Ruby Obermiller
High School English Teacher at Shanghai Korean School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Teaching College-Level Writing
California State University, ChicoAug, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
California State University, ChicoAug, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Shanghai Korean School
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China
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School English Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Present
Courses include: • English Language (Speaking/Writing) (7th-10th grade) • British/American Literature (7th-10th grade) • Advanced Debate & Composition (11th-12th grade) • Assume all responsibilities of classroom teacher including the design and implementation of curriculum, lesson plans, assessments and evaluations; perform administrative duties including recording and reporting student outcomes • Integrate technology to engage students, enhance comprehension and support development of academic research, technical, and study skills • Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of academic rigor, collaboration, and support • (Hiring Manager) Carry out hiring and orientation procedures for new foreign staff, conduct interviews, determine demo-lesson materials, advise on visa related matters, and report outcomes to Department Head, VP and Principal • (Writing Coordinator) Develop writing placement tests for incoming students, organize and compose prompts for writing competitions, and oversee English Newspaper club in order to publish school newspaper • Collaborate closely with Speaking Coordinator to establish and maintain speaking/writing objectives for middle/high school as well as determine and purchase books Show less
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Sanda University
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor of English Language
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
Courses included: • EAP (Majors/Non-Majors) • Western Culture (English Majors) • Developed and implemented curriculum for first-year English major and non-major students of intermediate to advanced levels of English proficiency, focusing on academic writing, communication, and cross-cultural awareness • Integrated technology to engage students, enhance comprehension and support acquisition of academic research and technical skills • Presented and participated in extra-curricular activities including student/faculty orientations, school events (i.e. English Corner), and professional development workshops (i.e. English-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program) • Established and maintained positive relationships with students and colleagues, contributing to an environment of academic rigor and support Show less
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English Language Teacher
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
Courses included: • Practical/Survival English (7th -12th grade) • Interview/Business English (Adult) • Kids English • Managed all responsibilities of classroom teacher including the implementation of curriculum, lesson plans and assessments; performed administrative duties including recording and reporting student outcomes • Integrated technology and supplemental materials to engage learners, enhance lessons, and ensure thorough comprehension • Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication and support Show less
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English Language Teacher (online)
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
Courses included: • Practical/Survival English (7th -12th grade) • Interview/Business English (Adult) • Kids English • Undertook all responsibilities of classroom teacher including the implementation of curriculum, lesson plans and assessments; performed administrative duties including recording and reporting student outcomes • Formatted all lessons and materials for use in the online classroom • Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of innovation and support Show less
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California State University, Chico
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor of English (Composition)
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Aug 2011 - May 2013
Courses included: • English 130EI: Academic Writing (3 courses) • English 30 & 30E: Writing Workshop (5 courses) • Summer Bridge (EOP): Writing Workshop (2 courses) • Developed and implemented curriculum for first-year composition students based on a social constructivist approach to learning, tasking students with in-depth investigations of non-academic/academic writing samples through an acquired understanding of theories of genre and discourse communities • Integrated technology and supplemental materials to engage students, enhance comprehension and support development of academic research skills • Prepared students for public display of final research papers at the English department’s annual symposium (Rough Cut Festival & Write On) • Contributed to the university’s mission to promote cross-cultural awareness, understanding, and support; coordinated networking opportunities for students • Participated in weekly professional development workshops; presented results of curriculum implementation to English department faculty Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2011
California State University, Chico
English, BA (Linguistics minor), English Language and Literature, General -
2011 - 2013
California State University, Chico
Teaching English as an International Language (TIL), MA, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor -
2005 - 2008
Yakima Valley College
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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