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Email: yinghua.cai.chloe@gmail.com Tel: 831-224-0339

580 Jefferson St., Unit 7, Monterey, CA 93940

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Candidate 09/2011-05/2013

Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Specialization

Coursework in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign LanguageEditing and Revising for Translators Workshop Certificate

Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), Monterey, CA

A Graduate School of Middlebury College

Bachelor of Arts, Translation and Interpretation (Chinese-English) 07/2011

Shanghai International Studies University Shanghai, China

Undergraduate Coursework in Psychology and Statistics 07/2010-08/2010

Yale University New Haven, CT

Certificate, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language 10/2009

Education Development International (EDI) Shanghai, China

LANGUAGE TEACHING EXPERIENCE (CHINESE & ENGLISH)

Chinese Teaching Assistant, Language Studies Program 08/2012-present

Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA

Hold one-on-one tutoring sessions (5 hours/week+) for students in graduate-level content-based Chinesecourses, includingModern Chinese I, Current Social and Political Topics in Chinese, andBuilding an

East Asia Community Conduct regular classroom observation, prepare course materials, and lead group discussions for the

Modern Chinese Iclass

Teach vocabulary and grammar in political news articles and biographies to advanced-level directed-study students to support their Chinese academic writing

Provide oral and written feedback to students essays, weekly journals, and digital projects to improvetheir writing skills

Keep track of student progress through clear and consistent patterns of contact and communication withcourse instructors and students

Chinese Instructor,Beyond Yourself in Language Development 09/2011-11/2012

Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA

Teach elementary and advanced Chinese courses to graduate students one hour per week at the non-profit student-founded language clubBeyond Yourself in Language Development(B.U.I.L.D.)

Designed and taught Chinese Social Media, an advanced-level content-based course, to exposeproficient speakers of Chinese to authentic language use on Weibo by discussing current affairs based on

students interests in a closed Weibo group

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Co-designed and co-taught Survival Chinese, an elementary-level functional course using interactiveactivities and managed a Facebook group to interact with students outside the class

Chinese Instructor, Enrichment Academic Programs 09/2012-11/2012

Lyceum of Monterey County Monterey, CA

Designed and taughtAround the World China, a five-week after-school cultural enrichment course toelementary school students and their accompanying parents

Engage class participants in integrative and interactive activities to raise their cultural awareness andmotivation in learning the Chinese language and culture

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 Designed and taught vocabulary review lessons and administered the weekly quiz in the intermediate-

level class as a substitute teacher Facilitated student orientation and placement testing through collaboration with faculty Held one-on-one tutoring sessions for students (10 hours/week+) across all levels (ages from 19 to 65) Prepared supplementary materials (e.g., self-study sites, mobile applications, and corpus) in response to

students needs and interests and provided constant feedback regarding learning strategies

Conducted regular classroom observation to identify students strengths and weaknesses while buildinga rapport with the students

Co-organized culturally-bound extra-curricular activities to create positive, motivating, and meaningfullearning opportunities outside the classroom

Managed a blog and Facebook page to increase program visibility

Chinese Tutor 06/2012-08/2012

Self-Employed Monterey, CA

Provided customized one-on-one tutoring (3 hours/week+) to an MA International Policy Studiesstudent (elementary level) through face-to-face and synchronous online dialogue

Assisted in locating potential study-abroad and internship programs in China to maximize the studentslearning opportunities

Held bi-weekly Chinese language table to discuss learning strategies and current affairs in ChinaInstructor, English as a Second Language Program 09/2011-08/2012

Peace Resource Center Seaside, CA

Individually taught or co-taught ESL classes for two-hour weekly sessions to low/intermediate leveladult immigrant students

Designed and implemented content-based, task-based, and integrative lessons tailored to students needsand 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

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Chinese Instructor, Stanford Splash 04/2012

The Stanford Educational Studies Program Stanford, CA

Designed and taught interactive lessons titledProbing Chinese Characters (Simplified) to Americanmiddle 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 experienceChinese Instructor 12/2011

International School of Monterey Seaside, CA

Co-designed and co-taught two one-hour sessions ofProbing Chinese Characters (Simplified) toAmerican elementary schools (3rd grade) students (24 students in each session) to raise their awareness

of the pictorial features of some Chinese characters through interactive activities

Introduced common phrases, numbers, and dates in Mandarin ChineseChinese Cultural Ambassador, International Education Week 12/2011

Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA

Showcased the Chinese culture to high school students through interactive activities, employing a self-made educational video clip and traditional Chinese artifacts

Clarified stereotypes about the Chinese culture to raise students cultural awarenessChinese Tutor 03/2010-05/2010

Self-Employed Shanghai, China

Provided academic support to two Indian American elementary school students Introduced classic Chinese poems to raise students cultural awareness and cultivate their learning

interest

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 demo lessons by utilizing the course materials whose level of difficulty suits potential

students to arouse their motivation in speaking

Coordinated with native-English-speaking teachers and the academic coordinator to update classschedules and plans

Organized an online English corner for a group of six to create more speaking opportunitiesSHISU English Camp Counselor 07/2008-08/2008

Shanghai Youth Center Shanghai, China

Observed classroom teaching and assisted the expatriate EFL instructor in task-based instruction toensure the smooth communication between 25 students (3

rdto 5

thgrade) and the instructor

Taught review lessons with a focus on grammar drilling Engaged students in daily extra-curricular activities to develop their personality traits such as

friendliness, tolerance, and team-work spirit

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MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Assistant, Non-degree Programs 05/2012-Present

Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA

Participate in the organization and set up of short, customized programs, including Fulbright EnglishPreparation Program, Translation and Interpretation Short Programs, Summer Intensive College English

program, China International Publishing Group Customized Language Program

Conduct research on local resources for student activities and field trips, E-learning tools, and marketcompetitors to promote program development

Draft and proofread program student handbooks and fliers for public distribution Compile data from program evaluation surveys and assist in writing program evaluation reports Handle 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-present

Peace Resource Center Seaside, CA Organize bilingual potlucks (Spanish and English) and benefit concerts to increase the program visibility Liaise with Communities for Sustainability Monterey County, Monterey Institute graduate students, and

the Peace Resource Center board members to promote new curriculum development

Conduct new teacher orientation workshops to cultivate reflective teachers Manage and streamline online academic and administrative documents and maintain an open-

communication 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 campusand in the community, reflecting students interests and needs

Identified and promoted opportunities for students to experience US culture interactively and practiceEnglish

Facilitated the program orientation and graduation ceremony Assisted in meeting students at airport upon arrival and escorting students on the San Francisco trip

Enrollment Assistant, Language Education Programs 05/2012-08/2012

Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA

Responded to inquiries from prospective TESOL/TFL students to facilitate the application andenrollment process

Managed and streamlined documents for domestic and overseas student outreach and recruitment

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Marketing & Strategic Planning Intern 01/2012-03/2012

The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) Monterey, CA

Strategized the ways of using Facebook to grow the Foundations visibility with TIRF President andadministrative assistant through regular meetings

Researched other like-minded nonprofit organizations Facebook pages and the value of Facebook usein the nonprofit sector to conduct a SWOT analysis for TIRFs Facebook use

Drafted Guidelines for Optimal Use of TIRFs Facebook Page to be addressed at the TIRF BoardMeeting

CURRICULUM DESIGN & ASSESSMENT PROJECTS

English Diagnostic Test for Novice Interpreting Trainees 09/2012-present

A creative original test development project that simulates the preparation performance reflection model

of practicing interpreters

KidLead Inc. LeadStrong Pilot Program Needs Assessment 06/2012-07/2012

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

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy-MIIS Joint Certificate Program 02/2012-05/2012

A content-based English for Professional Purposes curriculum that runs for 8 weeks with 30 hours of instruction

per week, which is expected to be implemented in a tech-rich environment in Azerbaijan

Belmont High School Chinese Course 02/2012-05/2012

Chinese Food and Beyond: A situational syllabus with a functional focus that adheres to ACTFL Standards

TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION EXPERIENCE

Interpreter, Swiss Night in Shanghai 06/2011

Switzerland National Tourism Bureau Shanghai Office Shanghai, China

Interpreted tourism information for VIPs and representatives from St. Moritz and Kempinski Hotel

Interpreter 09/2010

Debiovision Inc. (Canada-based) Shanghai, China

Interpreted for the CEO during a business meeting at Shanghai Center of R&D of New Drugs

Translator, SHISU 60th Anniversary Gala 12/2009

Shanghai International Studies University Shanghai, China

Translated the opening address, playbills and hosts scripts (Chinese into English).

Translator 11/2009

Shanghai Red Cross Shanghai, China

Collaborated with five colleagues to translate Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) Project materials (Chinese

into English).

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2012 CLTA Annual Meeting & ACTFL Annual Convention Philadelphia, PA

2012 TESOL Convention & Graduate Student Forum Philadelphia, PA

PresentedResponses to the Initial Greeting Hello, an original research paper that reports on a pilot study

conducted to analyze the various responses to the initial greeting Hello at the Graduate Student Forum

2011 CATESOL: Steinbeck Chapter Monterey, CA

Attended a workshop on project-based language learning and co-presented a project-based English for

Professional Purposes curriculum

2011 TESOL Symposium in China Beijing, China

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Languages

Mandarin Chinese/ Shanghainese Native

English Near native

Spanish Beginner in Reading, Writing, Listening, and SpeakingTechnology for Educational Purposes

Office Programs Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pages

Website and Blog Creation Google Site, WordPress, Weebly, Tumblr

Content Management System Huddle, Moodle

Social Networking Weibo, Renren, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Edmodo, Ning

Image/Audio/Video Sharing and Editing YouTube, Flickr, iPhoto, Audacity, iMovie

Asynchronous/Synchronous Collaborative Conversation: Google Doc, VoiceThread, Titanpad

Screenshot and Screencast Jing, Screenr

Online Survey SurveyMonkey, Survey Builder, Google Form

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 05/2012-present

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. 07/2011-present

International Association for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

07/2009-present

HONORS AND AWARDS

ACTFL/Vista Higher Learning First Time Attendee Scholarship 2012

Fletcher Jones Scholar 2012-2013

Monterey Institute of International Studies Merit Scholarship 2011-2013

Shanghai International Studies University Merit Scholarship 2007-2011

Movie Translation and Dubbing Contest of Shanghai Undergraduates Third Prize 2010

National English Speaking Competition Qualification Contest Second Prize 2008

SPECIALTIES

Public speaking, performing, playing the Pipa (string instrument)