George McKibbens

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EDUCATION

Savannah College of Art and Design 2011-2013

Master of Arts in Historic Preservation (Graduated, 2013) City University of New York, School of Professional Studies 2008-2011 Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Culture (Graduated 2011) SKILLS & CERTIFICATION *Certified History Teacher Grades 5-12 Massachusetts DOE License Number: 505063* TOEFL Certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language

*Published Writer * Seasoned Lecturer * *Experienced Broadcaster and Curator of Cultural Events * Curriculum Developer *Online Teaching

EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION

ESOL Instructor at El Centro Adult Education, Catholic Charities of Boston, MA 2020-Present

Teaching Adult ESOL courses to immigrants seeking to enter post-secondary or vocational training schools. Courses stress academic reading and writing, instruction in computer skills, and preparation for the ACCUPLACER test. Lessons implement DESE best practices. The advisory role of the position includes connecting students with social services and navigating the state and city college application system. The program works in partnership with Bunker Hill Community College and upper level students are prepared for English 111 and English 112. Courses are delivered both in person and remotely. Online World History Teacher at American Education and Thinking Academy, Burlington MA 2019- Present

Developing online content for high school and middle school students to be delivered in a live virtual classroom. Students prepare for both AP and IB exams. Material is synthesized for both middle school students, high school students along with a more intensive AP curriculum geared toward exam prep. The primary platforms used for teaching are Zoom and Google Classroom. International School of Advanced Learning Boston

Teaching evening classes for ESL students in the greater Boston area. Courses cover both ESL, TOEFL and IELTS exam preparation.

History Teacher at Randolph High School November 2020- July 2021 Serving a half time instructor with a 10 month contract. Teaching two US History courses;students are taught remotely with Zoom and Google Classroom. Duties include

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department collaboration for curriculum development, marking students work, and generating course content that meets DESE requirements.

History Teacher at Oxford Academy, Westbrook, Connecticut 2018-2019 Teaching for both the History and English department, delivering unique lessons for special needs students and following up on their progress week by week. Additional duties include dormitory supervision, coaching of intramural sports, and individual counseling of students on skill and content mastery.

Exam Prep Instructor at Lexington Christian Academy, Lexington MA 2018- Present Seasonal teaching of TOEFL, SSAT and SAT preparation to international students during summer and sessions. Preparation also involves counseling and examination proctoring. Instruction is delivered both online and in-person. Teacher of US and World History at Zhixin High School, International Division, Guangzhou 2013-2018

Teaching AP US History and World History; teaching TOEFL and SAT reading and writing prep; developing additional courses in Media and Academic Writing. Responsible for off campus activities and partnerships with museums and other cultural institutions. Developing student centered lessons which are often project based to help students develop strong research and critical thinking skills.

City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, Summer semester 2015

Guest Lecturer for History and Culture, assisting professor John P. Gonzalez. Lectures focused on 19th Century US Foreign Policy, also serving as translator and research assistant on the professor’s project titled ‘History of Chinese Nationals in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.’ South China Normal University, Lecturer and Curriculum Developer, Guangzhou 2011-2017

Undergraduate lecturer in the foreign language department. Lecturer and Program Developer for the history department. Developed courses in World History and Sino-African Relations 2012, Writing Instructor for the Post- Graduate Department. Jinan University, Guangzhou 2011-2013

Guest Lecturer for professor Ethan Deng. Lectures focused on contemporary Chinese history. The Door Program, New York City 2008-2009

Volunteer High School ESL Tutor, serving as a teaching assistant and mentor to students. Education First, Sightseeing Guide 2005-2009

Working as an independent tour guide giving historical tours and bus tours for middle school, high school and university tour groups in New York. EXPERIENCE IN MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

UNC Chapel Hill Libraries Media Collaboration, 2018 Facilitated research collaboration between Zhixin High School International Division, and archivists at UNC Chapel Hill for output of student research.

East Meets West, IMM International Maritimes Museum in Hamburg Germany, 2017. Curatorial translation of exhibition content from Chinese to English. Search for a City, Historic Photo Exhibit at the White Swan Hotel, 2017 Curated a historic photo exhibit showcasing images of South China in collaboration with private collectors in the United States and Australia.

National Parks Service, Lowell Massachusetts

Facilitation of a distance learning project between Zhixin High School, International Division and the Lowell National Historic Park

Mass Preservation Conference, Worcester, USA 2015

Volunteer facilitator at Bi-Annual Massachusetts Preservation Conference held in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Guangzhou Library Project Consultant

Historic Photo Acquisition – Organizing Sponsorship and Promotion of Exhibits in 2014 and 2015

National Park Service, Santa Fe, USA 2014 National Parks in the Classroom Designed a virtual tour of the Bandelier National Monument Guangdong Folk Arts Museum, Guangzhou 2011-2013

PUBLICATIONS

That’s Shenzhen Magazine

THE DARK HISTORY OF DARLIE TOOTH PASTE -July 2015

The Golden Age of Animation Outsourcing in China - August 2015 MARITIME DOPE SLINGERS –March 2016

South China Morning Post

STUDENTS SHRUG OFF EDUCATION WOES –April 2012

DESPITE THE STARBUCKS BASHING, GLOBAL COFFEE INDUSTRY KEEPS CHINA FIRMLY IN SIGHT - -August 2012

EDUCATION VIDEOS AND PODCASTS

The Forgotten Canton Archives

Winner of the GDTV best documentary award, 2015

El Centro Adult Education Teaching Videos

Continuous production of educational videos since 2020 Lingnan Voices

A History Podcast Series 2013-2017

Finding a City in Museums

TedX 2017