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460 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940 ~ Email: yinghua.cai.chloe@gmail.com ~ Tel: (831) 224-0339 EDUCATION Master of Arts, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Candidate 09/2011-present Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Specialization Grammar & Culture Coursework in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Editing and Revising for Translators Workshop Certificate GPA: 4.0/4.0 (with distinction) Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) Monterey, CA A Graduate School of Middlebury College Bachelor of Arts, Translation and Interpretation (Chinese-English) GPA: 3.7/4.0 (top 5%) Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Summer Session: Undergraduate Coursework in Psychology and Statistics GPA: 4.0/4.0 Yale University Certificate, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Education Development International (EDI) ORIGINAL CHINESE PROJECTS Research on Textbooks: What do We Learn about Chinese Characters Examined four beginning-level Chinese textbooks with their accompanying workbooks and proposed pedagogical implications for teachers and curriculum developers in designing lessons on characters Research on the Use of Technology: Using Weibo (Chinese Twitter) for Chinese Classes Conducted a case study that examined the use of social networking sites in language classrooms and presented the study at Celebrating Foreign Language Education: A Monterey Bay Symposium 2013 Learning Chinese through Songs Blog Worked on a team of four to establish a resource hub with sample lessons and materials for Mandarin teachers Interview and Movie-making: My China Story (Ongoing) Interviewed American students who have study-abroad and/or work experience in China to make an instructional movie as cultural orientation for American learners of Chinese High School Curriculum Design: Chinese Food and Beyond Developed lesson plans and a situational syllabus with a functional focus in accordance with ACTFL Standards for Belmont Hill School 07/2011 Shanghai, China 07/2010-08/2010 New Haven, CT 11/2009 Shanghai, China

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CHINESE TEACHING EXPERIENCE Chinese Teaching Associate, Language Studies Program 08/2012-present Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Substitute teach Sunzi: The Art of War, an advanced-level Chinese course for a class of twelve students during the professors maternity leave Hold weekly tutoring sessions (e.g., grammar drilling, and writing conference) to improve students speaking and writing skills in intermediate and advanced content-based Chinese courses Keep track of student progress through clear and consistent patterns of contact and communication with course instructors and students Guest Mandarin Teacher 02/2013-present Stevenson School Carmel, CA Designed and taught lessons on Chinese characters to about forty 4th graders and twenty 7th graders Conducted oral interviews with about thirty 8th graders to assess their language skills and identify areas for improvement during the Trade Station Event Planned and led activities for the Chinese culture booth during the schools Multicultural Day Adjunct Faculty, Custom Language Services 03/2013-04/2013 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Designed and taught Introductory Shanghainese to a government language analyst with a focus on listening and speaking Employed a hybrid learning approach (using Anvill) which included face-to-face instruction and asynchronous online self-study Teaching Associate, Cross-Strait Relations Module 01/2013-05/2013 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Designed and taught Introductory Shanghainese to prepare students for a policy-focused Chinese language immersion module in Taipei and Shanghai Provided logistic and academic support to the immersive learning trip participants in Shanghai and Taipei Designed course materials (e.g., character writing practice), led class discussions, and managed a course Facebook group to stimulate out-of-class discussion and resource sharing Promoted and moderated the post-trip Chinese presentations Mandarin Teacher, Enrichment Academic Programs 10/2012-11/2012 Lyceum of Monterey County Monterey, CA Designed and taught Around the World China, a five-week after-school cultural enrichment course to four elementary school students and their parents Engaged class participants in integrative and interactive activities to raise their cultural awareness and motivation to learn the Chinese language and culture Mandarin Teacher, Beyond Yourself in Language Development (B.U.I.L.D.) 09/2011-11/2012 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Taught elementary and advanced Chinese courses to graduate students one hour per week through the nonprofit student-founded language club B.U.I.L.D. Designed and taught Chinese Social Media, an advanced-level content-based course, to expose proficient speakers of Chinese to authentic language use by discussing current affairs based on students interests Co-designed and co-taught Survival Chinese, an elementary-level functional course using interactive activities and managed a Facebook group to interact with students outside the class
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Chinese Teaching Assistant, Summer Intensive Language Programs (SILP) 06/2012-08/2012 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Created content-based lessons on Chinese social media (Weibo) for students across all levels Substitute taught vocabulary review lessons and administered the weekly quizzes Held daily tutoring sessions for students across all levels (ages from 19 to 65) Prepared supplementary materials in response to students needs and interests and provided constant feedback regarding learning strategies through the use of the program blog and Facebook page Facilitated student orientation, placement testing, and cultural-bound extra-curricular activities Mandarin Tutor 06/2012-08/2012 Self-Employed Monterey, CA Provided customized one-on-one tutoring (3 hours/week+) to an MA International Policy Studies student (elementary level) through face-to-face and synchronous online dialogue Assisted in locating potential study-abroad and internship programs in China to maximize the students learning opportunities Held a bi-weekly Chinese language table to discuss learning strategies and current affairs with the student Mandarin Teacher, Stanford Splash 04/2012 The Stanford Educational Studies Program Stanford, CA Designed and taught interactive lessons on Chinese Characters to about 20 American middle school students to address the pictorial features and stroke order of writing Chinese characters Taught both heritage language speakers and students with no previous Chinese language experience Mandarin Teacher 12/2011 International School of Monterey Seaside, CA Co-designed and co-taught two one-hour interactive lessons on Chinese Characters to American 3rd graders (24 students in each session) to raise their awareness of the pictorial features of Chinese characters Introduced common phrases, numbers, and dates in Mandarin Chinese Chinese Cultural Ambassador, International Education Week 12/2011 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Showcased the Chinese culture for high school students through interactive activities, employing a self-made educational video clip and traditional Chinese artifacts Discussed stereotypes about the Chinese culture to raise students cultural awareness ENGLISH TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor, English Access Microscholarship Program 07/2013 U.S. Department of State/BN Vocational School Beijing, China Provided English language instruction to talented 16-20 year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors at China's first tuition-free, non-profit charitable vocational school at the senior secondary level Advised on and led weekly English talent shows and weekend outings Created learner-centered lesson plans and tasks to boost student confidence English Tutor Self-Employed Provided customized reading instruction (8 hours/week) to two 3rd graders Engaged students in interactive activities to increase their vocabulary knowledge
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Practicum Teacher, Intensive English as a Second Language Program (IESL) 03/2013-06/2013 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Co-designed and co-taught Oral Communication (Level 3) to nine students (from Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Korea, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia) for a 10-week IESL program Facilitated oral communication placement and achievement tests Incorporated project-based learning with a focus on presentational skills, vocabulary and grammar, and pronunciation. Instructor, English as a Second Language Program 09/2011-08/2012 Peace Resource Center Seaside, CA Individually taught or co-taught two-hour ESL weekly classes to low/intermediate level adult immigrant students Designed and implemented content-based, task-based, and integrative lessons tailored to students needs and interests Increased students learning engagement by using authentic and motivational materials Served on the Academic Committee to design a welcome packet for incoming students and teachers Teaching Assistant 03/2010-05/2010 Howardspeaking English Academy Shanghai, China Adapted textbooks for teaching speaking through online video conferencing Held online placement interviews with potential students to test their oral English proficiency Gave online level-appropriate demo lessons to stimulate their motivation in speaking Worked with native-English-speaking teachers and the academic coordinator to update study plans Organized an online English corner for a group of six learners to create speaking opportunities SISU English Camp Counselor 07/2008-08/2008 Shanghai Youth Center Shanghai, China Assisted the expatriate EFL instructor in task-based class instruction to ensure the smooth communication between 25 students (3rd to 5th grade) and the instructor Taught review lessons with a focus on grammar Engaged students in daily extra-curricular activities to develop their personality traits such as friendliness, tolerance, and team-work spirit PUBLICATIONS Cai, Y. (2013). Review: Read This! Intro, 1st Edition. CATESOL Journal. ORIGINAL ENGLISH PROJECTS English Proficiency Test for Interpreting Trainees 09/2012-present Constructed an original test that simulates the preparation performance reflection model of practicing interpreters, which were piloted among first-year interpreting students at the Monterey Institute Prepared a written analysis of the reliability and validity statistics related to the pilot results Extensively and rigorously revised the project to create an online test using ResuTalk Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy-MIIS Joint Certificate Program 02/2012-05/2012 Worked on a team of five to create a business English program for a newly-established English for Specific
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Purposes program in Baku, Azerbaijan Performed needs assessment and subsequent stages of the curriculum design Created a unit and lesson on virtual meetings that includes the use of multimedia resources and communicative language teaching techniques

KidLead Inc. LeadStrong Pilot Program Needs Assessment 06/2012-07/2012 Joined the LeadYoung Trainer certification module with on-the-job work with middle school students Designed an online assessment tool to gauge college/graduate students (19-25 years old) interest in leadership development in terms of topics, skills, attitudes, time, opportunities, and cost MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Activity Coordinator, Osaka-MIIS Intensive English Language program 08/2013-09/2013 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Worked with 10 Japanese biomedical students and the logistics coordinator to plan and carry out afternoon and weekend activities on campus and in the community, reflecting students interests and needs Identified and promoted opportunities for students to experience American culture interactively and practice English Planned a San Francisco day trip by accommodating various interests and escorted the students on the trip Administrative Assistant, Language and Professional Programs 05/2012-12/2012 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Facilitated the organization and set up of short, customized programs, including Fulbright English Preparation Program, Translation and Interpretation Short Programs, Summer Intensive College English program, China International Publishing Group Customized Language Program Conducted research on local resources for student activities and field trips, E-learning tools, and market competitors to promote program development Drafted and proofread student handbooks and fliers for public distribution Compiled data from program evaluation surveys and assisted writing program evaluation reports Handled emails, filing, package preparation, and Twitter and LinkedIn accounts to ensure smooth communication between various stakeholders Academic Coordinator, English as a Second Language Program 06/2012-12/2012 Peace Resource Center Seaside, CA Organized bilingual potlucks (Spanish and English) and benefit concerts to increase the program visibility Liaised with Communities for Sustainability Monterey County, Monterey Institute graduate students, and the Peace Resource Center board members to promote new curriculum development Conducted new teacher orientation workshops to cultivate reflective teachers Managed and streamlined online academic and administrative documents and maintained an opencommunication line with the program coordinator and teachers to increase collaboration and idea sharing Activity Coordinator, Shimane-MIIS Intensive English Language program 08/2012 Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA Established clear and consistent patterns of contact and communication with a group of 12 university-aged Japanese students and their host families Worked with students and teachers to plan and carry out afternoon and weekend activities on campus and in the community, reflecting students interests and needs Identified and promoted opportunities for students to experience American culture interactively and practice English /( !"#$%&'()'"()*( (

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Languages Mandarin Chinese/Shanghainese Native English Near native Spanish Beginner in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking Technology for Educational Purposes Website and Blog Creation Google Site, WordPress, Weebly, Tumblr Content Management System Huddle, Moodle, Anvill Social Networking Weibo, Renren, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Edmodo, Ning Image/Audio/Video Sharing and Editing YouTube, Flickr, iPhoto, GarageBand, Audacity, iMovie Asynchronous/Synchronous Collaborative Conversation: Google Doc, VoiceThread, Titanpad Screenshot and Screencast Jing, Screenr Online Survey SurveyMonkey, Survey Builder, Google Form Office Programs Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pages PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. International Association for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTFL Convention (AP Chinese Workshop) Attendee Celebrating Foreign Language Education: A Monterey Bay Symposium Presenter Chinese Language Education Forum (CLEF) Attendee TESOL International Convention Student Forum Presenter TESOL Symposium in China Attendee CATESOL Steinbeck Chapter Workshop Attendee EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The Offset Project zero-waste volunteer at the Monterey Jazz Festival Registration volunteer at the annual conference of Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast (ASPAC) Voices of the Class cast member at the Monterey Institute of International Studies Orientation community building facilitator at the Monterey Institute of International Studies Shakespeare Festival King Lear cast member at Shanghai International Studies University College "Newsweek" journalist and chief editor at Shanghai International Studies University HONORS AND AWARDS ACTFL/Vista Higher Learning First Time Attendee Scholarship Fletcher Jones Scholar Monterey Institute of International Studies Merit Scholarship Shanghai International Studies University Merit Scholarship
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