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Teacher of Literature, Humanities, and other subjects seeking opportunities in Hong Kong, ideally, international middle high schools. I have a BA and PGCE, as well as 8+ years of teaching experience. 

OBJECTIVE

Procure a position which utilizes my cumulative skills, experience and expertise to utmost 

potential for mutual development and growth.

EDUCATION

Univerisity of LONdon  2022

• PGCE in Teacher Development.

TEFL International, Phuket  2007

• 120 hour TESOL certification with focus on Business Language.

University of California, Los Angeles  2005

• Extended career-relevant studies in post-production and management.

University of South Carolina  1996

• BA in Media Arts. Major in Audio-Visual Media with minor in Journalism. 3.6 GPA.

EXPERIENCE

English Literature Teacher, Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School  Sep 2022 - 

• Academic English Writing/ Literature to middle school students grade 8.
• Curriculum design in regards to scope and sequence/vertical integration.

English Literature Teacher, American Lee Academy, Shanghai  Aug 2021 - June 2022

• Fiction and nonfiction literature via Understanding By Design pedagogy.
• Music and film clubs, mentoring to high school students grades 9-10.

IB MYP English Language Acquisition Teacher, SCNUFL, Guangzhou  Aug 2019 – July 2021

• Language and Literature, interdisciplinary units (horizontal integration), music club and other instruction/mentoring to middle school students grades 7-9.
• National spelling bee competition.
• Entrance/placement interviews and examinations.
• IB Cat 1 & 3 certifications. 

Literature, Humanities, Music History Teacher, No. 6 School, Guangzhou  Aug 2017 – July 2019

• Classic Literature study with focus on analytical and critical thinking to high school seniors 1-3.
• Overview of Humanities: History, Culture, Music, Art, Philosophy.  
• University application assistance.

Instructor, Dong Chang Normal University, Shanghai  Aug 2015 – July 2017

• English, History, and Social Studies to senior 2 & 3 level students in GAC college prep environment.
• College essay assistance.

Teacher, Shiyan Public School, Shenzhen  Aug 2014 – July 2015

• English Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing to senior levels 1-3.          

Summer Camp Mentor and Foreign Exchange Consultant, GIE, Bangkok   2012 – 2014

• English instruction, activity design, and foreign exchange application assistance. 

Senior Editor, Thai Star Media, Bangkok  2009 – 2012

• Video editing and motion graphics design in multimedia production house. Project management 

1. and client services. Supervising creative team of native and non-native English speakers. 

Creative Director, Rock City, Phuket   2007 – 2009

• Creation and execution of branding, marketing, and promotions for live rock music venue.
• Musical Director and live music performance as guitarist for multiple acts and house bands.

Senior Editor, Time Warner, Los Angeles  2001 – 2007

• Commercial advertising post-production. Project and resource management, administrative functions.

SKILLS

• Ability to teach multiple subjects and disciplines from varying pedagogical perspectives.
• Management and administrative experience in multicultural environs.
• Creation and production of audio/visual media, music performance.

PGCE from University of London

BA from USC