Education

ITTT 120-hour TESL certificate

Internationally recognized TEFL certificate course, with a practical emphasis on teaching skills, language awareness, phonology, and classroom management.

January - June 2012

 

Purdue University, School of Agriculture, West Lafayette  IN

Bachelor of Science, May 2010

Field of study: Biochemistry

GPA: 3.63/4.00

 

Practical and Work Experience

 International English school, Xiamen, Fujian, China

 Responsible for total preparation of lesson plans including activities and games to teach grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.

 Observe demonstration lessons from other teachers and propose feedback and criticism of teaching technique and style

 Participate in a variety of promotional and demonstrative excursions in accordance with company agenda

Foreign Teacher (Native Speaker). September 2012 - present.

 

Knox County ARC, Vincennes, IN

 Administered medication and closely documented client health and vitals

 Served as role model and mentor for client behavior and decision making

 Assisted clients to sustain independence in hygiene, feeding, and daily life

Direct Support Professional. September 2011 – September 2012. 

 

Lafayette School Corporation, Lafayette, IN

 Assisted in the daily care of special needs students with varying conditions, including Autism, behavioral disorders, and physical disabilities

 Maintained a learning atmosphere while conducting classes in strict adherence to instructions and regulations provided by absent teachers

 Flexibly worked in various different classroom settings based on needs of school corporation and students

Para-Professional and Substitute Teacher. January 2011 – May 2011.

 

Glen Acres Elementary School, Lafayette  IN

 Interacted with a diverse population of K-12 students at varying ability levels

 Supervised afterschool study groups often with forty or more students

 Introduced new methods of teaching or explaining difficult material

 Conferenced with teachers about individual student progress and goals

“Math and Reading Tutor.” Community service. September 2009 – May 2010

 

Language, interests, misc.

Mandarin Chinese, traditional characters (intermediate level)

Three semesters instruction at Purdue University; 3 years self-study

Held internship in Dr Chen Chaoying plant pathology lab, National Taiwan University (2010)