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
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”
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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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