High School GAP (Going Abroad Program) World History Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

-Grade 10 World History (Prehistory - 1900)

Middle School (G6-9) ELA Department Head, Curriculum Integration Center (CIC)

• Aug 2020 - Present

Elementary School (G1-5) ELA Department Head, Curriculum Integration Center (CIC)

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

-Provide instructional leadership to the ES ELA team-Coach staff on instructional needs and ensure implementation and follow-up of professional development-Work with the AA Director and the ES ELA team to develop, maintain, implement, and assess instructional programs, professional development ideas, etc

Resource Coordinator, Curriculum Integration Center (CIC)

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

-Coordinated and developed G1 to G5 curriculum with ELA teachers based on Common Core State Standards.-Gathered feedback from grade-level teams, and make curriculum adjustments and modifications in line with school’s vision and mission.-Collected teaching resource suggestions from teachers, compile and submit a list for annual budget review-Assist CIC teachers and the ELA department when necessary and appropriate

Full-time ESL/ELA teacher

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2018

-Taught modified American Language Arts classes in line with the Common Core States Standards (CCSS) and listening/speaking ESL classes to multi-cultural elementary and middle high school students-Familiar with Understanding by Design (UbD) framework and Rubicon Atlas Curriculum Mapping tool-Served on the editing team of a bilingual journal on pedagogical issues distributed to international schools and language training centers in China-Served on the Power IT User committee which evaluated and facilitated technological improvements across campus-Co-coached the school badminton team Show less

Foreign Language Substitute Civilian Serviceman (compulsory military service)

• Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

Full-time ESL teacher

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

-Taught English to 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 12th-grade multi-national students, focusing primarily on listening/speaking skills. -Served as one of the editors for the school's language journal: A Dance with Languages -Taught English to 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 12th-grade multi-national students, focusing primarily on listening/speaking skills. -Served as one of the editors for the school's language journal: A Dance with Languages

EFL Textbook Editing Team for New Bridges: Connecting People Through Language and Culture

• Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

Evaluated and critiqued with five editors on a 5-book EFL curriculum on conversational English and basic American culture that has been used in 20+ countries worldwide Evaluated and critiqued with five editors on a 5-book EFL curriculum on conversational English and basic American culture that has been used in 20+ countries worldwide

Adjunct ESL Instructor

• Oct 2007 - Dec 2007

Taught three Reading/Vocabulary classes in a cross-cultural environment, adapting materials to a diverse group of international students from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Spain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, etc. Taught three Reading/Vocabulary classes in a cross-cultural environment, adapting materials to a diverse group of international students from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Spain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, etc.

Adjunct ESL Instructor

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

Taught two ESL classes in the Intensive English Communication Program (IECP): (1) Intermediate Academic class (2) Basic Discovery class. Taught two ESL classes in the Intensive English Communication Program (IECP): (1) Intermediate Academic class (2) Basic Discovery class.

Adjunct ESL Instructor

• May 2007 - Aug 2007

Taught three ESL classes in the American Language & Culture Institute (ALCI): (1) Basic Academic Composition & Reading Skills, (2) Basic Life Skills (3) Advanced Pronunciation Taught three ESL classes in the American Language & Culture Institute (ALCI): (1) Basic Academic Composition & Reading Skills, (2) Basic Life Skills (3) Advanced Pronunciation

Adjunct ESL Instructor

• Mar 2007 - Jun 2007

Taught two non-credit ESL classes: (1) high-beginning writing (2) intermediate listening/speaking Taught two non-credit ESL classes: (1) high-beginning writing (2) intermediate listening/speaking

Adjunct ESL Instructor

• Jan 2007 - May 2007

Taught a beginning high reading/writing class. Taught a beginning high reading/writing class.

Writing Center Consultant

• Feb 2006 - Dec 2006

Diagnosed grad students’ writings and provided suggestions for improvement on academic writing and editing skills Diagnosed grad students’ writings and provided suggestions for improvement on academic writing and editing skills

Cultural-Lingua Project Staff & TESOL Specialist

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

-Developed, coordinated, assessed, taught, and evaluated a 4-week EFL program on oral English and American culture with 11 team members -Trained and coached 11 team members on basic TESOL instructional skills -Result: Participants enjoyed the project, deepened understanding of American & Chinese cultures, and improved relationships between Chinese & U.S. citizens -Developed, coordinated, assessed, taught, and evaluated a 4-week EFL program on oral English and American culture with 11 team members -Trained and coached 11 team members on basic TESOL instructional skills -Result: Participants enjoyed the project, deepened understanding of American & Chinese cultures, and improved relationships between Chinese & U.S. citizens

Campus Intern

• Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

-Trained and mentored student-leaders, primarily focusing on Asian American issues and faith-related topics -Planned and participated in Asian American leadership conferences and summer leadership development project -Cultivated a 50+ person donor base generating $15K -Trained and mentored student-leaders, primarily focusing on Asian American issues and faith-related topics -Planned and participated in Asian American leadership conferences and summer leadership development project -Cultivated a 50+ person donor base generating $15K

Short-Term International English Volunteer

• Aug 2002 - Jul 2003

-Pioneered English clubs, taught conversational English and basic pronunciation at 3 universities -Provided guidance to Kazakh university students to develop academically and socially through extra-curricular activities -Pioneered English clubs, taught conversational English and basic pronunciation at 3 universities -Provided guidance to Kazakh university students to develop academically and socially through extra-curricular activities