Shelly Shiner
Mobile: 484-***-**** ( ********@*****.***
Profile: Instructor / Educator /Administrator
Improving Performance Enhancing Programs Inspiring Systemic Change
> Expertise in providing exemplary academic instruction ensuring
successful knowledge transfer and student development are achieved.
> A dependable, creative professional with excellent interpersonal,
communication and relationship building skills who thrives in an
international environment working with college students.
> Experience working with diverse backgrounds and in multi-cultural
settings. Utilize a visionary approach with consistency to help
students develop a full cultural awareness.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Advertising Portfolio 1999
Miami AD School, Miami Beach, FL USA
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies 1996
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL USA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 1994
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA USA
Aviation Management, Flight Technology 1992
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL USA
Cambridge ESOL Level 5 CELTA 2012
Beijing, PRC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
International Teenager Competition and Communication Center (ITC3) Beijing,
PRC
Director of Development, International Arts & Cultural Exchange Programs
(2013-Present)
. Develop and Grow International Arts & Cultural Exchange Programs with
institutions and organizations for Chinese Students who want to
develop extra-curricular activities abroad.
. Concentration on Sino-American collaboration in projects and
competitions.
. Provide platforms for cross-cultural communications by offering
accessible gateways to meaningful mentored learning experiences
empowering young people to develop their global perspectives,
competencies, teamwork skills and personalities.
. Current projects include New York Film Academy International Short
Film Competition and BOTBALL International Robotics Competition.
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, PRC
Writing/Oral English/American Literature Teacher/American Culture Lecturer
(2012-Present))
. Developed customized syllabi and course materials for non-English
majors in preparation for the TOEFL exam and post -graduate studies in
the United States.
. Academic writing, speaking & listening, academic reading and
pragmatics based around American culture.
Tangshan Teacher's College, Tangshan, Hebei, PRC
Writing/Oral English Teacher/Western Culture Lecturer (2012)
. Created and implemented Oral English and Western Culture curricula for
English majors.
. Served as honorary chairperson of the English Association.
Aston A+ English School, Tangshan, Hebei, PRC
Location Manager/Headmaster (2011-2012)
. Oversaw daily functions including: monitoring the quality of teaching
provided by Chinese and foreign teachers, organizing extra-curricular
events for students, generating and implementing advertising and
marketing strategies for the school and teaching beginner to advanced
level students the Aston curriculum.
Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PRC
Writing/Oral English Teacher/IELTS & TOEFL Tutor/Western Culture Lecturer
(2008-2011)
. Developed and implemented spoken English curricula to motivate and
encourage students of all learning styles and abilities.
. Created and delivered classroom management techniques and teaching
methods to engage, develop self-confidence and increase fluency of
students.
. Arranged extra-curricular activities for English majors such as Movie
Night, Game Night, Tour Guide Day, Chinese-American BBQ and Cooking
Class.
. Coached and mentored speech contest competitors on use of body
language and intonation.
. Actively assisted in coordinating English Association's weekly English
Corner.
Books & Books, Miami Beach, FL
Arts & Cultural Events Director (2005-2008)
. Developed marketing strategies resulting in a 50% revenue increase.
. Closely collaborated with Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and the
Miami Beach Arts Council to generate visibility of local artists and
to promote business through networking.
. Led a staff of 80- responsible for FOH. Duties: hiring, training,
scheduling and coordinating communication between FOH and BOH.
. Authored employee handbook and designed creative/promotional
materials.
. Spearheaded all contacting, coordinating and executing of special
events for local, national and international artists.