Grace Scoffield
Student
Lehi
Summary
Bilingual professional with advanced Spanish and intermediate Arabic proficiency. Over two years of experience in management and Spanish teaching, developing strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills. Currently studying abroad in Morocco, expanding language and cultural understanding. Known for attention to detail, initiative, and adaptability, with a strong desire to apply diverse skills in a healthcare setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Language Teacher and Tutor
Provo Missionary Training Center
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Taught Spanish to 350+ missionaries, managing groups of 10 to 40 for 3-4 hours at a time, fostering understanding through native and non-native language instruction.
- Mentored new teachers, led weekly meetings, and conducted training sessions to improve teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed missionary performance, provided personalized feedback, and worked with struggling learners in 1 on 1 meetings each day to drive improvement.
- Substituted for 20+ groups of missionaries to ensure continuity.
Shift Lead Manager
Costa Vida
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Led opening/closing duties, including cash handling and inventory management every shift.
- Led and trained a team of 5-14 employees, for the duration of the shift.
- Translated instructions for staff from management between English and Spanish on a daily basis.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively. Settling concerns professionally.
Shift Lead Manager
Costa Vida
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed opening and closing duties, including cash handling, inventory, and shift preparations.
- Led a team of 5-14 employees, assigning tasks and providing feedback.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints professionally.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Family Life: Family Studies & Arabic Language
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Arabic Intensive Study Abroad Program
AMIDEAST
08.2024 - 12.2024
Skills
- Spanish (Advanced)
- Arabic (Intermediate)
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Initiative
- Customer Service
- Money Handling
- Team Collaboration
Volunteer Experience
Assistant Trip Leader — San José, Costa Rica, June 2022
Humanitarian XP
- Assisted as a trip leader in building an orphanage in Costa Rica, working with a group of 20 youth (ages 16-19) during a 2-week service project.
- Supported trip leaders in decision-making, led devotionals for the youth, and helped redirect the group to stay on task.
- Developed leadership, communication, and adaptability skills in a challenging environment.
Missionary — San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov 2020 – May 2022
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Organized community service projects for 50+ people to address local needs.
- Facilitated teaching and mentorship programs, navigating progress of 20 such individuals at a time, fostering growth in diverse cultural settings.
- Evaluated ongoing community efforts, identified areas for improvement, and implemented new strategies to enhance progress and impact.
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Arabic Intensive Study Abroad Program
AMIDEAST
08.2024 - 12.2024
Language Teacher and Tutor
Provo Missionary Training Center
06.2023 - 08.2024
Shift Lead Manager
Costa Vida
09.2022 - 03.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Family Life: Family Studies & Arabic Language
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - Current
Shift Lead Manager
Costa Vida
01.2019 - 05.2020
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