Resume
Education
Penn State University
MA degree: TESL
Graduated: Aug 2010
University of Northern Iowa
BA degree: TESOL & English Literature
Graduated: May 2008
Marshalltown Community College
AA degree: Liberal Arts
Graduated: May 2006
Relevant Experience
ESL Lecturer Aug. 2010- Dec. 2010
Penn State University, University Park, State College, PA
Job responsibilities: Taught two sections of ESL 015: Academic Writing II for undergraduate students during Fall 2010 semester and one section of ESL 114G: Oral English for graduate students. I was the only teacher for these courses; I designed the syllabus and calendar as well as all teaching materials, activities, lesson plans, etc. I also designed course requirements and policies, graded all assignments, and calculated all student grades
ESL Instructor TA Aug. 2009- May 2010
Penn State University, University Park, State College, PA
Job responsibilities: Taught two sections of ESL 015: Academic Writing II for undergraduate students during Fall 2009 semester; Taught ESL 114G: Oral English for graduate students & ESL 117G: Oral English for ITAs II for graduate students. I was the only teacher for these courses; I designed the syllabus and calendar as well as all teaching materials, activities, lesson plans, etc. I also designed course requirements and policies, graded all assignments, and calculated all student grades
Private ESL Tutor Feb. 2009- present
State College, PA
Job responsibilities: tutor adult Korean man two to three hours a week in academic ESL listening/speaking; create course syllabus and calendar as well as all teaching materials and lesson plans
ESL Tutor Jan. 2008- May 2008
The Wesley Foundation, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Job responsibilities: tutor Korean woman two hours a week in ESL listening/speaking;
tutor Chinese woman one hour a week in ESL; tutor Chinese UNI Master’s student in
ESL; tutor Chinese UNI undergraduate student in ESL listening/speaking
Student Supervisor Sept. 2006- May 2008
The University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Job responsibilities: supervise all Dining Room Assistants (DSAs); orientate and train new DSAs; work and communicate with many international students; mentor and train new Student Supervisors; attend biweekly meetings discussing goals, progress, needed improvements, teambuilding
English and Computer Tutor Feb. 2006- May 2006
Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown, Iowa
Job responsibilities: tutored a Korean exchange student in English Composition and
an elderly woman in Computer Systems & Applications
Recent Work Experience
Senior Caregiver Dec. 2008- present
Home Instead Senior Care, State College, PA
Job responsibilities: caring for elderly person in their home: transferring; dressing and grooming; bathroom care; cooking; cleaning; communication and companionship
Barista Aug. 2008- Dec. 2008
Starbucks, State College, PA
Job responsibilities: memorize all drinks and make accurately; train new employees; cashiering; cleaning; communication with co-workers and customers; extreme multitasking
Salad Bar Jun. 2008- Aug. 2008
Hy-Vee, Marshalltown, IA
Job responsibilities: make and prepare salad bar food and fruit; make fruit baskets; supervise produce employees; clean-up and close for the evening
Volunteer Activities
Conversation Partners, UNI
Aug. 2006- May 2007; Jan. 2008- May 2008
ESL speaking/listening tutor once a week for an hour
Wesley Foundation, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Aug. 2006- May 2008
ESL tutor once a week for three hours
Spirited Volunteer, member
College Activities
APLNG Department Social Committee, PSU, member
Aug. 2009- May 2010
UNI Women’s Chorus, Alto II
Aug. 2006- May 2007
Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association, UNI, member
Aug. 2006- May 2008
Special Skills
Language Proficiency
Knowledge of Chinese Language (Intermediate listening/speaking; Beginner reading/writing)
Knowledge of Spanish Language (Beginner all skills)
Knowledge of Japanese Language (Beginner listening/speaking)
Computer Skills
Knowledge of JavaScript & HTML languages
Use Windows and Mac applications and programs
Typing speed: 75 WPM
Awards/Honors
UNI Dean’s List
Fall 2006- May 2008
Frank Pierce Trust Loan Receiver
Fall 2006- May 2008
MCC Honor Roll
Fall 2005- May 2006
Penn State University
MA degree: TESL
Graduated: Aug 2010
University of Northern Iowa
BA degree: TESOL & English Literature
Graduated: May 2008
Marshalltown Community College
AA degree: Liberal Arts
Graduated: May 2006
Relevant Experience
ESL Lecturer Aug. 2010- Dec. 2010
Penn State University, University Park, State College, PA
Job responsibilities: Taught two sections of ESL 015: Academic Writing II for undergraduate students during Fall 2010 semester and one section of ESL 114G: Oral English for graduate students. I was the only teacher for these courses; I designed the syllabus and calendar as well as all teaching materials, activities, lesson plans, etc. I also designed course requirements and policies, graded all assignments, and calculated all student grades
ESL Instructor TA Aug. 2009- May 2010
Penn State University, University Park, State College, PA
Job responsibilities: Taught two sections of ESL 015: Academic Writing II for undergraduate students during Fall 2009 semester; Taught ESL 114G: Oral English for graduate students & ESL 117G: Oral English for ITAs II for graduate students. I was the only teacher for these courses; I designed the syllabus and calendar as well as all teaching materials, activities, lesson plans, etc. I also designed course requirements and policies, graded all assignments, and calculated all student grades
Private ESL Tutor Feb. 2009- present
State College, PA
Job responsibilities: tutor adult Korean man two to three hours a week in academic ESL listening/speaking; create course syllabus and calendar as well as all teaching materials and lesson plans
ESL Tutor Jan. 2008- May 2008
The Wesley Foundation, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Job responsibilities: tutor Korean woman two hours a week in ESL listening/speaking;
tutor Chinese woman one hour a week in ESL; tutor Chinese UNI Master’s student in
ESL; tutor Chinese UNI undergraduate student in ESL listening/speaking
Student Supervisor Sept. 2006- May 2008
The University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Job responsibilities: supervise all Dining Room Assistants (DSAs); orientate and train new DSAs; work and communicate with many international students; mentor and train new Student Supervisors; attend biweekly meetings discussing goals, progress, needed improvements, teambuilding
English and Computer Tutor Feb. 2006- May 2006
Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown, Iowa
Job responsibilities: tutored a Korean exchange student in English Composition and
an elderly woman in Computer Systems & Applications
Recent Work Experience
Senior Caregiver Dec. 2008- present
Home Instead Senior Care, State College, PA
Job responsibilities: caring for elderly person in their home: transferring; dressing and grooming; bathroom care; cooking; cleaning; communication and companionship
Barista Aug. 2008- Dec. 2008
Starbucks, State College, PA
Job responsibilities: memorize all drinks and make accurately; train new employees; cashiering; cleaning; communication with co-workers and customers; extreme multitasking
Salad Bar Jun. 2008- Aug. 2008
Hy-Vee, Marshalltown, IA
Job responsibilities: make and prepare salad bar food and fruit; make fruit baskets; supervise produce employees; clean-up and close for the evening
Volunteer Activities
Conversation Partners, UNI
Aug. 2006- May 2007; Jan. 2008- May 2008
ESL speaking/listening tutor once a week for an hour
Wesley Foundation, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Aug. 2006- May 2008
ESL tutor once a week for three hours
Spirited Volunteer, member
College Activities
APLNG Department Social Committee, PSU, member
Aug. 2009- May 2010
UNI Women’s Chorus, Alto II
Aug. 2006- May 2007
Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association, UNI, member
Aug. 2006- May 2008
Special Skills
Language Proficiency
Knowledge of Chinese Language (Intermediate listening/speaking; Beginner reading/writing)
Knowledge of Spanish Language (Beginner all skills)
Knowledge of Japanese Language (Beginner listening/speaking)
Computer Skills
Knowledge of JavaScript & HTML languages
Use Windows and Mac applications and programs
Typing speed: 75 WPM
Awards/Honors
UNI Dean’s List
Fall 2006- May 2008
Frank Pierce Trust Loan Receiver
Fall 2006- May 2008
MCC Honor Roll
Fall 2005- May 2006
