Resume2011

Mei Chung

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Education

The University of Texas at Austin, 2004    

·         B.S., in Applied Learning and Development   

·         Minor in Educational Psychology

·         Specialize in Early Childhood Education.

·         Certified EC-4

Beijing Language University, 2006

·         Graduate of Chinese short term courses

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Teaching Experience

YCIS International School (Shanghai, China)                                   August 2009-June 2011

            Year Two teacher

·         Taught the UK curriculum

TEDA International School (Tianjin, China)                                    August 2006-July 2007

                        Pre-K teacher

·         Prepared a developmentally appropriate program for kids for all subjects

·         Provided safe and nurturing environment for all kids

Austin Independent School District

Substitute teacher                                                               February 2006-June 2006

·         Taught a variety of different subjects, grades and in a number of different classrooms

Changsha University   (Changsha, Hunan PR China)        

English teacher                                                                   Oct 2004-May2005                                            

·         Responsible for teaching and planning English lessons

·         Managed 8 classes of 30 students each

·         Created lesson plans and handouts for each lesson

·         Reading/listening to daily diaries, oral presentations, and tests

·         Organized weekly English corners and participated in speech competitions

English First (EF china)                                                        

English teacher                                                                   July2005-August2005

·         Taught to teenagers and professionals ESL with recognized texts and computer aid.

·         Taught English in various ways though dancing, songs, and art

·         Assessing students for parent observations and parent/teacher conferences

Brykerwoods Elementary School (Austin, TX)

2^nd Grade Student Teacher                                                              February2004-May 2004

·         Planned and applied daily lessons across subjects based on themes

·         Facilitated guided reading groups and projects

·         Supervised indoor and outdoor play

·         Observed “Reading Recovery” sessions and special area classes

Walnut Creek Elementary School (Austin, TX)

                    1st Grade Student Teacher                               September 2003-December2003

·         Attended first and third grade team meetings

·         Monitored students in Literacy groups and Guided Reading

·         Taught mathematics, science and language arts lesson

·         Gained experience working in a “Blueprint”

Walnut Creek Elementary School (Austin, TX)

                        Pre-K/K Student Teacher                                                    February 2003-May2003                         

·         Developed and instructed a comprehensive unit

·         Effectively used cooperative learning strategies

·         Taught guided reading and phonics

·         Helped organized and prepared learning centers

·         Performed “read aloud”

·          Prepared and executed individualized Language Arts lessons within whole group

Special Skills and credentials

·         Texas teaching certification & TEFL Certification

·         Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

·         Living and teaching in a foreign culture and school system

·         Flexible and adaptable to new situations

·         Proficient in the use of MS Office, Excel, Power Point and Macintosh program systems

·         Fluent in Mandarin

References

Damien Hehir- Vice Principal

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai

Tel: (86-21) 5033-1900

damienh@sh.ycef.com

Robert Watson- Curriculum Coordinator

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai

Tel: (86-21) 5033-1900

robertw@sh.ycef.com