Experience

China University of Petroleum 中国石油大学(华东)

• China
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foreign Expert in English Language

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Yew Chung International School

• Hong Kong
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Guidance Counselor & Secondary IB & IGCSE English Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Mar 2023



Veritas Prep

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Admissions Consultant

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022



Jilin International Studies University

• China
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lecturer, Department of English

  • Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for the English Department during this past spring semester. Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for the English Department during this past spring semester.



College Counseling & Academic Services

• Midland, Michigan, United States

• College Admissions and English Writing Consultant

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2021

  Established and manage an original admissions counseling program that prepares Chinese students for study abroad opportunities and the university admissions process in the US and UK. Achieved a 100% acceptance rate of admission in at least one of students’ top choices (all within top 300 US colleges and universities). Established and manage an original admissions counseling program that prepares Chinese students for study abroad opportunities and the university admissions process in the US and UK. Achieved a 100% acceptance rate of admission in at least one of students’ top choices (all within top 300 US colleges and universities).



Northwood University

• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Reference and Research Specialist

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Cultivated positive relationships with students and faculty members throughout their library visits, expertly identified and recommended library resources materials for students research and group projects. Cataloged periodicals and books; assisted in organizing and maintaining library materials; executed other tasks as required. Cultivated positive relationships with students and faculty members throughout their library visits, expertly identified and recommended library resources materials for students research and group projects. Cataloged periodicals and books; assisted in organizing and maintaining library materials; executed other tasks as required.



University of North Texas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Prepared and presented lectures to undergraduate and graduate students in Sports Management. Developed and implemented "flipped classroom" teaching strategies that integrated lessons and assignments with Content Management System delivery. Prepared and presented lectures to undergraduate and graduate students in Sports Management. Developed and implemented "flipped classroom" teaching strategies that integrated lessons and assignments with Content Management System delivery.



Lanzhou University

• China
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lecturer & English Language Specialist, School of Foreign Languages and Literature

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  Taught courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English as a Second Language (ESL), and American Studies to college students. Additionally, created curriculum, lesson plans, and educational activities; evaluated and reported on student work and progress. Taught courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English as a Second Language (ESL), and American Studies to college students. Additionally, created curriculum, lesson plans, and educational activities; evaluated and reported on student work and progress.



Jilin University

• China
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lecturer & English Language Specialist, School of Foreign Languages & Literature

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  Developed courses on English as a Second Language (ESL) and American History and Culture to STEM graduate students. Examined program structure, curriculum development, and international study preparation of the "western" educational model to provide Chinese teachers and administrators with constructive feedback. Developed courses on English as a Second Language (ESL) and American History and Culture to STEM graduate students. Examined program structure, curriculum development, and international study preparation of the "western" educational model to provide Chinese teachers and administrators with constructive feedback.



Kaplan International Pathways

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• College Preparatory Teacher & English Language Specialist

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Presented college preparatory courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and American Studies for the US-Sino Pathways Program. Advised high school students on study abroad preparation. Presented college preparatory courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and American Studies for the US-Sino Pathways Program. Advised high school students on study abroad preparation.



West Virginia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, International Center for Performance Excellence; Fitness Information Technology Publishing

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

  Spearheaded an embedded entrepreneurial nice publishing company, Fitness Information Technology (FIT), from creating strategic plans to controlling a $750K annual budget for acquiring and developing academic books. Directed six full-time staff members and two interns across the editorial, marketing, and production departments; consulted with the Dean on international research initiatives and partnerships. Initiated and managed the re-branding of FIT and ICPE while implementing solutions (e.g. Performance Support/Knowledge Management systems) that improved the quality and consistency of the publishing process. Increased annual book acquisitions by 50% and sales revenue by 30% over the course of tenure. Show less



University of Lincoln

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lecturer in History & Academic Program Leader of American Studies, School of Humanities

  • Jan 2004 - Jul 2008

  Oversaw the American Studies program and facilitated History courses, including developing curriculum, presenting lectures and seminars, and published original research. Successfully led the American Studies team through the external/national program validation process. Launched three new study abroad partnerships with U.S. colleges, working with the Admissions and Marketing departments to recruit new cohorts of students. Contributed original published research to the national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) for the successful History submission. Show less



University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Assistant Professor

  • Jul 2000 - Jun 2003

  Designed three new courses and instructed graduate and undergraduate students. Served on departmental and college committees. Facilitated and published original research; developed extensive collected readings collections for Sports in the Western World and Cultural Politics of Sport courses, which were printed by the university print services. Launched a new book series (Sport and Popular Culture) with the University of Tennessee Press and served as the Founding Editor. Designed three new courses and instructed graduate and undergraduate students. Served on departmental and college committees. Facilitated and published original research; developed extensive collected readings collections for Sports in the Western World and Cultural Politics of Sport courses, which were printed by the university print services. Launched a new book series (Sport and Popular Culture) with the University of Tennessee Press and served as the Founding Editor.



Human Kinetics Publishers

• Canada

• Acquisitions Editor

  • Aug 1997 - Apr 2000

  Commissioned authors to develop academic books, evaluated manuscripts, and provided authors with editorial direction. Liaised with Editorial, Design, Production, Marketing, and Publicity departments in all aspects of the publishing process to meet professional standards within budgetary and scheduling constraints. Charted a new subject area (sport in the humanities and social sciences) within the academic acquisitions program. Commissioned authors to develop academic books, evaluated manuscripts, and provided authors with editorial direction. Liaised with Editorial, Design, Production, Marketing, and Publicity departments in all aspects of the publishing process to meet professional standards within budgetary and scheduling constraints. Charted a new subject area (sport in the humanities and social sciences) within the academic acquisitions program.