Experience

San Mateo Adult and Career Education
• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Long Term Substitute Teacher

  • May 2023 - Present


Shmoop

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum Writer

  • Jul 2016 - May 2017

  • Outlined the curriculum for Chinese I and Chinese II for Shmoop's online learning platform, each spanning an academic year (180 days of instruction). • Insured the scope of the curriculum met strict standards, including Common Core and other accepted standards for Chinese instruction • Wrote the instructional content for the lessons in Units 1, 3, and 5, which included vocabulary, grammar, and cultural topics, as well as teacher's notes, and instructions for differentiation and… Show more • Outlined the curriculum for Chinese I and Chinese II for Shmoop's online learning platform, each spanning an academic year (180 days of instruction). • Insured the scope of the curriculum met strict standards, including Common Core and other accepted standards for Chinese instruction • Wrote the instructional content for the lessons in Units 1, 3, and 5, which included vocabulary, grammar, and cultural topics, as well as teacher's notes, and instructions for differentiation and extension of the material in each lesson. Each Unit consists of 20-25 lessons a piece. • Wrote glossaries and pertinent cultural concepts in an index for teacher and student access. • Scripted audio dialogues and videos as needed. • Created unique exercises and practice activities for each of the lessons. • Adhered to Shmoop's unique voice throughout. • Worked with an editor to provide the best possible product for their needs. Show less • Outlined the curriculum for Chinese I and Chinese II for Shmoop's online learning platform, each spanning an academic year (180 days of instruction). • Insured the scope of the curriculum met strict standards, including Common Core and other accepted standards for Chinese instruction • Wrote the instructional content for the lessons in Units 1, 3, and 5, which included vocabulary, grammar, and cultural topics, as well as teacher's notes, and instructions for differentiation and… Show more • Outlined the curriculum for Chinese I and Chinese II for Shmoop's online learning platform, each spanning an academic year (180 days of instruction). • Insured the scope of the curriculum met strict standards, including Common Core and other accepted standards for Chinese instruction • Wrote the instructional content for the lessons in Units 1, 3, and 5, which included vocabulary, grammar, and cultural topics, as well as teacher's notes, and instructions for differentiation and extension of the material in each lesson. Each Unit consists of 20-25 lessons a piece. • Wrote glossaries and pertinent cultural concepts in an index for teacher and student access. • Scripted audio dialogues and videos as needed. • Created unique exercises and practice activities for each of the lessons. • Adhered to Shmoop's unique voice throughout. • Worked with an editor to provide the best possible product for their needs. Show less



Curious.com

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Reviewer and Writer

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Reviewed thousands of lessons for publishing on Curious.com's marketplace. Lesson topics ranged from hands-on subjects like crafts, hobbies, and cooking, to academic subjects like philosophy, sociology, and advanced math. • Researched topics as necessary in order to come up with the relevant exercises and descriptions. • Wrote descriptions for lessons and courses that would match keywords and drive SEO. • Created exercises (multiple choice questions, True/false, etc.) pertaining to… Show more • Reviewed thousands of lessons for publishing on Curious.com's marketplace. Lesson topics ranged from hands-on subjects like crafts, hobbies, and cooking, to academic subjects like philosophy, sociology, and advanced math. • Researched topics as necessary in order to come up with the relevant exercises and descriptions. • Wrote descriptions for lessons and courses that would match keywords and drive SEO. • Created exercises (multiple choice questions, True/false, etc.) pertaining to lesson content. • Communicated as needed with other writing team members and video editors regarding necessary edits or needed clarification before publishing. • Reviewed and edited teacher-published content, to insure it met Curious' standards for inclusion on their platform. • Wrote downloadable materials lists, instructions, and recipes for lessons, as needed. Show less • Reviewed thousands of lessons for publishing on Curious.com's marketplace. Lesson topics ranged from hands-on subjects like crafts, hobbies, and cooking, to academic subjects like philosophy, sociology, and advanced math. • Researched topics as necessary in order to come up with the relevant exercises and descriptions. • Wrote descriptions for lessons and courses that would match keywords and drive SEO. • Created exercises (multiple choice questions, True/false, etc.) pertaining to… Show more • Reviewed thousands of lessons for publishing on Curious.com's marketplace. Lesson topics ranged from hands-on subjects like crafts, hobbies, and cooking, to academic subjects like philosophy, sociology, and advanced math. • Researched topics as necessary in order to come up with the relevant exercises and descriptions. • Wrote descriptions for lessons and courses that would match keywords and drive SEO. • Created exercises (multiple choice questions, True/false, etc.) pertaining to lesson content. • Communicated as needed with other writing team members and video editors regarding necessary edits or needed clarification before publishing. • Reviewed and edited teacher-published content, to insure it met Curious' standards for inclusion on their platform. • Wrote downloadable materials lists, instructions, and recipes for lessons, as needed. Show less



Udemy

• India
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Writer/Blogger

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  • Researched and wrote articles and tutorials for Udemy's marketing blog. Topics ranged from cooking and image editing to mastering aspects of foreign languages. • Added or created appropriate images as needed for illustrative purposes on tutorials. • Submitted articles for approval and publication on their blog. • Researched and wrote articles and tutorials for Udemy's marketing blog. Topics ranged from cooking and image editing to mastering aspects of foreign languages. • Added or created appropriate images as needed for illustrative purposes on tutorials. • Submitted articles for approval and publication on their blog.



Talenthouse

• Netherlands
• Human Resources Services

• Contract Writer/Blogger

  • 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Created, composed and edited 100's of blog posts for Talenthouse’s Wordpress blog – features, artist profiles and promotional posts. • Researched and wrote many blogs for features, from tips and inspiration to profiling trending and trendy art, music, film, photography and creative efforts online. • Conducted dozens of interviews profiling artists from around the world who are in Talenthouse’s online community, as well as winners of Talenthouse's Creative Invites • Written… Show more • Created, composed and edited 100's of blog posts for Talenthouse’s Wordpress blog – features, artist profiles and promotional posts. • Researched and wrote many blogs for features, from tips and inspiration to profiling trending and trendy art, music, film, photography and creative efforts online. • Conducted dozens of interviews profiling artists from around the world who are in Talenthouse’s online community, as well as winners of Talenthouse's Creative Invites • Written promotional posts for different featured contests, sponsored by artists and companies such as Eric Clapton, Abby Road, OkGo, Oracle, Playstaion, Nokia, etc. • Researched various practices for social media, online outreach, and the downfalls of spec work • Edited the internal Confluence Wiki for best practices regarding blog writing and research • Assisted in creating content for the company’s Pinterest and Instagram accounts, as well as alerting the social media manager of things to tweet, share on tumblr, or promote on Facebook Show less • Created, composed and edited 100's of blog posts for Talenthouse’s Wordpress blog – features, artist profiles and promotional posts. • Researched and wrote many blogs for features, from tips and inspiration to profiling trending and trendy art, music, film, photography and creative efforts online. • Conducted dozens of interviews profiling artists from around the world who are in Talenthouse’s online community, as well as winners of Talenthouse's Creative Invites • Written… Show more • Created, composed and edited 100's of blog posts for Talenthouse’s Wordpress blog – features, artist profiles and promotional posts. • Researched and wrote many blogs for features, from tips and inspiration to profiling trending and trendy art, music, film, photography and creative efforts online. • Conducted dozens of interviews profiling artists from around the world who are in Talenthouse’s online community, as well as winners of Talenthouse's Creative Invites • Written promotional posts for different featured contests, sponsored by artists and companies such as Eric Clapton, Abby Road, OkGo, Oracle, Playstaion, Nokia, etc. • Researched various practices for social media, online outreach, and the downfalls of spec work • Edited the internal Confluence Wiki for best practices regarding blog writing and research • Assisted in creating content for the company’s Pinterest and Instagram accounts, as well as alerting the social media manager of things to tweet, share on tumblr, or promote on Facebook Show less



AdMob

• India
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Storyboard Artist

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  • Provided storyboards for a short commercial promoting a Google ad service • Worked closely with the director to provide desired boards satisfactorily and in a short timeframe • Provided storyboards for a short commercial promoting a Google ad service • Worked closely with the director to provide desired boards satisfactorily and in a short timeframe



Root-1

• United States
• Research Services

• Freelance Illustrator

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Provided badges, logos, and type for the educational games, StoryLines, ShmashCards, and Go-Go Kittens • Created wireframes for new badge pages used in the iOS and online game StoryLines • Followed up with detailed suggestions on best implementation of the new feature • Designed the look of the new badges and levels of award to be given for in game achievements • Brainstormed logo designs based on popular superhero comics and cartoons for ShmashCards • Created a vector-based… Show more Provided badges, logos, and type for the educational games, StoryLines, ShmashCards, and Go-Go Kittens • Created wireframes for new badge pages used in the iOS and online game StoryLines • Followed up with detailed suggestions on best implementation of the new feature • Designed the look of the new badges and levels of award to be given for in game achievements • Brainstormed logo designs based on popular superhero comics and cartoons for ShmashCards • Created a vector-based thematic font for use in game effects and titles in Adobe Illustrator • Provided consultation for colors, look, and typeface of final site • Created several cat characters following popular Japanese manga styles for Go-Go Kittens • Drew each “character” with different expressions for them to exhibit while playing the game using Illustrator • Provided wireframes and mockups for the layout and feel for the game for visual reference • Created and edited help and settings buttons and icons • Provided feedback and consultation for visuals and audio Show less Provided badges, logos, and type for the educational games, StoryLines, ShmashCards, and Go-Go Kittens • Created wireframes for new badge pages used in the iOS and online game StoryLines • Followed up with detailed suggestions on best implementation of the new feature • Designed the look of the new badges and levels of award to be given for in game achievements • Brainstormed logo designs based on popular superhero comics and cartoons for ShmashCards • Created a vector-based… Show more Provided badges, logos, and type for the educational games, StoryLines, ShmashCards, and Go-Go Kittens • Created wireframes for new badge pages used in the iOS and online game StoryLines • Followed up with detailed suggestions on best implementation of the new feature • Designed the look of the new badges and levels of award to be given for in game achievements • Brainstormed logo designs based on popular superhero comics and cartoons for ShmashCards • Created a vector-based thematic font for use in game effects and titles in Adobe Illustrator • Provided consultation for colors, look, and typeface of final site • Created several cat characters following popular Japanese manga styles for Go-Go Kittens • Drew each “character” with different expressions for them to exhibit while playing the game using Illustrator • Provided wireframes and mockups for the layout and feel for the game for visual reference • Created and edited help and settings buttons and icons • Provided feedback and consultation for visuals and audio Show less



Freelance Writer

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract writer

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  Articles for SEO generation • Researched various fantasy races and tropes from literature to gaming • Composed articles to be used for SEO purposes • Introduced and described the development of these characters for those unfamiliar with these concepts • Received a positive endorsement for the work at its close Articles for SEO generation • Researched various fantasy races and tropes from literature to gaming • Composed articles to be used for SEO purposes • Introduced and described the development of these characters for those unfamiliar with these concepts • Received a positive endorsement for the work at its close



Cornerstone Academy

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Foreign Languages

  • Oct 2001 - Oct 2011

  • Responsible for instruction and curriculum of 6th through 8th grade Mandarin, as well as high school. • Coordinated the middle school and high school Mandarin and Spanish programs with Cornerstone Academy’s Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs) to adhere to the accreditation process • Maintained and strengthened the foreign language program’s adherence to California state standards by establishing a set of rubrics for use by teachers to ensure consistent practices. •… Show more • Responsible for instruction and curriculum of 6th through 8th grade Mandarin, as well as high school. • Coordinated the middle school and high school Mandarin and Spanish programs with Cornerstone Academy’s Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs) to adhere to the accreditation process • Maintained and strengthened the foreign language program’s adherence to California state standards by establishing a set of rubrics for use by teachers to ensure consistent practices. • Expanded the middle school curriculum incorporating various sources and activities by using different approaches to second language acquisition. • Communicated and provided feedback to parents and administrators in order to facilitate student success or to recommend disciplinary measures • Oversaw the expansion of the Mandarin program into the lower elementary grades. • Taught additional electives as needed, creating curricula and activities appropriate for the courses. Show less • Responsible for instruction and curriculum of 6th through 8th grade Mandarin, as well as high school. • Coordinated the middle school and high school Mandarin and Spanish programs with Cornerstone Academy’s Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs) to adhere to the accreditation process • Maintained and strengthened the foreign language program’s adherence to California state standards by establishing a set of rubrics for use by teachers to ensure consistent practices. •… Show more • Responsible for instruction and curriculum of 6th through 8th grade Mandarin, as well as high school. • Coordinated the middle school and high school Mandarin and Spanish programs with Cornerstone Academy’s Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs) to adhere to the accreditation process • Maintained and strengthened the foreign language program’s adherence to California state standards by establishing a set of rubrics for use by teachers to ensure consistent practices. • Expanded the middle school curriculum incorporating various sources and activities by using different approaches to second language acquisition. • Communicated and provided feedback to parents and administrators in order to facilitate student success or to recommend disciplinary measures • Oversaw the expansion of the Mandarin program into the lower elementary grades. • Taught additional electives as needed, creating curricula and activities appropriate for the courses. Show less



Ubisoft

• France
• Computer Games
• 700 & Above Employee

• Educational and Linguistic consultant

  • Apr 2008 - May 2008

  Consultation for "My Chinese Coach" (Nintendo DS and iOS) • Evaluated lesson structures and vocabulary utilized in the video game for appropriate scope • Evaluated the game content for linguistic accuracy and clarity • Communicated precisely necessary changes and recommendations • Evaluated voice over auditions for accuracy and provided a recommendation for hiring • Edited in-game dictionary Consultation for "My Chinese Coach" (Nintendo DS and iOS) • Evaluated lesson structures and vocabulary utilized in the video game for appropriate scope • Evaluated the game content for linguistic accuracy and clarity • Communicated precisely necessary changes and recommendations • Evaluated voice over auditions for accuracy and provided a recommendation for hiring • Edited in-game dictionary