Her experiences in Brazil and China have taught her to appreciate the world’s diversity and to cross cultures successfully. McGinnis graduated with a Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She also has eight years of experience in the automotive industry working in various HR positions. McGinnis was a high school teacher teaching vocational business skills. Prior to her international assignments, Ms. While in Brazil, the International School of Curitiba engaged her services for curriculum and staff development. In addition to her language studies, she worked for Fiske School teaching English as a second language to Brazilian nationals.

McGinnis also lived with her family as an expatriate in Brazil for three years where she studied Portuguese. In addition to her overseas experience in China, Ms. In China, she conducted cross-cultural training programs, studied Mandarin, worked for the International School of Beijing providing classes to their staff, and provided Pilates training to individuals in the expatriate community of Beijing. McGinnis lived with her family as an expatriate in Beijing, China. Terri has worked with large automotive companies, automotive suppliers, oil companies, national office supply and furniture companies, the construction industry, electronic companies, IT companies, chemical companies, not to mention many other national and international companies.Ī well-read and traveled individual, Terri has lived in and navigated different cultures successfully. Terri is an independent cross-cultural trainer specializing in helping families moving overseas, assisting those coming from overseas to live and work in the U.S., and providing group business briefings on China, Brazil and USA. How do I write a proposal that stands out from the competition?.What are some tips and tricks for working with multicultural and global teams?.How do I promote and market my services as an intercultural trainer?.I’m interested in working with international schools, universities, NGO’s, and not-for-profit organizations – How should I get started and who do I contact?.She is currently the Executive Director of The Interchange Institute, a NEASC and CIS school accreditor, and serves on the board of The Namibia Project. She co-founded The Academic Achievement Bureau where she worked with international schools and universities conducting research on their organization and providing services to aid intercultural understanding, transition adjustment, and student achievement. Tasha Arnold is an experienced leader and researcher in the field of education specializing in cross-cultural training, transition support, and program development for schools, universities, and global teams.

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