Bilingual Elementary Educator Portfolio

Professional Summary

Bilingual (Thai/English) educator candidate eligible for a Virginia Provisional License in PK–6 Elementary upon hire through the iteach VIRGINIA alternative certification program. U.S. Citizen holding a U.S.-equivalent Bachelor of Arts in English and has passed all Virginia Praxis Elementary Education subtests. Completed all required Virginia educator pre-employment trainings. Seeking an elementary teaching position with a focus on the early grades (PK–3), or an instructional assistant, substitute, or special education role with Fairfax County Public Schools.

Licensure & Certification

iteach Alternative Certification Candidate (iteachVIRGINIA) — Verified eligible for a Virginia Provisional License, PK–6 Elementary (#5001), upon hire.
Praxis Elementary Education (Virginia): Passed all required subtests — Multiple Subjects (5001), Reading & Language Arts (5002), Mathematics (5003), Social Studies (5004), Science (5005), and Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205).
Foreign academic credentials evaluated as U.S.-equivalent (Foreign Credentials Service of America, 2025).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English 2008–2011

Khon Kaen University, Thailand

U.S. equivalency: Bachelor of Arts in English (FCSA, 2025); cumulative GPA 3.32.

Concentrated coursework in English linguistics, reading, writing, translation, phonetics, and sociolinguistics.

Student Teaching Practicum 2011–2012

2nd Grade, Udon Thani Province, Thailand

Virginia Educator Trainings

Cultural Competency Training
Virginia Department of Education (15 PD points)
Dyslexia Awareness
Virginia Department of Education (5 PD points)
Child Abuse & Neglect — Recognizing, Reporting & Responding for Educators (Mandated Reporter)
Virginia Department of Social Services
Regulations Governing the Use of Restraint & Seclusion in Virginia Schools
Virginia Department of Education
Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED
American Heart Association (Valid through Sept 2027)

Professional Experience

Guest Services Associate, “At Your Service” 2015–2016

Marriott — Bangkok, Thailand

Served as a central point of contact for guests, resolving inquiries and service issues promptly and professionally.
Coordinated conference room bookings and scheduling, ensuring accuracy across multiple requests.
Communicated daily with an international clientele, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Administrative / Back-Office Associate 2014

AIS — Bangkok, Thailand

Provided administrative and back-office support for one of Thailand’s largest telecommunications companies, handling records, documentation, and routine office operations.
Maintained accuracy and confidentiality while managing high volumes of paperwork and data entry.

Languages & Skills

Languages: Native Thai; Professional fluency in English.

Classroom-Ready Skills:

ELL / Multilingual Support Culturally Diverse Classrooms Student Safety & Wellbeing CPR / First Aid Certified Restraint & Seclusion Regulations Mandated Reporting Microsoft Office Suite Virtual Learning Tools