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Austin, Texas, United States

At GlobalLogic, I leverage linguistic expertise to refine NLP models for natural user interaction. I've analyzed ad relevance to improve search experiences, rewritten AI summaries for increased user engagement, grounded bullet points in source material for accuracy, and crafted conversational queries to unlock AI's potential for dialogue.

Milford, Utah, United States

As the owner of Wing Chun Hall, I lead curriculum development, manage business tasks, and teach adults self-improvement and threat awareness. My focus is to equip them with skills to mitigate potential threats.Situation: Engaged in a rigorous five-year research project, I undertook the challenge of unraveling the authentic origins of Wing Chun martial arts, necessitating extensive historical analysis and cross-cultural communication.Task: My multifaceted task encompassed conducting extensive research, analyzing intricate historical data, and facilitating the translation of Chinese historical documents into English. The research culminated in the publication of a scholarly book by SUNY Press, which has been adopted as a textbook in Asian Studies at multiple universities.Action: Over the course of five years, I led a collaborative research effort, demonstrating my proficiency in historical analysis and cross-cultural communication. I organized the translation of Chinese documents to English, ensuring accuracy and bridging the language barrier. Simultaneously, I established an online forum dedicated to scholarly martial arts research, fostering intellectual communities.Result: The culmination of this research was the successful publication of a scholarly book and the creation of an intellectual forum. This project not only unearthed historical truths but also broadened the scope of martial arts scholarship. It showcased my ability to conduct extensive research, analyze complex historical data, and effectively communicate findings to a broader audience. The scholarly book's adoption as a textbook in Asian Studies validated the scholarly significance of this endeavor.

Jackson Center, Ohio, United States

Milford, Utah, United States

I streamlined the English department's curriculum for improved coordination and introduced a comprehensive scope and sequence.I organized the Mountain Man Jamboree and introduced engaging teaching contests and games, such as Jeopardy Trivia, to enhance the learning experience.

Lehi, Utah, United States

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Instructing non-native speakers to enhance their English language proficiency through various methodologies, fostering effective communication and language acquisition.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

I spearheaded the Legal English program, significantly aiding Chinese lawyers and judges in comprehending the Western legal system, which played a pivotal role in facilitating China's accession to the WTO. Moreover, I acted as a catalyst for international enrollment, attracting students from various cultural backgrounds, with one student even traveling from Oman to Utah specifically to join my grammar class, thereby enhancing the school's global reputation.

Provo, Utah, United States

I was appointed to the Executive Council at the English Language Center, having been selected for my prior achievements and expertise in English language learning. My task was to take on a special project to adapt the Technology-assisted Language Learning (TALL) system for EFL purposes.- In a record time of 8 months, conducted extensive research at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) to understand the existing TALL program and its application to Spanish and Japanese languages.- Collaborated closely with content management teams to grasp the task definitions and software used in the TALL program.- Studied a list of tasks by linguist/researcher Van Eck and used this as a foundation to develop a seven-level instruction plan for General English.- Identified and curated relevant vocabulary, phrases, dialogs, and syntax rules aligned with each level of instruction.- Assembled a team of EFL teachers, trained them in scriptwriting, and devised a compelling soap-opera-style scenario for task-based language learning.- Assigned episodes to the writing team, supervised their work, and ensured that scripts adhered to established timelines and quality standards.- Obtained script-writing software and shared it with the writing team for streamlined collaboration.- Crafted a comprehensive project outline, established timelines and deadlines, and monitored the team's progress.- Edited and refined scripts for accuracy, consistency, and instructional value.- Collaborated with BYU Motion Picture Studio, engaged in auditions, actor selection, and location scouting.- Directed the production process, overseeing language integration and continuity.- Assisted in post-production tasks, recording isolated words and phrases, and selecting suitable music for video segments.- Contributed to the editing process, ensuring the best version of scenes and the seamless integration of videos into the TALL program.