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Through an assessment process, our teachers are able to correctly gauge our student’s English proficiency. From this assessment teachers are able to customize a program to meet the student’s individual needs.
All teachers are required to maintain a high level of professionalism and teaching effectiveness.
Teaching Team
Amina M. Benman
Teacher
My name is Amina Benman and I am a member of the Teaching Team. I am a French and English major at Canisius and hope to become an English as a Second Language teacher after college. I enjoy reading, writing, playing sports, and traveling. I recently spent a semester studying in Lille, France, and have also travelled to Jamaica, Syria, Canada, and several countries in Europe.
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Teacher Major: Education/Spanish
My name is Brad and I am currently studying Spanish and Education. In the future I hope to become a English as a second language teacher. In my spare time I like to studying foreign languages and go out with my friends.
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Teacher Major: Adolescent Education/Physics
My name is Megan and I am thrilled to be a member of the Mylinkface teaching team. I am an adolescent education major with a concentration in physics here at Canisius College. Mylinkface has been a wonderful opportunity –exposing me to a wholly unique perspective on education and international culture. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, reading, and travelling.
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Teacher Major: Adolescent Education/Math
My name is Erica Jackson and I am an Adolescent Education major with a concentration in Math. I really enjoy working for MyLinkFace and feel that it is a great experience for both my students and me. The cultures of different countries have always interested me and I learn just as much from my students as they learn from me. Along with teaching, I like to work with kids, spend time with my family, and hang out with my friends. In my future I hope to become a high school math teacher.
Teacher
I am a sophomore at Canisius College and will graduate with a degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education with a science concentration. I have done many hours of observation in classrooms around Buffalo and was involved in an after-school program where I tutored children. Currently I am a gymnastics instructor, teaching preschoolers through fifth graders. While I am not at school or working, I enjoy reading, going to the movies, and relaxing with my friends and family. I am very excited about this opportunity, and it will help me reach my goal of positively affecting as many people as I can through education.
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Teacher
I am an undergraduate student at Canisius College pursuing a degree in Animal Behavior and Psychology. I was born and raised in Duxbury, MA. I have always loved traveling. I traveled to Thailand to visit my older sister, who was teaching English to university students. I went to Italy as an exchange student in high school and plan to go back in Spring 2011 for a travel photography course. I have always loved my interactions with international students. I cannot wait to teach others while working for MyLinkFace.
Management Team
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Director of HR and CO-COO
I am a junior at Canisius double majoring in Spanish and Entrepreneurship. In regards to MyLinkFace, I am a management team member focusing in Human Resources. I love being a part of MyLinkFace because I can learn all the functions of being part of a business first-hand and also help international students learn English. Outside of the MyLinkFace, I am also a part of CEO, Spanish club, and several other campus clubs. Outside of school, I love to travel and hang out with friends and family.
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Co-Director of Social Ventures
I am currently pursuing a degree in Biology/Pre-Med and Psychology at Canisius College. My greatest aspiration is to one day work abroad in order medically assist children and adolescence in many third-world nations. My involvement in MyLinkFace started because of my enthusiasm to spread knowledge; and since joining, my focus has been on reaching out to the college community to raise money for the expansion of the organization.
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Co-Director of Web Design and Social Media
I am an Information Systems major in my senior year. I am also working on a video for Dr. Kim in which I went abroad to Korea to explain about entrepreneurship. When I am not at school I play soccer on two teams and snowboard in the winter. Within MyLinkFace, I help Jason out with keeping the website up to date and working. After college I plan on running my own internet based business.
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Co-Director of Human Resources and Fundraising
I am an Entrepreneurship and Management major. I am an active member in C.E.O. (Canisius Entrepreneurship Organization) as the Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Creativity and Innovation, and Vice President of New Venture Creation. Currently, I am a senior member of the Operations Department of MyLinkFace. After college, I plan on further developing my business, Susie Cukes Pickle Company.
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Director of Web Design and Operations
I am currently a duel entrepreneurship and management major with aspirations to take over my family owened architecture firm. I got involved in MyLinkFace to learn hands on experience in business for my future as well as help people around the world. I am involved with CEO (Canisius Entrepreneurs Organization) where I am the Vice President.
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Lindsey Rizzo
I am a junior at Canisius College studying Entrepreneurship and Marketing. In my free time, I am an active member of CEO (Canisius Entrepreneurs Organization) and MyLinkFace. Some of my goals during my remaining time at Canisius are to expand MyLinkFace to numerous countries and to continue developing my leadership skills. After college, I plan to take over my family business and to someday start a business of my own.
Co-Director of Fundraising
I'm an accounting and accounting information systems major with a minor in art history. I am a junior senator and the treasurer of CSA. i am a member of the finance committee, senior week committee, spirit committee, and public safety committee. I also am the chair of senior happy hour this year. I've enjoyed my time with mylinkface so far and am excited to see what next semester will bring
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Pat Saladyga
I am a senior management entrepreneurship dual major at Canisius College. I am an active member of CEO (Canisius Entrepreneurs Organization) were I am the Vice President of Entrepreneurial Leadership. In my leisure time I snowboard, play hockey and jam on my guitar. After college I plan to start a business and support a large family.
Kim Suffoletto Director of Marketing
I am a Marketing and Entrepreneurship major at Canisius College. I joined MyLinkFace because I am interested in learning and growing through hands-on experience how to run a business. I also joined MyLinkFace because I truly enjoy the mission behind helping foreign students to learn English, as I have seen first-hand through studying abroad the difficulty it is being incompetent in an unknown environment. I am also the Vice-President of the Can Do Society. Several of my hobbies include traveling, reading, spending time with friends, and playing tennis. After college, I plan on continuing to grow my professional network, leadership skills, and to own a business of my own one day.
Co-Director of Fundraising
I am a Marketing and Entrepreneurship major at Canisius College. I joined MyLinkFace because I am interested in learning and growing through hands-on experience how to run a business. I also joined MyLinkFace because I truly enjoy the mission behind helping foreign students to learn English, as I have seen first-hand through studying abroad the difficulty it is being incompetent in an unknown environment. I am also the Vice-President of the Can Do Society. Several of my hobbies include traveling, reading, spending time with friends, and playing tennis. After college, I plan on continuing to grow my professional network, leadership skills, and to own a business of my own one day.