Objective
To demonstrate my passion for people, success, learning and language and in so doing, to change lives for the better.
Career Summary
Mandarin Educator, Community Service Coordinator
August 2014 – August 2015
Tesseract School Phoenix, AZ
At Tesseract School, I provide a framework and preparation for students to travel to China. I also help all students explore their passions and define who they are as responsible global citizens.
● Mandarin language classes & Curriculum Development
● Chaperoning students to China.
● Club sponsor and Community Service Enrichment
Chinese, ESL Teacher/ Director of Academic Support
September 2010- August 2014
Hilton Head Prep. School Hilton Head Island, SC
A school is a community. I help students find their place in this community and provide a positive, constructive learning environment.
• Chinese language classes & curriculum development
• ESL classes and academic support counseling
• Extra-curricular activity supervisor & student mentor
Associate Professor of English
February 2009-February 2010
Tangshan Teacher’s College Tangshan, Hebei Province, China
I offered bi-lingual courses to students, but had the opportunity to give them so much more – a view into the English speaking world critical to their future success.
• Spoken English language classes & curriculum development
• English-speaking world culture & immersion events & curriculum development
• Office management & evaluation administration
EPIK Teacher
December 2007-February 2009
Gangwon-Do Office of Education Goseong -Gun, Gangwon-Do, RoK
I was responsible for 5 different public schools in the rural district of Goseong-Gun–3 high schools (one a vocational high school), a middle school, and an elementary school.
• Lesson planning for various levels and proficiencies, grading and editing work
• Community-building, ethics and discipline
• School events, competitions, office management and administration
Business ESL Instructor
September 2006-May 2007
Je-avant Career Services Beijing, China
I was responsible for private lessons in the greater metropolitan area. This included several suburbs of Beijing, teaching students English in preparation for their lives and careers.
• Lesson and lecture planning, customized for student needs and interests
• Collecting materials and preparing unique educational experiences for students ranging in age from 17 to 52!
Qualifications
Chinese Language and Cultural Studies August 2003-May 2007
Emory & Henry College Emory, Virginia
Hispanic Literature August 2003 – May 2007
Emory & Henry College Emory, Virginia
Member of Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society (Sept. ‘04 – May ‘07)
Chinese Language and Modern History August 2006 – May 2007
Peking University Beijing, China
Languages
• Fluent Spoken and Written Mandarin
• Conversational Spoken and Proficient Written Spanish
• Fluent Spoken and Written English (first language)
Volunteer Work
Emory United Methodist Church, 2005 – 2007
Hurricane Relief, Soup Kitchen Work, Donation Collection, Meals On Wheels Driver
Appalachian Center for Community Service, 2003-2006
ESL Instructor, After-School Program Director Kindergarten Level (Spanish), Director of an ESL Program for Migrant Workers and Their Children
