Hainan University, Hainan, China 2014 - 2015
ESL Lecturer
Developed student-centered oral and written English curriculum and instructional materials, based on authentic English texts and videos. Prepared weekly lesson plans and conducted classroom instruction. Provided students with total immersion in the American English language, by having students write and act in reader’s theater plays, perform in poetry slams, participate in debates, publish class magazines, write a variety of essays, and direct short films. All lessons and activities were adapted to student ability and interest.
Assisted HR in screening perspective teachers. Observed and assessed teacher performance and interviewed applicants. Supervised students participating in the Chinese national CCTV Cup English Speaking Contest.
Yinghua International School, New Jersey, USA 2011 - 2014
ELA Teacher
Developed and implemented differentiated English language arts curriculum; including phonics, spelling, reader’s theater, reading workshop, and writing workshop. Curriculum was aligned to state standards and included units of inquiry. Students’ levels were assessed using WRAP, Wilson, and sight word assessments.
Produced high-achieving students with above average reading levels through activities that increase fluency and comprehension. Published student literary magazine and organized several educational contests. Lead extra-curricular activities, such as photography, Chinese checkers, martial arts, and kickball.
Freelance Translation, New Jersey, USA 2008 - 2011
Chinese to English Translator
Translated educational documents: Individualized Education programs (IEP), Reevaluation Reports (RR), Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP), English for Speakers of Other Languages evaluations (ESOL), Psycho-educational Evaluations, parent letters, handbooks, calendars, etc.
Translated and edited subtitles for a variety of TV shows and documentaries on Da Ai TV (Taiwan).
Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Guangdong, China 2007 - 2008
ESL Lecturer
Taught spoken and business English at the freshman and sophomore level. Assessed students regularly.
Empowered students to speak through a variety of fun activities, promoting correct pronunciation.
Nanjing Oriental Chinese English School, Jiangsu, China 2005 - 2006
ESL Teacher
Taught K-12 oral English using a variety of student-centered learning activities and games.
Developed curriculum and assessments based on English textbooks taught by Chinese staff.
Bancroft Neurohealth, Haddonfield, NJ 2004 - 2005
Teaching assistant
Assisted teacher in implementing instructional programs for autistic children at the elementary school level.
Evaluated student proficiency using discreet trials to recommend suitable programming.
Education
MBA, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
BA, Cognitive Science, Rutgers University, USA
Certification
Teachers of Chinese as a Foreign Language, Confucius Institute
Teaching Chinese, Overseas Community Affairs Council, ROC (Taiwan)
Responsive Classroom, Northeast Foundation for Children
Intermediate Mandarin, Hainan University
Basic Chinese, Shenzhen University
Business English Teacher Training, TEFL International
Teaching English as a Second Language, TEFL International
2010
2004
2013
2013
2012
2009
2007
2006
2004
Languages
English (Native)
Mandarin (Intermediate)
Teaching Skills
Differentiated instruction, Units of inquiry, IB report card comments, Parent-teacher conferences, Reader’s and Writer’s workshop, Guided reading, Leveling books and assessing reading level.
Honors
Certificate of Honor, Shenzhen Polytechnic University
Certificate of Honor, Nanjing Oriental Chinese English School
Core Values Role Model, Bancroft Neurohealth
2008
2006
2004
Technical Skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Systran
Nitro Pro, Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, Chinese language input
