Patricia Kershaw
Heidelberg
Summary
Born in Germany, grew up in New York City and Houston, moved to Europe to study and have lived, worked and raised two children since, as single mother.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Musician
Self Employed
04.2019 - Current
Singing, Songwriting, Guitar, recording, Organizing gigs, jam sessions and performing at various events, parties, concerts and funerals.
English Instructor
NATO
05.2004 - 08.2013
- Taught Beginner to Advanced English lessons to multicultural NATO members and their families at Patton, Heidelberg, Germany
English Instructor
Deutsch-Amerikanisches-Institut
09.2002 - 07.2008
Created teaching method and concept and successfully started and built up what is now the OWLS Program at DAI. Taught ESL to youth ages 3-14 yrs through music, movement games, Mother Goose and other children’s books, rhymes, creative worksheets and fun, engaging, confidence building activities.
After School Program Assistant
Heidelberg Youth Serviced
03.1999 - 05.2004
Planned and organized travel and after school activities for American military youth (11-18 yrs) in Middle School and High School. Assured safety and mental and emotional support of ca. 150 youth (rotational) on site and on trips within Europe.
Education
BA In Psychology -
Psychology, German
Skills
Singing, Songwriting, Background in Music, Psychology, Education, Retail and Financial Aid
Organizational, Logistics, Events, Public/Motivational Speaking, German, Spanish, Sales, Performing, Stress Resistant, Communication, EI, Childcare, Household, Property and Gastronomy Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03 FEB 1969
Hobbies and Interests
Singing, Songwriting, Guitar, The Arts, social service, swimming, biking, hiking, Yoga
Certification
NATO (Letter of Recommendation)
Driver‘s License (German/American)
AAFES (Sales)
HYS (CPR, Child Development)
DAI (Newspaper)
Timeline
Musician - Self Employed
04.2019 - Current
English Instructor - NATO
05.2004 - 08.2013
English Instructor - Deutsch-Amerikanisches-Institut
09.2002 - 07.2008
After School Program Assistant - Heidelberg Youth Serviced
03.1999 - 05.2004
Schiller International University - BA In Psychology,
Schiller International University - , Psychology, German
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