Objective:         To obtain employment as a foreign English teacher so as to enrich, challenge, and support the growth of English as a second language within each prospective student by means of exciting, thought provoking, and interactive methods.

Education:       Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (May 2008)

                        Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, U.S.A., Overall GPA:  3.82/4.00       

                        TESOL Certification (Completion in April 2010)

                        100 hours, Tesol Courses, www.tesolcourse.com

                        CTBE- Certificate in Teaching Business English (Anticipated completion in May 2010)

                        50 hours, Tesol Courses- www.tesolcourse.com

Career-Related

Experience:           Adult and Primary School English Teacher (September 2009- Present)

                                INYO English Training Center, Zhan Jiang, Guangdong, P.R. China

·        Taught daily oral English to adult workers at a prestigious oil company and received high praise for professionalism and preparation

·        Skillfully respected Chinese culture and saving face, while encouraging thought provoking debates and motivating class discussions among colleagues

·        Created a fool-proof class behavior module for schools that insures every student is ready to learn, can learn in a positive way, and will work together as a class to do so

·        Achieved magnificent results in lowering classroom misbehaviors while raising student confidence and interest in learning English at the same time

                        Primary English Teacher- 1^st-6^th Grade (July 2008- February 2009)

The Subsidiary Experimental School of the Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China

·        Adapted lessons and teaching methodology for 6 different grade and learning levels concerning Western cultures, daily oral language, and basic reading and writing

·        Developed classroom procedures and maintained a positive learning environment

·        Successfully navigated cultural and language barriers to promote a safe and confident learning environment

·        Expanded the school library by introducing organized English reading material within their literary collection

·        Created a high level “English Drama Club” for high achievement students

Preliminary Teacher- 5^th/6^th Grade (January 2008-May 2008)

Franklin Elementary School, Decatur, Illinois, U.S.A.

·        Cultivated open and working relationships with 25 students and their guardians

·        Enhanced a split grade level classroom by encouraging peer teaching and mentoring

·        Utilized students ability to achieve with technology by introducing the “Smart Board” and gave multiple presentations to staff members to share the educational benefits of the “Smart Board”

Junior Block Field Experience- 1^st Grade (January 2007-June 2007)

Baum Elementary School, Decatur, Illinois, U.S.A.

·        Conducted DIBBLES reading assessments

·        Led small groups in reading and science

·        Promoted personal ownership and writing skills through student written and illustrated books

English Teacher- High School (Summer Immersion 2005)

The Subsidiary Experimental School of the Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China

·        Facilitated lessons on American culture and conversational English

·        Developed a high achievement environment that included numerous age variances, language barriers, and English language levels