ZHIHONG (GRACE) ZHANG **** W Argyle st, unit *,

Chicago, IL, 60625

312-***-****

acyppa@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, Chicago, IL March 2011

Master of Business Administration

International management

SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY, Shenzhen, China 2004 to 2008

Bachelor of Arts

Major: Chinese Language and Literature

GPA 3.4/4.0 (Top 10% of Class)

EXPERIENCE

RELATED WORKING EXPERIENCE

UNO soccer high school, Chicago, IL Oct 2014 to Present

Mandarin teacher

Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons for special need students and regular education students.

Worked individually to prepare syllabus, unit plan and lesson plan each semester

Attended parent conferences and team meeting. Actively participated in activities, which included: assessing student progress, assigning grades, taking attendance, session progress reports/behavior charts and email.

Chinafriends, Chicago, IL May 2011 to 2014 Mandarin teacher

Follow the school curriculum and encourage students to do daily base conversation.

Creative new learning activities and culture learning materials for kids

Brothers Design Company, Shenzhen, China 2008 to 2009

Advertising creative/ copy writer

Worked with clients to assess needs, develop concepts, target market, and design layouts.

Attended marketing meetings and communicated with clients effectively;

Cooperated actively with the designer team and created valuable proposals.

Served as a copywriter on a monthly internal publication Lifestyle for Ping An Insurance Company of China (circulation more than 40,000).

Worked with Shenzhen Yah Tian Port for their brand extension and English magazine.

Language Immersion Days Camp at LFC, Chicago, IL Summer2012/2013

Mandarin teacher

Designed course outlines and creative activities for kids to learn Chinese language and culture.

Worked independently in a supportive team environment.

Vice-President, College of Arts Student Union, Shenzhen University, China 2006 to 2007

Participated in the drawing up of the first College of Arts Student Union Constitution.

Planned and coordinated the first session of Literature Festival and Sports Festival in Shenzhen University.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mandarin Teacher, Early learning program, Crème de la Crème, Chicago, IL Summer 2012 to 2013

Afterschool Program Mandarin Teacher, Grades K-6, Decatur Classical School (the Best Public Elementary School in Chicago 2012), Chicago, IL Fall 2012 to Fall 2013

SKILLS

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Language Skills: English and Chinese

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