EXPERIENCE:
The Latin School of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois August 2014 - Present
Chinese Teacher
Led Chinese language classes for grades 5-8. Integrated technology into the existing Chinese language curriculum.
The Potomac School, McLean, Virginia August 2008 - June 2014
Chinese Teacher
Led small classes for students in grades 7-12. Designed curriculum for a new Chinese Studies program in the middle and upper schools. Established sister-school relationship with Chinese high school.
Imago for the earth, Cincinnati, Ohio March 2008 – June 2008
Environmental Education Intern
Led outdoor and environmental classes in an urban nature center. Designed summer-camp program.
Northern Arizona Conservation Corps, Flagstaff, Arizona July 2007 – December 2007
Corps Member
Maintained and constructed new trails. Built fences around National Park land.
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana September 2004- June 2007
Associate Instructor
Led discussion sections and drill periods with twenty or more students for larger history and culture lecture classes and smaller language classes. Graded homework, examinations, and term papers.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Mandarin: Advanced Level (Speaking 4/5, Listening 4+/5, Reading 5/5)
ILR Language Skill-Levels evaluated by The Washington Language Center May, 2007
French: Advanced Level
EDUCATION:
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Fall 2007
Master of Arts in Chinese Literature (GPA 3.8)
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec October 2004
Bachelors of Arts in East Asian Studies (Minor in History) - First Class Honors (GPA 3.7)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
University of Colorado STARTALK program, Boulder, Colorado
July 3 - August 15, 2014
Workshop on incorporating Learner-Centered Technology into the classroom
George Mason STARTALK Summer Institute, Fairfax, Virginia
June 17 – July 5, 2013
Integrated performance assessment training for K-12 Chinese and Arabic Teachers
Hamilton-ACC STARTALK Teacher Program, Clinton, New York
July 1 – July 14, 2012
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Fall 2007
Master of Arts in Chinese Literature (GPA 3.8)
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec October 2004
Bachelors of Arts in East Asian Studies (Minor in History) - First Class Honors (GPA 3.7)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
University of Colorado STARTALK program, Boulder, Colorado
July 3 - August 15, 2014
Workshop on incorporating Learner-Centered Technology into the classroom
George Mason STARTALK Summer Institute, Fairfax, Virginia
June 17 – July 5, 2013
Integrated performance assessment training for K-12 Chinese and Arabic Teachers
Hamilton-ACC STARTALK Teacher Program, Clinton, New York
July 1 – July 14, 2012
Advanced language and pedagogy training for K-16 Chinese Teachers
Bryant STARTALK Chinese Teacher Program, Smithfield, Rhode Island
July 6 – July 24, 2010
Bryant STARTALK Chinese Teacher Program, Smithfield, Rhode Island
July 6 – July 24, 2010
Language and pedagogy training for K-12 Chinese Teachers
Intensive Summer Language Institute, Changchun, China
June 25 - Aug. 8 2009
Advanced language training for K-12 Chinese Teachers funded by the State Department
ACC-CLASS Intensive Summer Chinese Teachers Institute, Beijing, China
June 29 - Aug. 4 2008
Advanced language training funded by a Fulbright-Hayes grant from the Dept. of Ed.
Valparaiso University Summer Immersion Program, Hangzhou, China
June 25 - Aug. 13 2006
Advanced Chinese language training
McGill University - School of Continuing Education, Montreal, Quebec
October 2004
Certificate of Fluency in French
Intensive Summer Language Institute, Changchun, China
June 25 - Aug. 8 2009
Advanced language training for K-12 Chinese Teachers funded by the State Department
ACC-CLASS Intensive Summer Chinese Teachers Institute, Beijing, China
June 29 - Aug. 4 2008
Advanced language training funded by a Fulbright-Hayes grant from the Dept. of Ed.
Valparaiso University Summer Immersion Program, Hangzhou, China
June 25 - Aug. 13 2006
Advanced Chinese language training
McGill University - School of Continuing Education, Montreal, Quebec
October 2004
Certificate of Fluency in French
