Dora LaCasse

425 W Crosby Street #4 Missoula, MT 59801 dora.lacasse@gmail.com (406) 396-2448

Education
University of Montana (UM), Missoula, MT: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and English-Literature Minor: French GPA: 3.94

Certification
First Aid & CPR Certification Montana State Certification in Spanish Secondary Education (5-12) January 2011 Expected: January 2012

Work Experience
Research Assistant, Dr. Naomi Lapidus Shin, UM August 2010-August 2011 Work independently transcribing audio recordings of story narratives of Mexican children, developing time-management skills and efficiency. Collaborate with professor to analyze and interpret data. Integrate my backgrounds in Spanish and linguistics to accurately record and analyze data. Tutor, TRiO Student Support Services, UM August 2009-May 2011 Re-taught difficult concepts to students in Spanish, French, Linguistics, and writing classes. Assisted multiple students at once with homework and questions. Tracked student progress in content areas. Student Administrative Assistant, TRiO Student Support Services, UM August 2009-May 2011 Greeted and educate students about program, its requirements and its benefits. Updated the TRiO blog with current information. Tracked the book loan program and update list of books available for check-out. Entered student information in TRiO database to track progress and use of resources. Completed projects for staff members, such as assembling classroom materials. Readmit Advisor, Undergraduate Advising Center, UM January 2008-May 2011 Helped students who have been suspended from The University of Montana to develop a plan for academic success. Educated and advise 65 students from diverse backgrounds about general education requirements, major requirements and available resources in order to promote academic success. Met periodically with 35 reinstated students to track academic progress. Worked independently to manage student files, update students with current information about the University, and complete various projects for staff members. Front Desk Reception, Undergraduate Advising Center, UM January-August 2009 Interacted with a diverse group of students and faculty, answering questions and making proper referrals. Completed projects for staff members of the Undergraduate Advising Center. Tracked Peer advisors as they came in for their office hours and direct walk-in advisees to Peer Advisors. Student Coordinator, Students Tutoring Students, UM January-May 2008 Matched students with prospective tutors. Updated databases which track use of walk-in tutoring, tutors, and students receiving tutoring.

Dora LaCasse
425 W Crosby Street #4 Missoula, MT 59801 dora.lacasse@gmail.com (406) 396-2448

Volunteer and Other Experience

Flagship Volunteer Franklin Flagship Program February 2011-May 2011 Instructed two after-school Spanish classes for students ages eight to eleven. Created dynamic lesson plans that incorporated both language and culture instruction and elicited student response and participation. Managed student behavior in order to retain student attention and successfully complete lessons. Peer Club President Undergraduate Advising Center, UM August 2010-May 2011 Lead meetings of all peer club members, introducing the topics on the agenda and delegating tasks to members. Maintained contact with staff supervisors and student members, facilitating communication and updating all parties on the progress of club projects. Recruited members to participate in club events and create agendas and master schedules. Peer Advisor, Undergraduate Advising Center, UM April 2007-May 2011 Helped students whose majors are undeclared, pre-psychology, pre-communication, and business freshman create a class schedule for each semester. Educated students about general education requirements, major requirements, University policy, and resources available on campus. Gave walk-in advising, seeing a diverse group of students with a wide variety of questions. Test and Data Administrator, Erin Quirk, Oaxaca Mexico January-June 2010 Found and recorded native Spanish speakers learning English for two doctoral students at the City University of New York. Coordinated English Proficiency tests for each subject Utilized Spanish skills to recruit subjects and explain the testing and recording process.

International Experience
4 week Language program at LUniversit Catholique de lOuest in Angers, France July 2010 4 month Study Abroad in Oaxaca Mexico through Spanish Department February-June 2010 2 week study abroad in Nicaragua through Environmental Studies Dept. June 2009 7 week independent backpacking trip in Western Europe and Northern Africa May-July 2008

Honors
Diversity Advisory Council Student Achievement Award Spring 2011 Spanish Outstanding Senior Spring 2011 Finalist for Student Employee of the Year Spring 2010 4.0 GPA List Spring 2007, Summer 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010 University of Montana Deans List 2006-2010 Scholar of the College of Arts and Sciences 2006-2010

Activities and Affiliations

Creative Consultant, Social Media Workgroup Member, Mortar Board National Senior College Honors Society Fall 2010-May 2011 2008-2010