jmcguir52@naz.edu
EDUCATION Nazareth College of Rochester
B.A. in Spanish, Political Science
Minor in History
May 2011 GPA Overall: 3.66
GPA in Spanish: 4.0
GPA in Political Science: 3.34
GPA in History: 4.0
Pi Gamma Mu International Social Science Honor Society
Thomas J. Mazzoletti Spanish Award
Outstanding Achievement in SPN 314, High Achievement in SPN 313 & SPN 202
Dean’s List
Trustee Scholarship
Selected Coursework
Cultural Perspectives of Latin America (SPN 204) Latin American National Period (PSC 311)
Border Cultures (SPN 314) History of Latinos in the U.S. (HIS 348)
Testimonial Narratives (SPN 313) Politics of the Developing World (PSC 310)
PRESENTATIONS Globalization and Culture Conference, Rochester, NY (April 8-9, 2011)
“La herida” de NAFTA/TLC para las mujeres de Juárez – Panel presentation to college students, professors and the community which discussed NAFTA and its effects. It analyzed whether NAFTA/TLC has effectively contributed to better social and working conditions of Mexican women in border cities, such as Juárez.
Political Science Thesis Presentation for Senior Seminar, Rochester, NY (March 2011)
“Las Abandonadas” How Feminist Theory explains the negligence of the Mexican government in relation to the Femincidio in Ciudad Juárez. This was a research presentation to college students and professors about the disappearing women in Juárez, and how cultural forces and the socioeconomic status of the victims are underlying causes of the Mexican government’s failure to effectively respond to the femincidio that is occurring in these locations.
INTERNSHIP Monroe County Election Fellowship, Rochester, NY (06/11-11/11)
EXPERIENCE This program was established to recruit, train, and retain college poll workers. These Fellows receive advanced technical, civic and leadership training, and design and implement strategies to recruit additional poll workers from their respective colleges. Fellows will serve as coordinators for the Election inspectors on Election Day. Fellows will have experienced the importance of civic engagement, and community or public service.
COLLEGE Spanish & Political Science Department, Nazareth College of Rochester (09/2010-4/2011)
EMPLOYMENT Academic Tutor
- Provided academic support to struggling students in 200 and above level classes in Spanish and Political Science
- Assisted tutee in developing study strategies to therefore perform higher on exams
- Developed tactics to engage the student in better understanding the material
Phone-a-thon, Nazareth College of Rochester (3/2011)
Rose money for the college, making it more affordable for students to attend Nazareth College
OTHER Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY (7/2010-Present)
EXPERIENCE Soccer Coach, camp counselor
- Used group activities to encourage social engagement
- Provided encouragement and support while setting positive examples
- Improved athletic skills while having fun and building confidence
COLLEGE Nazareth College of Rochester
ACTIVITIES Nazareth College Varsity Track and Field (2008)
Vice-President of Spanish Club (2010-2011)
Undergraduate Senator (2010-2011)
Resident Hall Counsel Board Member (2010-2011)
Student Conduct Hearing Board Member (2011-2012)
Club Italianissimo Member (2010-2011)
Undergraduate Association Finance Committee Member (2010-2011)
Undergraduate Association Steering Committee Member (2010-2011)
LANGUAGE English: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking
Spanish: Excellent in reading, writing and speaking
Italian: Strongly proficient in reading, writing and speaking
STUDY ABROAD Valencia, Spain (Fall 2009)
- Taught English in a school setting to children ages 13-16
- Privately tutored English creating a comfortable learning environment for children establishing English as a second language
- Employed to translate web pages from Spanish into English to advertise to a broader population
- Received a 4.0 while studying abroad
