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CORY JAMES LOWE

   

Education

United States Peace Corps                         Chengdu, China

TEFL Training   August 2016

• Successfully completed a 20 week, 90+ classroom hours, TEFL Summer Training program

• Specialized program designed for teaching Chinese University Students

• Created semester plans designed to meet national and international Oral English standards

Northeastern University                          Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Political Science                                   Sept. 2011 – May 2015

• Recipient of “Give a Year” scholarship rewarded for commitment to national volunteer service

• Mandarin Chinese – Intermediate level

• Completed 50 page research thesis titled: “Origins and the Modern Roots of Inequality”

Bunker Hill Community College                  Boston, MA       

Coursework towards Associates in History and Government               Sept. 2009 – June 2011

• BHCC Foundation Grant: Fully paid tuition awarded for outstanding public service in the Boston Community

• Dean’s list with high-honors (GPA 3.65) for every semester until transferring to Northeastern University

Experience

China Foreign Affairs University                  Beijing, China

Foreign Lecturer of International Relations                                September 2018-Present

•       Crafted original comprehensive course materials for an introductory course to International Relations

•       Taught over 500 hours of courses in topics such as: international relations, topical discussion, intercultural communications, rhetoric, debate, international trade, International development, and others

•       Developed class specific lesson plans, grading rubric, syllabi material based to meet national standards

•       Initiated a school-wide Academic Support Center, connecting students with qualified teachers for 1:1 tutoring support, professional and leadership development

•       Participated as a judge and coach in interpreting & translation, speaking, and debating competitions

U.S. Peace Corps                               Chengdu, China

TEFL Technical Trainer                                                    June 2018-August 2018

• Trained and prepare 80 American citizens to work two years as TEFL teachers in Universities throughout China

• Responsible for over 85 hours of TEFL training designed to mimic real-world challenges faced by TEFL teachers

• Evaluated Trainees on a number of criteria related to TEFL to make recommendations for university placement

U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer

Sichuan Normal University                                                     June 2016-June 2018

•       Nominated for the “Tianfu Friendship Award” for Sichuan Provincial Foreign Experts, by my university and local community

•       Coordinated with the English Department to provide teacher training for K-12 English teachers throughout the province of Sichuan.

•       Facilitated 2-week training to over 100 K-12 English teachers focusing on: linguistics, material adaption, intercultural communication, leadership development

•       Created a Student Internship program to provide aspiring future teachers with real world opportunities to develop their English, professional, and academics skills

•       Held internal leadership roles as an LGBTQIA advocate and liaison, Technical Trainer, and volunteer support representative.

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center         Boston, MA

 Teacher                                                                    August 2014-June 2016

•       Responsible for developing and implementing ESOL lesson curriculum based on State DESE framework for over 300 teaching hours

•       Provided lesson content that is goal oriented to the needs of adult language learners with college and career aspirations

•       Developed a weekly technology session with goal of providing college and career level skills

•       Implemented VIP group for students struggling to meet their language goals

•       Led monthly out of the classroom teaching opportunities with local businesses and organizations

•       Created a twice monthly lesson on American Civics designed to orientate new immigrants to American culture

Jiahua Language School                            Shenzhen, China

Teacher                                                                      June 2012-January 2014

•       Led and taught over 1500 hours of beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses

•       Developed original Business English curriculum focused on mergers, acquisitions, innovation, R&D, assets, liabilities, and logistics

•       Worked on a cross-cultural team to create cohesive curriculum for both English and Chinese language learners

Crowne Plaza Hotel                                Shanghai, China

Foreign Management Consultant                                              January 2012-July 2012

•       Facilitated weekly Hotel English trainings to over 50 native Chinese speaking staff members

•       Assisted in getting 52 native Chinese speakers to pass the C-level Hotel English test, a prerequisite for gaining 5-star status

Bank of America                               Boston, MA

Intern Manager                                                         May 2009-August 2009

•       Managed Bank of American PIC summer internship program which hosts 51 high school interns

•       Coordinated logistical details for seven weekly professional development workshops for student interns

•       Oversaw Classroom at the Work Place, Bank of America's program to help students struggling with SAT and MCAS preparation

Americorps Volunteer, City Year                     Boston, MA

Senior Corps Member, National Service Volunteer                         August 2007-June 2009

•       Served over 2500 hours of service at schools, parks, beaches, tutoring, mentoring, painting, building

•       Led a team of 7 full time volunteers at the P.A. Shaw Elementary School in Boston

•       Created a free after-school program for 45 low-income youth; focused on tutoring, leadership development,

•       Saw test scores, homework completion, and attendance rise in classrooms with corps members

•       Created community service and leadership development curriculum for 150 Boston middle school students

•       Led 50 outside adult volunteers in refurbishing an abandoned youth rehabilitation center

Spoke to 250 Harvard Alumni about the power of giving back to your community 

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