Experience Summary
Academic Editor
Freelance
September 2008-present
Polish Foreign University Press’ academic journals and books for international publication and distribution. Provide advice on content, grammar and flow.
Writing /Oral English/American Literature Teacher/American Culture Lecturer
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture Beijing, PRC
September 2012-present
Develop customized syllabi and course materials for non-English majors in preparation for the TOEFL exam and post -graduate studies in the United States. In addition to focusing on academic writing, speaking & listening, academic reading and pragmatics, all course contexts are based around American culture.
Writing/Oral English Teacher/IELTS & TOEFL Tutor/Western Culture Lecturer
Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi PRC
September 2008 –June 30,2011
Designed and implemented spoken English curricula to motivate and encourage students of all learning styles and abilities.
Created and executed classroom management techniques and teaching methods to engage, develop self-confidence and increase fluency of students.
Organized extra-curricular activities for English majors such as Movie Night, Game Night, Tour Guide Day, Chinese-American BBQ and Cooking Class.
Coached speech contest competitors on use of body language and intonation.
Assisted in coordinating English Association’s weekly English Corner.
Teaching Style
For conversational English-immersion into real life situations where language must be used.
Fun and engaging using practical games as often as possible.
I try to make it fun.
My Hobbies
Traveling, collecting folk art, eating and learning Chinese