CAREER GOAL

An English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) teaching position serving adults in a culturally-sensitive environment.

EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

TESL Masters Degree, St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA 2013 (3.5 GPA)

• Published curriculum in internationally-recognized database
• Collected and extensively collated research
• Interviewed experienced and respected TESL teachers
      towards the creation of a 10-lesson plan curriculum on
      pragmatics

TESL Certification Program, UC Berkeley Extension, completed December 2008

Preliminary Teaching Credential & Training, Lee Clark LEA, April 2007-June 2008

Adult Education Teaching Credential, California, 2008

D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic), Master of Science, Los Angeles Chiropractic College, 1983

B.A., Psychology, Sonoma State University, 1976

EMPLOYMENT

Professional Tutors of American (January-Present) Tutoring language arts to at-risk high-school students including pre and post-testing, creating personalized  lesson plans based on specific needs.

University Of San Francisco, Adjunct Faculty (July-August 2013)
Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Oral Communication class, Intensive English Program.

The Learning Curve, Fremont California, Tutor (March-May, 2013)
Coached and instructed at-risk high-school students toward passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

Sequoia Adult School, Redwood City, CA (2008-2011),  Substitute Teacher, Co-Teacher (2008-2013)

• Assisted with the selection and implementation of lesson plans for students of various proficiency levels
• Mentored students with specific educational needs
• Assisted with the testing of adult students throughout the school semester and qualified them for matriculation to the next proficiency level

Wellspine Chiropractic (1983-2007)
As Owner and Clinician, treated hundreds of bi-lingual patients presenting with a variety of musculoskeletal symptoms.  Successfully communicated in Spanish with patients and family members. Responsible for hiring/firing staff, marketing, insurance verification and follow-up, inventory and public relations.

OTHER

Volunteer, Mission Hospice (2011-Present)
Provide emotional support and companionship to terminally ill patients, San Mateo, California

Volunteer, Foster City CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), Foster City, California (2011-Present)

Volunteer, Fountain Project (2009-Present)
Provide monthly healthcare to large monastic community, alternating solo visits with medical group outreach at personal expense, Ukiah, California.

Volunteer (Grade School) Tutor, HomeWork Central, (2009-Present)
Assist at-risk lower income elementary students with homework assignments and in provide positive reinforcement towards improving self-esteem.

Volunteer, Mission Neighborhood Health Clinic (2008-Present)
Offer bi-weekly on-site chiropractic-medical care, to low-income AIDS and Spanish speaking patients, San Francisco, California

Volunteer, Project Read Adult Tutor (2008-Present), San Mateo, California.
 
Volunteer Teacher’s Aide, San Mateo Adult Education, (2005-2008)
Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans, coaching individual students from varied cultural backgrounds with special needs.

 Volunteer, Tzu Chi Medical Relief. (2007-Present)
Attend to economically-disadvantaged individuals with biomechanical dysfunctions, at no cost, including travel to Haiti in February 2010 following the devastating earthquake.
 
Volunteer, Flying Doctors of Mercy (2013-Present)
Provide medical/chiropractic services to rural indigent regions of Mexico, at my own expense.