1. Xuejun Zhang
Professional teacher (mandarin Chinese & ESL)
P. O. Box 236; Rabun Gap, GA, the USA, 30568
zhangalger@gmail.com
Cell: 803-445-7226; Skype: algerzhang1971
Overview
• 15 years’ experience of teaching Chinese and English as a second language;
• Master’s degree in linguistics from China;
• Currently working on MA in Middle Grades Language Arts at Piedmont College in
GA, the USA.
• Native Chinese mandarin and fluent in English.
Education
• Weifang University, Shandong, China, English, Associate degree, 1992-1994
• Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China, English, BA, 1994-1997
• Shandong Institute of Education, Jinan, Shandong, China, English Education, 1996-1998
• Beihua University, Jilin City, Jilin, China, Linguistics, Master’s degree, 2003-2006
• Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, the USA, Language Arts, MA, 01/2015-04/2016
Work Experience
• Teaching English at Luxia Middle School, Linqu, Shandong, China, 1994-2000;
• Teaching English at Linqu No. 5 High School, Shandong, China, 2000-2003;
• ESL teacher and office Dean in University for Science &Technology, Beijing, 2005-2008;
• Teaching English in Bejing Geely University, China, 2010-2011;
• “Cultural Diversity” teacher and sports coach, Maplebrook School, NY, 2009-2010;
• Teaching mandarin Chinese at White Knoll Middle School, SC, 07/2011-06/2013.
• Graduate Assistant in a computer lab at Piedmont College, GA, 01/2015 – now
Training, Certificates, and Special programs
• International teacher training and certificate by VIF in Chapel Hill, NC, 07/2011;
• StarTalk Language Immersion Program training in Arlington, TX, 07/2012;
• Teaching Chinese in the StarTalk Summer Camp in Lexington, SC, 2012-2013;
• Certificate of Mandarin OPI and WPT (Superior level) tested by ACTFL, 11/2013;
• Renewable Teacher Certificate for Chinese and ESL in GA state, 07/01/2015.
• Translation Certificate by CTP–Certified Translation Professional, 11/2013
Publications
• On the Functions of Outputs in Second Language Acquisition, English Weekly, 2008;
• Reflective English Teaching in Chinese Colleges, Overseas English, 2011.
References
• Jan Buley: Laurentian University, ON, Canada; jbuley@laurentian.ca
• Tom Siler: Superintendent at Lexington School District 2, SC; tsiler@lex2.org
• Alice Rodriguez: Language Chair at White Knoll Middle; arodriguez@lexington1.net
• Donald Gnecco: Dean of School of Education; dgnecco@piedmont.edu
• Rando Hollandsworth: Piedmont College; rhollandsworth@piedmont.edu
• Jean Yu: Chinese teacher at the Hotchkiss School, CT; jyu@hotchkiss.org