Chong Zhao
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Experience
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InAmerica Education
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant for College Preparation and Enrichment
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May 2023 - Present
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Executive Principal
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2020
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Executive Principal
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2020
• Supervised and evaluated teaching staff of over 100; assessed FDEG educational standards; determined school budget ($2.36 million for 2019); delegated and supervised departmental work;• Participated in curricula development, staffing and budget for new Kunming campus (to include kindergarten, primary, middle and high schools with a total enrollment capacity of 3000 students); responsible for promoting FDEG’s philosophy, curricula, teaching methodologies and goals to government officials;Initiated and operated diversified programs:Deputy, First Decision Education Support Program (FDESP)• Worked closely with Provincial Poverty Alleviation Office to identify areas of need, developed support program and coordinated funding; identified deserving students from remote areas in Kunming; coordinated full financial support for 28 minority children to attend FDEG till 2020 (funded through school profits, company sponsorship and private donations)ESL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT• Co-developed ESL curriculum to facilitate English learning for preschool to grade 6; oversaw illustration of texts based on prototype characters of FDEG teachers and students; successfully published Happy Elephants Series textbooks which over 1000 students (including our preschool programs) are currently using; planning to market curriculum to Yunnan private schools in 09/2020• Co-developed online ESL curriculum guide for preschool to grade 2 Show less
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Director Of International Affairs
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2014
• Managed international teaching staff of 10; delegated work assignments and developed English curriculum for FDEG primary and secondary schools• Worked with government officials to obtain work visas for international staff
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Wuhan New Oriental School
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Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Lecturer and Trainer
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2009
• Taught English language classes 32 hours per week to over 1,500 students; assisted in development of English language curriculum based on research conducted on popular English textbooks such as “New Concept English”, “Look, Listen and Learn” and “New Integrated English” • Provided weekly teacher training workshops to over 300 WNOS teachers for professional development and promotion of effective teaching methods; mentored teachers and reviewed pedagogical strategies • Taught English language classes 32 hours per week to over 1,500 students; assisted in development of English language curriculum based on research conducted on popular English textbooks such as “New Concept English”, “Look, Listen and Learn” and “New Integrated English” • Provided weekly teacher training workshops to over 300 WNOS teachers for professional development and promotion of effective teaching methods; mentored teachers and reviewed pedagogical strategies
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Wuhan Modern English School
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Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Lecturer
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Sep 2003 - Jun 2005
• Taught English language classes to over 100 students aged 10 - 16; collected curriculum materials (audios, videos, and written texts) to develop English curriculum (researched “Disney English” and Family Album USA”) to facilitate English learning; administered placement tests to determine strategies for optimal student placement. • Taught English language classes to over 100 students aged 10 - 16; collected curriculum materials (audios, videos, and written texts) to develop English curriculum (researched “Disney English” and Family Album USA”) to facilitate English learning; administered placement tests to determine strategies for optimal student placement.
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Education
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Teachers College, Columbia University
Master of Arts - MA, Curriculum and Instruction -
Clark University
Master of Science - MS, Finance, General -
Wuhan University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics; Administration