MONICA ZHANG
1230 Amsterdam Avenue, Apartment #838 · New York, NY 10027 · [email protected] · 832.633.4803
EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Expected May 2014
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development, Early Childhood (EC) - Grade 6 ESL Generalist, May 2012
Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES), ESL/Generalist EC – Grade 6, December 2012
Dean’s List, May 2010 - May 2011
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LANGUAGES
Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Community English Program, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
ESL Instructor February 2013 - Present
·Instruct advanced, adult students in integrated skills, theme-based English language class by using the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method
·Design stimulating materials and develop lesson plans focusing on interaction, language production, pronunciation and all four skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) to enhance student oral fluency and accuracy
·Create, conduct and score formative and summative assessments in order to assess integrated skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar
·Utilize multi-media tools, such as Google voice, NPR broadcasting and TED Talk to enhance student knowledge and competence
Adult Literacy Program, Golden Horizons Inc, New York, NY
ESL Instructor October 2012 - May 2013
·Prepared and delivered daily lesson plans on survival skills to teach intermediate proficiency level Mandarin speaking adults
·Designed stimulating materials by using authentic materials that are pertinent to the Manhattan Chinatown population
·Assessed individual student progress by using the communicative learning approach
·Administered listening and speaking activities based on American culture and vocabulary in order to enhance survival skills in New York City
Galindo Elementary, Title 1 School, Austin, TX
Bilingual Teacher - 4th Grade, ESL/Inclusion Classroom August 2011 - May 2012
·Formulated daily lesson plans for 20 students to be aligned with the state curriculum standards
·Collaborated with the 4th grade teaching staff comprised of six teachers to generate student-guided instruction based on shared information, new ideas and student progress
·Used the workshop approach, anecdotal records, individual conferences, informal and formal assessments to monitor individual student progress
·Applied the workshop approach for reading and writing in order to develop autonomy and motivation in learning
Sommer Elementary, Round Rock, TX
Bilingual Teacher – Kindergarten August 2010 - May 2011
·Prepared and executed developmentally appropriate daily lessons plans to teach a Kindergarten class of 17 students
·Implemented behavior management strategies by using positive reinforcement, monitoring and direct modeling
·Used visual aids, manipulatives, TPR, verbal recasts, songs/chants and exploration learning to provide ESL scaffolding
·Applied the workshop approach for reading and writing in order to introduce autonomy and motivation for learning
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Language Resource Center, Columbia University, New York, NY
ESL Tutor October 2013 - Present
·Privately instruct Columbia graduate student in coherent professional and informal writing and speaking ability in order to enhance fluency
·Provide instruction in American Phonetics to achieve accent reduction through CLT approaches
·Address first language transfer issues in order to improve daily conversation, formal and informal usage and professional English presentation skills
·Use multimedia, intonation patterns and sound correction to conduct lessons on American pronunciation training
Teachers College Career Services, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Project Assistant June 2013 - Present
·Answer phone calls to resolve student and alumni inquires and schedule appointments
·Post job openings regularly from employers to maintain the employment database
·Conduct phone sessions with alumni to administer the Survey of Teachers College Graduates and enter data
·Assist with administrative and marketing tasks in order ensure smooth running of career fairs, career panels, recruitment programs and career development workshops
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
New Heart English Camp, Xiamen, China
English Teacher June 2013 - August 2013
·Collaborated with 12 English teachers to design pronunciation and grammar lessons for Chinese students
·Instructed lessons that promoted American culture and values in order to motivate English learning
Chengdu English Camp, Sichuan, China
English Teacher June 2012 - August 2012
·Created and taught lessons to increase student knowledge of fluency, pronunciation and semantics
·Collaborated and worked cooperatively with Chinese university students and local English teachers to maintain mutual understanding
InterVarsity English Camp, Xinjiang, China
English Teacher June 2011 - August 2011
·Designed curriculum to teach a class of 26 Chinese college students about American culture and language
·Collaborated and worked cooperatively with 10 other American team members to craft interactive lessons
American Exposure Program, Houston, TX
English Translator June 2009 – August 2009, June 2010 - August 2010
·Translated English and Chinese during conversational English classes while working with foreign exchange students
·Worked along-side American host families, teachers, students and parents to maintain a positive environment for cultural exchange
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Mac and PC, SPSS
1230 Amsterdam Avenue, Apartment #838 · New York, NY 10027 · [email protected] · 832.633.4803
EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Expected May 2014
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development, Early Childhood (EC) - Grade 6 ESL Generalist, May 2012
Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES), ESL/Generalist EC – Grade 6, December 2012
Dean’s List, May 2010 - May 2011
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LANGUAGES
Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Community English Program, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
ESL Instructor February 2013 - Present
·Instruct advanced, adult students in integrated skills, theme-based English language class by using the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method
·Design stimulating materials and develop lesson plans focusing on interaction, language production, pronunciation and all four skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) to enhance student oral fluency and accuracy
·Create, conduct and score formative and summative assessments in order to assess integrated skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar
·Utilize multi-media tools, such as Google voice, NPR broadcasting and TED Talk to enhance student knowledge and competence
Adult Literacy Program, Golden Horizons Inc, New York, NY
ESL Instructor October 2012 - May 2013
·Prepared and delivered daily lesson plans on survival skills to teach intermediate proficiency level Mandarin speaking adults
·Designed stimulating materials by using authentic materials that are pertinent to the Manhattan Chinatown population
·Assessed individual student progress by using the communicative learning approach
·Administered listening and speaking activities based on American culture and vocabulary in order to enhance survival skills in New York City
Galindo Elementary, Title 1 School, Austin, TX
Bilingual Teacher - 4th Grade, ESL/Inclusion Classroom August 2011 - May 2012
·Formulated daily lesson plans for 20 students to be aligned with the state curriculum standards
·Collaborated with the 4th grade teaching staff comprised of six teachers to generate student-guided instruction based on shared information, new ideas and student progress
·Used the workshop approach, anecdotal records, individual conferences, informal and formal assessments to monitor individual student progress
·Applied the workshop approach for reading and writing in order to develop autonomy and motivation in learning
Sommer Elementary, Round Rock, TX
Bilingual Teacher – Kindergarten August 2010 - May 2011
·Prepared and executed developmentally appropriate daily lessons plans to teach a Kindergarten class of 17 students
·Implemented behavior management strategies by using positive reinforcement, monitoring and direct modeling
·Used visual aids, manipulatives, TPR, verbal recasts, songs/chants and exploration learning to provide ESL scaffolding
·Applied the workshop approach for reading and writing in order to introduce autonomy and motivation for learning
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Language Resource Center, Columbia University, New York, NY
ESL Tutor October 2013 - Present
·Privately instruct Columbia graduate student in coherent professional and informal writing and speaking ability in order to enhance fluency
·Provide instruction in American Phonetics to achieve accent reduction through CLT approaches
·Address first language transfer issues in order to improve daily conversation, formal and informal usage and professional English presentation skills
·Use multimedia, intonation patterns and sound correction to conduct lessons on American pronunciation training
Teachers College Career Services, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Project Assistant June 2013 - Present
·Answer phone calls to resolve student and alumni inquires and schedule appointments
·Post job openings regularly from employers to maintain the employment database
·Conduct phone sessions with alumni to administer the Survey of Teachers College Graduates and enter data
·Assist with administrative and marketing tasks in order ensure smooth running of career fairs, career panels, recruitment programs and career development workshops
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
New Heart English Camp, Xiamen, China
English Teacher June 2013 - August 2013
·Collaborated with 12 English teachers to design pronunciation and grammar lessons for Chinese students
·Instructed lessons that promoted American culture and values in order to motivate English learning
Chengdu English Camp, Sichuan, China
English Teacher June 2012 - August 2012
·Created and taught lessons to increase student knowledge of fluency, pronunciation and semantics
·Collaborated and worked cooperatively with Chinese university students and local English teachers to maintain mutual understanding
InterVarsity English Camp, Xinjiang, China
English Teacher June 2011 - August 2011
·Designed curriculum to teach a class of 26 Chinese college students about American culture and language
·Collaborated and worked cooperatively with 10 other American team members to craft interactive lessons
American Exposure Program, Houston, TX
English Translator June 2009 – August 2009, June 2010 - August 2010
·Translated English and Chinese during conversational English classes while working with foreign exchange students
·Worked along-side American host families, teachers, students and parents to maintain a positive environment for cultural exchange
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Mac and PC, SPSS