Steven Schwab

MEd teacher; artist; editor

Shanghai, China

About

I enjoy a diverse, creative environment in which I can gather new experiences and learn new things. I am a fastidious writer and researcher with an open mind, sense of humor, and attentive eye. I am an independent thinker, but cooperate well, too. I am clever and dedicated enough to take on most any challenge and succeed. Strengths: Advanced Mandarin Chinese, original, intelligent/ fast-learner, talented in visual arts, excellent writer, attentive and observant

Experience

  • Homeroom teacher at Shanghai Xiwai International School
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Primary homeroom teacher in international school -Lesson planning and original content design -Work with teammates to develop and deliver continuity in curriculum -Communicate smoothly with all sides; student families, school management, foreign and local staff

  • Freelance Editor/ Proofreader at Shanghai Gongli Hospital
    Apr 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 3 mos

    Cooperate with research team to edit and publish articles in international medical journals - use language expertise to produce highly readable technical manuscripts - make use of accrued knowledge and new knowledge of biology, medicine, and chemistry to quickly comprehend and interpret manuscript subject matter - have successfully cooperated to publish over twenty articles, including several in high-impact journals

  • Xiehe Education Group 协和教育 (17 yrs 1 mo)
    • Curriculum Coordinator/ Age Group Leader
      Aug 2019 - Aug 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      -homeroom kindergarten teacher in international school -responsible for age-group and school-wide curriculum coordination, including collaborative lesson planning -responsible for maintaining good school-family communication -cooperate and coordinate with foreign and local Chinese staff

    • English Coordinator, Teacher
      Aug 2006 - Jul 2019 · 13 yrs

      ESL teacher, English department coordinator at bilingual school - responsible for overseeing curriculum implementation - observe classes and provide constructive feedback - facilitate communications between English- and Chinese-speaking staff - in-school and special event planning

  • Teacher/Trainer at Eigo Training
    May 2006 - Dec 2014 · 8 yrs 8 mos

    English training and teaching for professionals - teach 1-to-1 and small group lessons on business and conversational English - customize lessons to fit student wants and educational needs - have taught several satisfied and dedicated students for 5+ years, including professionals from very different fields

  • Graphic Designer/ Production Intern at Montgomery Stire Partners
    Aug 2000 - Aug 2001 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - work with head of production to oversee projects and coordinate with other departments - contribute graphic design work for print ads (Photoshop/ Quark/ InDesign/ Illustrator) and oversee timely delivery of traffic materials - collect, catalog, and archive projects for records and reference