • Helped initiate and record an interview series for a personal oral history project

Server

Various
07.2015 - Current
  • Since I was old enough to acquire a work permit, I have consistently worked in the food and beverage industry as everything from a food runner to a barback to server to assistant manager
  • Working in a fast-paced environment with the goal of creating a seamless experience for guests has taught me invaluable skills, hard and soft, such as time management, multitasking, conflict resolution, and compassion
  • I currently work at Sportsman’s Club in Ukranian Village, Chicago, where I have bartended for two years

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics & Multilingualism

University of California At Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2021

Skills

  • Dedicated researcher
  • Engaged, independent learner
  • Adaptable team member
  • Trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
  • Experience in translation and advanced language teaching (English - Spanish)
  • Skilled mediator

Timeline

Stained Glass Artist

Solstice
08.2023 - 02.2024

Studio Assistant

Dianna Frid
07.2022 - 07.2023

Assistant Teacher

Regina Hugues
06.2022 - 01.2022

Language Tutor

Self
06.2021 - Current

Researcher

Wild Terrains
01.2019 - Current

Server

Various
07.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics & Multilingualism

University of California At Santa Cruz
Emmeline Shachory