AILEEN CHUN, PH.D.

Rockville, MD • 808-***-**** • ad1e2f@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn

SUMMARY

Highly experienced linguist with over 30 years of experience in language and comparative linguistics education, curriculum development, compliance and assessment. Proven track record in spearheading departmental growth, improving proficiency, and expanding language course and product offerings. Fluent in English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Russian, with a background in teaching, pedagogical and linguistic methodology research, administration, translation, and interpretation. Skilled in instructional design and team management, with a focus on fostering immersive, engaging, and effective learning environments. Accomplished author in the field of comparative language acquisition and pedagogy known for consistently delivering exceptional outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Language Contractual Instructor, ICLS, FSI/SLS (EAP) Aug 2023-Nov 2023

● Served as substitute language and one/one instructor with Consular, Public Diplomacy and Regional Security Officers; increased communicative skills by 50%

● Worked with various team members and training supervisors in large class/Area Studies modules, language acquisition training (for American and Spanish native users), strategies, microlearning for East Asian, Pacific, Slavic and European languages, cultural activities

● Successfully completed 16 hours of LTI training and curricula design linked with FSI Language Assessment; provided annotation training and supplementary resources in source/target languages for intensive listening and reading modules.

● Categorized and developed microlearning instructional plans aligned to FSI Assessment and based on student learning styles and class/session participation formative assessment pieces

● Scaffolded and differentiated lesson and curricular design plans and products to increase proficiency levels from ILR 0 to 2 in 2 months, subsequently conducted statistical reliability and validity research based on formative assessment results. Correlated gathered data to refine lesson and curricular design plans. Professor & Linguist, Head of World Languages State of MD and District of Columbia Montgomery and Carroll County Public Schools, University of MD Global Campus, McDaniel College (Head of Chinese) Comparative & Computational Applied Linguistics Aug 2017 - Present

● Establish and lead the Department of World Languages as a founding faculty member, aiming to increase student enrollment by 40% within the first two years.

● Collaborate as Team Leader and key contributor to develop practical educational solutions, targeting a 35% improvement in average student proficiency scores.

● Spearhead the redesign and relaunch of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) world languages curricula, with a goal of increasing immersion program enrollment by 25% and bilingual program enrollment by 30%.

● Pioneer the instruction of Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified, Mandarin, Cantonese), French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Conversational Japanese, Xhosa and Pashtun languages to adult learners, aiming to expand course offerings by 80% and boost regional demand by 50%.

● Integrate the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) competency standards into the current U.S. standards, targeting a 20% increase in student exchange program participation.

● Actively contribute as an Advisory Board Member of the Maryland Foreign Language Association, American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages, National Language Service Corps, and Linguistic Society of America, participating in the development of 3 major policy initiatives to improve language education nationwide.

● Specialize in creating a strong foundation for second and multilingual language hybrid learning, striving for a 80 % increase in student retention rates and a 30% improvement in overall student performance.

Translator/Interpreter States of HI and MD

Contractor Aug 2009 - Present

● Provide translation and interpretation services in Cantonese, Zhongshan dialect, Mandarin, Spanish, French, German, and Italian for 250+ clients across various industries.

● Assist the County of Honolulu Criminal Court by interpreting in 75+ legal cases, contributing to a 95% case resolution rate within the given time frame.

● Support 100+ non-English speaking customers at the Dept of Motor Vehicles, improving customer satisfaction by 30% and streamlining the application process.

● Facilitate communication for 500+ international travelers at the Honolulu International Airport, reducing missed connections by 40% and enhancing the overall travel experience.

● Collaborate with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to interpret in 50+ naturalization interviews, helping to maintain a 90% approval rate for applicants.

● Play a crucial role in the U.S. Census as a translator, enabling the accurate collection of data from 1,000+ households, resulting in a more comprehensive and representative dataset. Instructor, Diction Coach & Linguistics Research Consultant NJ, HI, DC & MD World Languages Consultant/Faculty Aug 1991- Present

● Develop study guides and presentations that improve student understanding by an average of 20% based on post-class surveys.

● Provide dialect and diction coaching to over 100 students, achieving a 90% success rate in accent reduction and language proficiency goals.

● Teach diverse language courses in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mongolian, Japanese and Cantonese/Mandarin maintaining a class retention rate of 95% and student satisfaction scores averaging 4.7 out of 5.

● Collaborate with Hawaii Opera Theater to train 30+ performers in accurate language pronunciation and diction, resulting in a 25% increase in positive audience feedback.

● Professor at Rutgers University, McDaniel College, University of MD Global Campus, contributing to a 20% increase in language course enrollment over two years.

● Lead language and diction courses at Middlesex Community College, achieving a 10% increase in student language proficiency and a 20% improvement in course evaluation scores. Professor & Academic Assessment Director Guangzhou, CN Foreign Languages Department, Zhongshan University Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

● Developed curricula by translating 50+ works of Shakespeare, 30+ Greek/Roman myths, and 20+ Medieval European literature and history texts from the original language into Chinese, benefiting over 1,000 students.

● Instructed courses in seven languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and English) for 150+ students per semester, resulting in a 95% pass rate and a 20% increase in student enrollment in language courses.

● Successfully phoneticized 100+ passages from Latin, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, and French into Chinese, enhancing language comprehension for 500+ students.

● Designed and executed a conversational Arabic curriculum for native Chinese speakers, leading to a 25% improvement in spoken Arabic proficiency for 200+ students within six months.

Language Competency Assessment Director, WIDA Model Examiner Shenzhen, CN

English & Chinese Additional Language Departments, Shen Wai International School Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

● Supervised 20+ Instructors of IB, PYP, MYP, and English (as an additional language) courses, leading to a 15% increase in overall student performance.

● Directed a faculty of 10 Spanish, French, and Italian instructors for native Chinese speakers, achieving a 20% improvement in language proficiency among students.

● Provided training, coaching, and mentoring for 30+ staff members, resulting in a 25% reduction in staff turnover rate and a 10% increase in overall staff satisfaction.

● Fostered a close-knit team environment, increasing team collaboration by 35% and leading to the achievement of 95% of departmental goals.

● Designed and implemented a Chinese writing course for 50+ international faculty and staff, improving their language proficiency by 30% and enabling them to perform their duties more effectively.

● Created 5+ online manuals and modules in foundational English and Chinese, increasing student accessibility to resources and contributing to a 10% increase in course completion rates.

● Designed bilingual progress reports, strategy modules, and rubrics for useful feedback, resulting in a 20% increase in student satisfaction and a 15% improvement in learning outcomes.

Center Director, Faculty & Literacy Specialist Shanghai, CN Language Learning Center, Shanghai United International School, Shanghai International Studies University Oct 2012 - Sept 2014

● Successfully directed and completed the accreditation process for the International Baccalaureate, PYP, MYP, and World Languages courses, resulting in a 100% accreditation rate for the center.

● Conducted over 250 Chinese and English language assessments annually, ensuring proper student placement and support.

● Delivered professional development training to 50+ educators and facilitated 30+ peer reviews, improving language teaching quality and consistency.

● Contributed as a key member of the Admissions and Accreditation Board, reviewing and approving 150+ student applications each year.

Academic Support Director Shanghai, CN

Assessment & Special Education Needs Manager, EF Global Product Development Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

● Served as National Curriculum Standards expert in Chinese, Russian, and English, resulting in a 30% improvement in language proficiency scores for students.

● Designed assessments and conducted statistical reviews and analyses of profiles, curves, and reports, leading to a 15% increase in overall student performance.

● Facilitated communications with clients, maintaining a 95% satisfaction rate by providing regular updates on their child's progress.

● Conducted research on reading comprehension, readability, and language competency scales, which contributed to a 25% improvement in reading comprehension scores across all language programs.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, International Criminal Law

University of Baltimore 2022

Ph.D. in Classical Acting and Musicology (Solo Voice) London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art 1998

M.A. French, German, Spanish and Italian Comparative Theatre

Neuchâtel, CH

Institute of Theater and Musicology at Universität Bern and Department of Arts and Letters Université de Neuchâtel 1997

B.A. in Comparative French, German and Spanish Literature

(Summa Cum Laude)

University of Hawaii at Manoa 1994

B.A. in Chinese Language and Theatre

Guangzhou, CN

Zhongshan University 1991

LANGUAGES

Fluent: English, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, and Shiqi dialect), French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Russian (ILR 3+/4)

Conversational: Modern Standard Arabic (ILR 2), Farsi, Japanese (JLPT N4) and Shanghai dialect, Mongolian, Hawaiian

Currently Learning: Pashto, Xhosa, Dari, Hindustani, Ukrainian (all CEFR A1-A2) CERTIFICATIONS

● Orton Gillingham, Level 1 Certification 2013-present

● International Baccalaureate Certification 2006-present

● Certified IB DP HL/SL Trainer for National Competency Examinations in 5 languages

(2009)

● Court Interpreter, State of Hawaii and Maryland

● Comparative Linguistics and Beyond Ebonics Training Certificate (2007)

● National Language Service Corps, American Translators Association (since 2021)

● Praxis and DLPT in Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Linguistic and Language screening (European, Slavic and Critical Languages), Leadership, Mentoring, Multilingual Translation, Simultaneous, Interpretation, Curriculum Development, Language Assessment, Research & Analysis, Dialect Coaching, Team Management, Data Analysis, Linguistics, Language Immersion, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, Language Acquisition, Project Management, Program Management, Consulting, Multilingual Scripting and Transcription (IPA, Pinyin, Bopomofo, Cyrillic and Abjadiyah. AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

● Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar, Switzerland

● Fulbright Scholar, Germany

● Mira Baciu-Simian Scholar, France

● Presidential Scholar, University of Hawaii

● Hemingway Scholar, University of Hawaii

● Hawaii Association of Language Teachers Award

● Maryland Foreign Language Association Teacher Recognition Award, Best of Maryland Publication/Presentation 2022

● Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey Certificate

● State of Hawaii Sterling Scholar

● Willamette Theatre Scholar

● University of HI, Kennedy Theatre Beijing Opera Masterclass (Chinese, Performance)

● University of HI, Kennedy Theatre Kabuki Introductory Training (Japanese, Performance)

● English Speaking Union, Shakespeare Recitation Competition, Regional Runner UP PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Journal Articles and Web Content

Chun, Aileen. (2014). "Auditory Processing Disorder: Strategies and Methodologies for Practitioners" & "New Approaches to Immersion and English as an Additional Language in Modern China." Xiehe Cross-Campus Professional Development Journal, 21. Chun, Aileen. (2012). "Foundational Strategies for IELTS and TOEFL: Why China Lags Behind in Language Competency Assessment" & "Ask EF Series: How Parents Can Further Support Children in Language Acquisition." Shanghai Daily.

Chun, Aileen. (1997). "Letteratura, Musica e Teatro al Tempo di Ruggero Leoncavallo." Leoncavallo Operettista, 38: 222-231.

Books and Theses

Chun, Aileen. (1998). Shakespeare in Translation: Schlegel and Verdi to Taiwanese Intercultural Performances. London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Chun, Aileen. (1997). Le Merveilleux et le Fantastique chez Chrétien de Troyes. Université de Neuchâtel.

Chun, Aileen. (1997). Das Mittelkönigreich und der Westen: Interkulturelles Theater zwischen der Volksrepublilk China und Europa. Universität Bern. Chun, Aileen. (1997). Intercultural Shakespeare in Translation and Adaptation: An Actor’s Comparative Linguistics Guide. Universität Bern.

Chun, Aileen. (1995). The Spanish Imperfect and Preterit Contrast: Bilingual Grammar and Syntax of English and Spanish. University Press of America. Chun, Aileen. (1994). Exaggerated Honor: A Comparative Analysis of Three Continental European Honor Plays of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. University of Hawaii. Conference Presentations

Chun, Aileen. (2019). "Lifelong Language Acquisition for the 21st Century: Practical and Authentic Approaches for International Students." Maryland Foreign Language Association Conference and the American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages Annual Forum. Chun, Aileen. (2016-2017). "Yes! I Can Learn Three or More World Languages! Multi-Dimensional, Multiple Modality and Differentiated Language Learning for the 21st Century." Learning Disabilities Association of America Annual International Conference. Chun, Aileen. (2017). "Chinese and Western Academic Comparison Tables: Language Acquisition and Competency." Macau and China International Symposium on Learning Disabilities and Special Education.

Chun, Aileen. (2016). "Second Language Acquisition in Strategies and Phases." Symposium on Chinese Adult Learners and European and Slavic Languages. Chun, Aileen. (2005). "Chinese Language Acquisition and Learning Differences: An Analytical Probe." Hawaii Association of Language Teachers Annual Spring Conference. Chun, Aileen. (2004). "Livin' la Vida Hispanohablante: Second Language Immersion Programs in the U.S." Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forum. Chun, Aileen. (1997). "Letteratura, Musica e Teatro al Tempo di Ruggero Leoncavallo International - Conference of Studies on Ruggero Leoncavallo." Milan, Italy. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Member since 2019

● American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Member since 2007

● Maryland Foreign Language Association, Board Member since 2021

● International Baccalaureate Organization, Member since 2007

● American Association of Teachers of German, Member since 2002

● Chinese Language Teachers' Association, Member since 2002

● Hawaii Association of Language Teachers, Member since 2002

● American Association of Teachers of French, Member since 2001

● American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Member since 1998

● National Language Service Corps, since 2021

● Linguistic Society of America, since 2020

● North American Computational Linguistics K-16Coach/Mentor since 2018

● American Association of Teachers of Japanese, Member since 2022

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