Joe Palazzolo Portfolio

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“architecture is the masterly, correct and magnificient play of masses brought together in light.”

-Le Corbusier

Joe Palazzolo

234 N. Forest Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516)639-9684, joepalz@vt.edu WORK EXPERIENCE English Language Teacher, Jeollanamdo Office of Education, Boseong, South Korea • Developed a curriculum to teach to primary school students • Created authentic lesson material for students needs • Enhanced students public speaking and cross-cultural communication skills

Aug 2017 – Dec 2020

English Language Teacher, Escuelas Catolicas De Madrid, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain • Empowered English development of students for primary and secondary schools • Fostered understanding of the relationship between Spain and the United States through classroom activities and personal development of new curricula • Utilized social media to network with current and former cultural ambassadors to crowdsource educational strategy

Sep 2015 – June 2017

English Language Teacher, Escuelas Catolicas De Madrid, Tomelloso, Spain • Assisted in English acquisition of kindergarten, primary and secondary school students • Engaged and activated students language learning ability through various class activities • Collaborated daily with department chairs and teachers to create/discuss lesson plans to effectively enhance language learning

Sep 2014 - June 2015

English Language Teacher, Intercultura Language School, Heredia, Costa Rica • Taught intro and beginner English classes • Tailored lessons according to research and analysis of students needs • Employed original and authentic texts; creating activities targeting receptive and productive skills and language systems

Jan 2014 - June 2014

English Language Teacher, Apex Corporate English, San Jose, Costa Rica • Taught business English classes to corporate employees • Utilized cooperative learning techniques to maximize retention of English language

Jan 2014 - June 2014

Wilmington Area Planning Council Intern, Newark, DE • Conducted GIS analyses related to food and low wage employment transportation access

Feb 2013 - May 2013

Ocean Lifeguard, Town of Hempstead, Long Island, NY

Summer 2009 - 2016

EDUCATION Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA Master of Architecture (MArch 3) August 2021- Current University of Delaware, Newark, DE Bachelor of Arts in Geography May 2013 • Graduated with Departmental Honors • Minor: Art History and Spanish Certificate Proyecto TEFL, Montezuma, Costa Rica 120-Hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate November 2013 - December 2013 LANGUAGE, SOFTWARE & INTERESTS Languages: English (native), Spanish (excellent command), Korean (working knowledge) Software: Proficiency in Revit, Autocad, Lightroom, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Office Suite Interests: Travel, photography, history, drawing, running, surfing, dancing, reading