Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
B.A., Second Language Studies & Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI.
(Expected graduation: May 2015) - Dean's List, GPA: 3.60
o SLS 303: Second Language Teaching
o SLS 441: Language Concepts for Second Language Learning and Teaching
o SLS 480P: Motivation in the L2 Classroom
o SLS 490: Second Language Testing
o PSY 322: Learning and Motivation
o PSY 325: Cognitive Psychology
o LING 410: Articulatory Phonetics
o LING 412: Psycholinguistics
TEACHING / TUTORING EXPERIENCE
Interchanger July 2014 – Present
New Intensive Courses in English (NICE), University of Hawai’i at Manoa (Honolulu, HI).
Converse with ELLs about different topics to teach them about American culture and
help the students to feel comfortable with communicational situations in English.
Teacher for English as Foreign Language Learners (Volunteer) March 2015
Bayon Junior High School (Angkor Krau, Cambodia). Taught basic English to Cambodian
students with lessons and activities.
Tutor for English as Second Language Learners (Volunteer) September 2014 – March 2015
Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School (Honolulu, HI). Help ELLs read books and do
homework activities to develop vocabulary, reading, writing, and communication skills.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
After School Program Aide February 2015 – Present
Kuhio Elementary School, Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA (Honolulu, HI). Work with students with
special needs. Worked with a Japanese ESL student to help develop communication and
social skills.
Autism Aide Volunteer November 2014 – Present
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Climber Foundation (Honolulu, HI). Work with children
with autism. Help children develop communication and social skills
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Atherton YMCA College Camp Mentor July 2014 - Present
Mentor for students from low-income high schools to help guide them in the path towards college. Teach
students how to prepare for college, fill out college applications, fill out Financial Aid, and find scholarships. Build rapport with students and keep in contact with them to make sure they are on the right path towards college.
Rotary Club of Honolulu International Service Project Volunteer March 2015
Help to build classrooms for the Bayon Junior High School in Cambodia with the Rotary Club of Honolulu and the Rotary Club of Kyoto. Help to teach English, American games, and dance to the students.
Atherton YMCA Annual Support Campaign Co-Chair January 2015 - March 2015
Help to lead a campaign to raise money to fund programs and events run by the Atherton YMCA, a non- profit organization. Arranged and organized various fundraising events.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2015 Campus YMCA Partnership Conference
"Living Our Cause, Together"
MEMBERSHIP
Atherton YMCA Student Leaders August 2014 – Present
Elected as Secretary for academic year of Fall 2014 – Spring 2015.
Responsible for creating agenda and minutes and helping to create programs that will help make a difference in the community.
Rotaract Club at the University of Hawai’i August 2013 – Present
Active member through participation in various community service projects. Awarded outstanding member of the year (2015) for participating in all events and meetings.
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) August 2013 - May 2014
Elected as Secretary for academic year of Fall 2013 – Spring 2014.
Responsible for recording minutes and sending it out to the officers and members. Participate in various community service projects to help children with special needs.
COMPETENCIES & INTERESTS
Languages: English (native), Vietnamese (beginner), Japanese (beginner)
Computer Skills: Proficient in Mac and PC computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Professional Interests: Psycholinguistics, motivation, bilingualism, English as an international language
Personal Interests: Hiking, swimming, running, traveling
B.A., Second Language Studies & Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI.
(Expected graduation: May 2015) - Dean's List, GPA: 3.60
- Second Language Studies courses focuses on second language teaching and intercultural communication
- Psychology courses focuses on language learning and development
- Relevant courses:
o SLS 303: Second Language Teaching
o SLS 441: Language Concepts for Second Language Learning and Teaching
o SLS 480P: Motivation in the L2 Classroom
o SLS 490: Second Language Testing
o PSY 322: Learning and Motivation
o PSY 325: Cognitive Psychology
o LING 410: Articulatory Phonetics
o LING 412: Psycholinguistics
TEACHING / TUTORING EXPERIENCE
Interchanger July 2014 – Present
New Intensive Courses in English (NICE), University of Hawai’i at Manoa (Honolulu, HI).
Converse with ELLs about different topics to teach them about American culture and
help the students to feel comfortable with communicational situations in English.
Teacher for English as Foreign Language Learners (Volunteer) March 2015
Bayon Junior High School (Angkor Krau, Cambodia). Taught basic English to Cambodian
students with lessons and activities.
Tutor for English as Second Language Learners (Volunteer) September 2014 – March 2015
Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School (Honolulu, HI). Help ELLs read books and do
homework activities to develop vocabulary, reading, writing, and communication skills.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
After School Program Aide February 2015 – Present
Kuhio Elementary School, Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA (Honolulu, HI). Work with students with
special needs. Worked with a Japanese ESL student to help develop communication and
social skills.
Autism Aide Volunteer November 2014 – Present
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Climber Foundation (Honolulu, HI). Work with children
with autism. Help children develop communication and social skills
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Atherton YMCA College Camp Mentor July 2014 - Present
Mentor for students from low-income high schools to help guide them in the path towards college. Teach
students how to prepare for college, fill out college applications, fill out Financial Aid, and find scholarships. Build rapport with students and keep in contact with them to make sure they are on the right path towards college.
Rotary Club of Honolulu International Service Project Volunteer March 2015
Help to build classrooms for the Bayon Junior High School in Cambodia with the Rotary Club of Honolulu and the Rotary Club of Kyoto. Help to teach English, American games, and dance to the students.
Atherton YMCA Annual Support Campaign Co-Chair January 2015 - March 2015
Help to lead a campaign to raise money to fund programs and events run by the Atherton YMCA, a non- profit organization. Arranged and organized various fundraising events.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2015 Campus YMCA Partnership Conference
"Living Our Cause, Together"
- YMCA Leadership Competency Model
- IPOWERED HIP HOP Xpress: an urban mobile STEM lab
- Dimensions of Diversity
- Togetherhood: Advancing the Campus YMCA Movement
MEMBERSHIP
Atherton YMCA Student Leaders August 2014 – Present
Elected as Secretary for academic year of Fall 2014 – Spring 2015.
Responsible for creating agenda and minutes and helping to create programs that will help make a difference in the community.
Rotaract Club at the University of Hawai’i August 2013 – Present
Active member through participation in various community service projects. Awarded outstanding member of the year (2015) for participating in all events and meetings.
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) August 2013 - May 2014
Elected as Secretary for academic year of Fall 2013 – Spring 2014.
Responsible for recording minutes and sending it out to the officers and members. Participate in various community service projects to help children with special needs.
COMPETENCIES & INTERESTS
Languages: English (native), Vietnamese (beginner), Japanese (beginner)
Computer Skills: Proficient in Mac and PC computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Professional Interests: Psycholinguistics, motivation, bilingualism, English as an international language
Personal Interests: Hiking, swimming, running, traveling
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