Self-introduction:
Education
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, May 2013
BA degree in International Studies
• Specialization in East Asian Studies and Chinese Minor
• Graduated Cum Laude and with Honors in the Arts and Sciences
Chinese Language Experience
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, May 2013
Chinese Minor, specialization in East Asian Studies
• Completed three levels of Mandarin at the university level
Ocean University, Qingdao, Shandong
International student, June 2012-August 2012
• Completed intensive summer course in Mandarin
Teaching Experience
Cuizhu Foreign Language Experimental School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
English Teacher, August 2013 - Present
• TEFL in China certification
• Focus on teaching colloquial and formal oral English
• Teach students in grades 3 and 4
• Develop and implement daily lessons plans designed to involve class in learning process
• Fostered a classroom culture of engagement through a wide variety of teaching techniques
Peking University, Beijing, China
English Teacher, August 2013
• Taught primary and junior high students
• Responsible for daily lesson plans designed to engage students in speaking English
Columbus Literacy Council, Columbus, Ohio
Volunteer teacher, November 2010 – June 2013
• Taught functional English to adult speakers of other languages
• Worked both individually and in group settings
• Work to increase students listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
Camp Cedar, Casco, Maine
Head of Trips Staff, June 2010 – July 2013
• Responsible for organizing trips program and managing trips staff
• Lead trips outside of camp for children ages 7-15 ranging from simple day hikes to multi-day mountaineering trips
• Taught campers survival skills to increase their self-sufficiency in wilderness environments
• Certifications include Wilderness First Aid (WFA), State Certified Trip Leader, Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR
The Dowd Education Center , Columbus, Ohio
English and Math Tutor, February 2008 – June 2010
• Worked with homeless students once a week to increase core curriculum competency
• Taught both individually and in small group settings