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Dalian, Liaoning, China

Dalian, Liaoning, China

- Taught iGCSE ESL skills-based curriculum with National Geographic Perspectives, Cambridge THINK and Pearson Cutting Edge ESL texts and a wide variety of additional resources. Also taught common-core-based ELA classes to grade 8 and Cambridge iGCSE EFL classes for grade 12 students - Developed and implemented a tiered, progressive vocabulary acquisition program for grade 10 and 11, using Quizlet, and a variety of additional lexical acquisition strategies - Designed and taught college-prep academic writing and cultural immersion courses for grade 12- Photographed school events for social media and promotional literature - Filmed, and edited videos for school promotions and conferences (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk6dLjEvLNs)- Hosted school events in English and Chinese- Chinese-English translation for publications, meetings and social-media promotional materials

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

- Managed the BIE Dual Degree foreign teaching staff, office staff and test-prep team - Worked with partner-school staff (CEFLS), students and foreign teachers to resolve numerous conflicts and challenges. - Oversaw the implementation of a new grading system in accordance with US standards- Observed foreign teacher classes and provided feedback on teacher performance and training- Designed and implemented strategies to help failing students pass in cooperation with head teachers, foreign teachers and parents- Oversaw payments and reimbursements in cooperation with the finance department- Provided logistical support to teachers and staff (attendance sheets, grading, moving house, etc.) - Met regularly with partner school administrators to plan school activities, carry out day to day school operation and solve a variety of challenging problems- Liaised with Balboa School in California and Head Office on a variety of administrative issues

Dalian, Liaoning, China

- Observed foreign teacher classes and provided performance assessments- Provided training for school staff, teachers and administrators regarding the policies of the dual degree program- Liaised with Balboa School in California on a variety of administrative issues- Prepared and updated teaching resources, exams, review sheets and quizzes- Designed and implemented a new student assessment and report card system- Established program policies for areas that had not been previously addressed (i.e., failing students)- Taught Common Core English Literature and U.S. History classes- Participated in musical performances (violin, mandolin) for Western and Chinese holidays

Dandong, Liaoning, Prc

- Founded Aston’s Standards & Compliance Program- Produced “Instructor Trainings” for six standardization areas: School Safety, Maintenance, Operations, Foreign Teacher Experience, Customer Experience & Visual Identity- Carried out trainings at various locations around China, in Chinese and English, as well as online trainings - Set up a standards inspection, reporting and follow-up system- Inspected Aston English School locations around China- Trained staff members to conduct Standards & Compliance inspections- Followed up with local and regional Aston managers to encourage complian¬¬ce with standards- Launched several nationwide standardization initiatives (regarding glass safety, fire safety, whiteboard maintenance, classroom posters, etc.)- Administered a national standards & compliance competition- Produced instructional videos for S&C initiatives (Samples: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTI3NTcyMTk5Mg==.html?from=y1.7-1.2 https://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODYxMjc0MTUy.html?spm=a2hzp.8244740.0.0&f=23329971 Englishhttps://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODYxMjYxNzg4.html?spm=a2hzp.8244740.0.0&f=23329971 Chinese )

Dandong, Liaoning, China

- Supervised foreign teachers; conducted classroom observations and feedback sessions- Conducted initial teacher training, as well as, advanced teacher training workshops at the Dandong location and other locations in NE China- Assisted foreign teachers in becoming acclimated to life in China- Hosted public events both outside and inside the school- Administered English level assessment tests for incoming students- Worked alongside Chinese staff on numerous promotional activities- Appeared in local newspaper articles and on television after receiving the Liaoning Province Friendship Award- Designed and taught English writing and literature courses for advanced learners- Taught numerous western culture courses, introducing food, holidays, arts and crafts, etc.

Dandong, Liaoning, China

- Taught conversational English classes for primary school through adult levels - Learned and employed Aston’s teaching methods

New York, Ny

- Processed all payments for goods and services, independent contractors and staff reimbursements - Reconciled monthly cash statements with office records and grant budgets - Maintained financial records and log of payment requests- Edited and designed program publications - Photographed events for the Center as well as the office of Public Affairs - Edited photographs and other graphic content for Center publications - Drafted correspondence for the Assistant Director

New York, Ny

- Updated and maintained all office computer hardware and software- Maintained and reconciled all financial records- Prepared and submitted annual financial reports- Processed all payments for goods and services- Organized guest lectures by foreign diplomats, professors and artists- Processed salary payments for faculty and adjunct lecturers- Planned and coordinated international travel for college delegations- Took and disseminated minutes of program meetings- Taught a course on modern Chinese history - Worked with student organizations to organize cultural presentations- Photographed special events and edited, all program publications- Maintained and updated the program website- Publicized, course offerings, special events and program requirements

New York, Ny

- Trained new members of the shareholder communications team - Handled customer inquiries on dividend re-investment program - Supplied brokers and clients with detailed information on reorganization items (i.e., cash mergers, tender offers, and exchanges)- Dispensed annual reports and other financial literature

Teacher'S Certification Program, Education

Teacher certification program for those seeking certification from the United States

Ma, East Asian Studies

Activities and Societies: Kung Memorial Scholarship, Graduate Assistantship, Department of East Asian StudiesFocused on Chinese Language.

Ba, East Asian Studies

Activities and Societies: The Asian Studies Award (Highest GPA in Asian Studies), Golden Key National Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude, City.