English School
Resume:
Ying Ou
********@*****.***
PO Box 2930, Ketchum, Idaho 83340
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan April 2016
Master of Arts in Educational Studies (focus on Teaching and Learning), GPA: 3.88/4.0
Courses: Chinese Language Pedagogy, Linguistics, Curriculum Development and Evaluation, Comparative and International Education, Transformative Teaching and Learning Technology
University of International Relations, Beijing, China July 2014
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (focus on Chinese-English Translation), GPA: 3.76/4.0
Honors and Rewards: The National Scholarship (China Scholarship Council, 2012), Honors Bachelor’s Degree (University of International Relations, 2014)
Certification: CATTI (China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters) (Ministry of Personnel of the People’s Republic of China, 2012)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Community School, Sun Valley, Idaho September 2016-Present
Mandarin Teacher, Department of World Languages
Teach upper school students two Mandarin classes ranging from beginner to intermediate level with differentiated instruction and interactive teaching style focusing on use of language in real life.
Lead after-school Mandarin club in elementary school by integrating a wide range of language learning resources into a highly interactive environment that encourages enthusiasm and interest in Chinese language and culture.
Develop inquiry-based and activity-rich Mandarin Curriculum using a spiral-up approach that helps students lay a strong foundation for Mandarin learning and prepares students for real-life communication.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan September 2015-April 2016
Graduate Student Instructor in Chinese (GSI), Department of Asian Languages and Cultures
Applied knowledge of best practices in Chinese language pedagogy in designing lesson plans for two First-Year Chinese recitation classes with 10-15 undergraduate students
Utilized a wide range of teaching methods, materials and resources by integrating activities in workbook, online Chinese exercises and video/audio materials into classroom instruction
Assessed student performance by evaluating their assignments, quizzes and tests and subsequently provided students with individualized, effective feedback
Developed meaningful connections with students from diverse linguistic and ethnic backgrounds by positively interacting with them in class and Chinese cultural events on campus
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Logan Elementary School, Ann Arbor, Michigan February 2015-May 2015
English Language Learner (ELL) Tutor
Tutored two newly enrolled first-grade Chinese students in English that increased their English speaking and writing proficiency and improved their overall performance in class
International SOS, Beijing, China May 2014-July 2014
English-to-Chinese Translation Proofreader, Marketing Department
Reviewed International SOS English documents on medical and travel security services and proofread the Chinese translation of documents with more than 80,000 characters.
Beijing Television, Beijing, China June 2013-November 2013
English TV Programs Editor, BTV Youth Channel
Reviewed Chinese TV programs featuring Chinese cuisine, art and business and translated Chinese subtitles into English that led to the production of English TV programs on Chinese culture
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