To obtain a position at your ESL school in Shanghai in order to teach and inspire children and to learn and appreciate the great culture of China.

I have 2 years of experience teaching students 18 to 25 years old in a University setting. This teaching experience focuses on effective listening, education and course preparation, usage of interactive platforms as tools for learning, and team teaching. I have proven abilities and experience in developing and implementing strategies dealing with complex issues. Expanded teaching experience listed below.

 2004 - 2008   University of Wisconsin-Madison           Madison, WI

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

Concentration in child psychology of language acquisition, observed and worked with children in various classroom settings, and worked with colleagues and professors to study how language is learned during youth.

        Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

        Adept at working independently yet efficiently within a group setting with excellent interpersonal skills.

        Proficient in Microsoft Operating System, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and able to type at least 95 words per minute.

        Exceptional capacity at dealing with children and adults.

        Competent in Spanish, Latin, French and Tagalog.

        Passionate towards learning and teaching new languages and embracing different cultures.

        Excellent at working with children of all ages.

2008-2010         Indian Hill Public Elementary School              Chicago, IL

Teacher

        Class comprised of 15 students, ages 5-6 years old. Created challenging and individualized curricula that nurtured each student’s needs and fostered their academic progress. Incorporated several music and physical education lessons into their routine in order to fully enhance their learning. Scheduled meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss their children’s work.

2006-2008       University of Wisconsin, Madison                     Madison, WI

Teacher Assistant

        Approximate student body of 10 to 12 first-year students ranging from 18 to 25 years old. Provided supplemental support to students in developing their curriculum to meet the needs of each student’s learning ability. Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied activities and teaching strategies. Reviewed and marked their assignments, taught course work, motivated students to take charge of their learning and make their own goals.

2008             Waisman Center, X-ray Microbeam Facility         Madison, WI

        Handled University study of children ages 4 to14 and tested their ability to speak to learn about development of accents in the Midwestern United States. Created a fun, comfortable setting for the children so they could calmly and happily participate in the study. Skillfully acted as a liaison between the children and the parents.

2005-2008     Freewheel Bicycle Collective                              Madison, WI

        Worked with young children and families to build bicycles free of charge, taught them how to ride and fix bicycles. Dealt with children ages 3-18 on a constant basis. Helped them learn and created a safe environment for this learning.