Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
ESL and ESOL Instructor Previous Fine Arts and Tai Chi Instructor Proofreader for TESOL books Languages – Fluent in English and basic knowledge of Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and American Sign Language Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Prezi, Canvas, and Turnitin Proficient in Zoom – synchronous online teaching app Proficient in ClassIn – synchronous online teaching app in China Learning D2L – Desire to Learn Brightspace synchronous and asynchronous online teaching app Professional Development Presenter - Teaching Strategies, Active Learning, and Educational Workshops at TESOL Conferences Hobbies include Chinese dancing, capoeira, aviation, photography, traveling, skydiving, tai chi, yoga, and Zumba Professional Chinese dancer and coordinator of multicultural events, festivals, and workshops Special Events Writer and Photographer for multicultural events for AVION Student Newspaper at ERAU and In-Motion Student Newspaper at Daytona State College Provided Vocabulary “Word of the Day” teaching videos for UCF Global International social media activities on Facebook and Instagram. Specialties: ESL and ESOL tutoring, multicultural, educational, and leadership seminars, international travel, alternative health and exercise, tai chi, photography, performing arts, and fine arts.
Taught ESOL – LEP 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and ASEAS 200 beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes at the Daytona campus. Taught ESOL courses at the Deland and Deltona campuses from 2002-2003. Taught and prepared students for the CASAS exam for admissions into the college. Advised students for college admission and career choices. Taught Tai Chi in the fitness and wellness program for faculty, staff, and students. Coordinated multicultural festivals and educational workshops for student clubs at six campuses as the Senior Staff Assistant in the Student Activities Department. Coordinated and performed Chinese dances for Multicultural festivals at DSC, ERAU, Stetson University, and community festivals. Chaperoned students in SGA, Student Government Association for Leadership Conferences and Student Life Skills Workshops. Submitted photographs and wrote articles about the Tibetan Monks Sand Mandala performance and cultural workshops, September 11 Memorial in New York City, and various cultural events for the In-Motion Student Newspaper. Chaperoned students on field trips to Disney World, Epcot Center, and Universal Studios.
Taught ESL courses face-to-face and synchronous online instruction through Zoom and Canvas in the IEP, Intensive Education Program and CEP, Community Education Program at UCF Global. ESL courses have included: grammar, reading, writing, communication skills, and elective – special topic courses for beginning to advanced levels. Taught IELTS and TOEFLiBT standardized exams to prepare students for admittance into colleges and universities. Taught two special topic courses, World Culture and Current Events that I designed and implemented for the IEP curriculum. Developed a syllabus for Aviation English, a special topic course for the IEP curriculum. Taught ESL classes as a GTA, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Tutored individual students in every level and subject face-to-face and remotely on Zoom. Subbed classes for teachers in IEP courses every semester. Received the TESOL Educator Award in Higher Education in Florida at the 38th Sunshine State TESOL Conference on May 13, 2016 in West Palm Beach, Florida Nominated for the TESOL Educator Award by Dr. Keith Folse, previous Director and current Professor of the MA & Ph.D. TESOL Programs and TEFL Certificate at UCF and Mr. Jose Carmona, previous Director of ERLI at ERAU, Florida, Presented professional development teaching strategies, workshops, and research in classroom activities at several TESOL Conferences in the United States. Provided Vocabulary “Word of the Day” teaching videos for UCF Global International social media activities on Facebook and Instagram. Performed traditional Chinese dances and taught cultural workshops for several multicultural activities at UCF, TESOL conferences, and local festivals.
Full-time ESL instructor in a multi-level program for students pursuing an education in Aviation and Aerospace Engineering, Business, and other undergraduate and graduate programs. Taught IELTS and TOEFLiBT standardized exams to prepare students for admittance into colleges and universities. Taught American Cultural and Booster special topic courses. Tutored students in grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Attended and presented at TESOL and Sunshine State TESOL conferences. Advisor for ASU, Asian Student Union for five years. Taught multicultural workshops and leadership skills to American, Asian, and international students at ERAU. Participated in Asian Awareness Conferences at UCF. Volunteered and participated in ISPC, International Student Programming Council to integrate international students in multicultural education and activities on campus and in the local community. Co-advised the SignUp! Club for the deaf and hard of hearing students, helped coordinate speakers for ability awareness education at ERAU and in the local community. Performed ASL, American Sign Language songs with the Acapella Club for student events. Coordinated and Performed traditional Chinese dances for multicultural festivals at ERAU and community festivals. Chaperoned students on field trips to Disney World, Epcot Center, and Universal Studios.
Full-time ESL instructor in a fast-track, multi-level program for Berlitz ELS, English Language Services. Taught TOEFLiBT and SLEP standardized exams to prepare students for admittance into colleges and universities. Advised students for college admission and career goals. Presented professional development teaching strategies, workshops, and research in classroom activities at several TESOL Conferences in the United States. Chaperoned students on field trips to Disney World, Epcot Center, and Universal Studios. Coordinated and performed Chinese dances in multicultural festivals at Stetson University. Performed in the annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade in Deland, Florida. Tai Chi instructor in the Fitness and Wellness Program at Stetson University.