Jeremy Lee 99 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

jyl2163@tc.columbia.edu / (609) 937-7678

Summary & Objective

Influenced by my professional experiences abroad and domestically, as well as observing the current educational policies, I am
primarily concerned with the improvement of standardized testing. This includes the impact of tests, test validation, and
increasing assessment literacy for parents, students, and other stakeholders. I hope to contribute to research that improves
both the efficacy and fairness of a variety of large-scale tests. The improvement of teaching and learning strategies are also of
great interest to me. I am currently working as a research assistant in educational research on projects which strive to improve
English language learning, teaching, and testing.

Experience
Senior Research Assistant (Princeton, NJ)

Educational Testing Service (September 2017 – )

• Conducts interviews and surveys on validation studies regarding standardized tests.

• Assists in developing new online English language learning tools.
• Edits manuscripts and research proposals for research scientists.
• Raises awareness of TOEFL research by contributing to the development of research websites.
• Performs literature reviews on relevant research to support further studies.

ESL Lecturer & Assessment Coordinator (Binghamton, NY)

State University of New York – Binghamton (August 2015 – August 2017)

• Created a new integrated skills placement exam for international students.

• Instructed courses on Speaking/Listening, Reading/Writing, and Pronunciation.
• Gathered material across campus to bolster authentic content in updated department curriculum.
• Determined class efficacy via surveys and focus group interviews.
• Performed research to establish areas where international students require more assistance.

Language Instructor (New York, NY)

The Language Connection at St.John’s University (February 2015 – August 2015)

• Worked on placement testing and analyses of test data for language program.
• Taught seven-week courses on all language skills.
• Developed syllabi for seven-week academic English programs.
• Worked with students from a large variety of L1’s and cultural backgrounds.

Language Instructor (New York, NY)

Community Language Program at Teachers College (September 2014 – December 2014)

• Created detailed lesson plans and activities.

• Assessed students’ speaking, writing, listening, reading, and grammar skills.
• Worked with adult ESL learners ranging from age 19 to 50+.
Jeremy Lee 99 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
jyl2163@tc.columbia.edu / (609) 937-7678

Native English Teacher (Seoul, South Korea)

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (August 2011 – August 2013)

• Worked in public schools teaching ages 8 to 15.

• Taught vocabulary, grammar, and writing to EFL students.
• Conducted weekly conversation classes for adults as well as summer and winter camps for all grades.

Exam Instructor (Hong Kong)

The Princeton Review (February 2011 – August 2011)

• Taught students test taking skills such as time management and basic essay writing. Also covered fundamentals of
algebra, geometry, and critical reading.
• Instructed on a variety of exams such as the SAT, SSAT, and TOEFL.

Skills
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• IBM SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
• Hyperion (Oracle Performance Management)
• Online Class Management (Moodle, Blackboard, Engrade, Weebly)

Education
Master of Arts, (September 2013 – February 2015)

Teachers College at Columbia University, GPA: 3.8

Major: Applied Linguistics – Second Language Assessment, Pedagogical Grammar, Classroom Practices, Conversation Analysis, Second
Language Acquisition, Practicum: Integrated Skills, Phonetics & Phonology

Service: East Coast Organization of Language Testers Conference 2014 & 2015 (ECOLT), TESOL/AL Roundatable

Bachelor of Arts, (September 2006 – June 2010)

University at Buffalo, GPA: 3.45

Major: Communication/Journalism - Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Journalism

Second Major: Psychology – Self and Self-Esteem, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology

Minor: Sociology – Criminology, Sociology of Gender, Sociology of Aging, Sociology of the Family

Additional Information
Weebly E-folio: http://jeremyylee.weebly.com/

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