English Teacher
Language House, Beijing, China 2013- Present
I am currently working in a small English language school with a wide range of students. I teach elementary age students Basic English, Math, Reading, and Writing. I have also developed special teaching plans for helping older students preparing for college abroad with tests such as TOFAL, ACT, and SAT. Being the only foreign teacher, I was able to help my students achieve their goals much faster.
English Teacher
RISE Immersion English, Beijing, China 2013 - 2013
Worked as a English Teacher instructing students in speaking, reading and writing the English language. I also utilized PBL (project based learning) to teach life skills such as saving money and time management. Understanding American culture was also included in my lesson plans. Other classroom tools provided by RISE included programs by Riverdeep Interactive Learning with textbooks by Houghton, Mifflin & Harcourt.
Operations Supervisor
NV Penthouse Lounge, Chicago, IL 2010 – 2012
Position at rooftop bar and night club. Prepared ads for job openings, assisted in interview process and new hire orientation. Coordinated employee schedules and submittal of time cards to Accounting Dept. Responsible for maintaining inventory. Organized private parties, space reservations and facility management.
Internship
Valley Vista Elementary School, Chicago,IL 2005 - 2010
I started my internship at Valley Vista as a teacher’s aide. I slowly progressed towards running my own second grade classroom. Daily activities included Math, Science, Reading, Writing, and Language Arts. American text books such as Houghton Mifflin & Harcourt were essential to teaching. Creating new ideas on how to make teaching fun was what I took from this job. Learning can be fun just like anything else.
Certified Lifeguard
Pool Watch, Inc., Irving Park, IL 2002 – 2005
Seasonal position working for a pool management company as a Red Cross CPR Certified Lifeguard at several local condominium pools. Opened and closed the facility on scheduled work days. Monitored the safety of pool guests, adherence to published rules. Tested water for pH and chemical balance daily.
 

 Education:
York High School, Elmhurst IL Class of 2003
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL 2003 - 2005
Focus on TOFAL, ACT & SAT Tests
University of Illinois-Chicago, IL 2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Elementary Education
Beijing International Studies University, 2014 - Chinese Language.