1. Robert C. Glasgow
Address: 11104 Lonesome Rd.
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703)5942223
grobert7@gmail.com
Highly experienced editor with international experience
Strong bilingual research skills
Experienced in planning and organizing events
Strong word processing and presentation software skills
Education
2012 M.A. University of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. Major: East Asian
Languages and Civilizations, a two year program with thesis.
2007 B.A. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803. Double Major: History and
Anthropology, Minor East Asian Studies.
2002 Advanced Diploma Brentsville District High School, Nokesville, Virginia 20181.
Work Experience
2012-present Translator/ Editor: I worked on a variety of projects for academics and professionals. I
worked, on an as-needed basis for David Hong of D&C CPA's, [No. 56-1, Sec. 1, Heping W. Rd. 100,
Taipei, Taiwan/ phone: (886)223643366] editing and translating financial and legal documents and
emails to be sent to international clients. I edited text for an educational booklet by the Tainan National
University of the Arts, produced for the Taiwan Ministry of Culture describing storage and handling of
cultural relics.
2013-2104 English instructor: Little Green Schoolhouse No. 297 Section 2 Helping Rd. East, Taipei
City, Taiwan/ Supervisor: Ivy Lin/ Phone: (886)27066958. I helped develop several curricula tailored to
students' needs ranging from beginner to advanced levels for students aged 4 to 12. I helped plan,
organize, and execute school events such as field trips and performances and conducted bilingual
parent- teacher meetings. I wrote up weekly status reports in accordance with school guidelines for
each student's parents updating them on their child's progress. In executing lessons I used multiple
media sources, for instance: English teaching apps, power point presentations, instructional videos, and
other media forms. In addition to English, I taught basic science, with an emphasis on the environment
and sports.
2007-2008 English instructor: Jiaxing University 453 Yuexiu S Rd, Zhejaing Province, People's
Republic of China/ supervisor: Yvette/ phone: (86)13757419869. At Jiaxing Xueyuan I taught
conversational English to sophomore students with a myriad of majors and levels. I formulated
curricula to meet student needs focusing on grammar and pronunciation. During lessons I used a
variety of media sources including, radio, videos, and internet. I was also responsible for conducting a
monthly English corner open to the public.
2. Language Skills
Mandarin Chinese: advanced level reading, writing, and speaking
Classical Chinese: intermediate level reading
English: Native English speaker
Language Training
2014-2105 National Chenggong University Mandarin Training Center, Tainan, Taiwan 701. Advanced
Mandarin Chinese, reading writing, speaking, and listening, and Classical Chinese.
2012 National Taiwan Normal University Mandarin Training Center, Taipei, Taiwan 106. Intermediate
Mandarin Chinese, reading writing, speaking, and listening.
Publications
The Evolution of Soghdian Identity: A study in cross pollination along the Silk Road, published in
number 228 (July 2012) Sino-Platonic Papers.
http://www.sino-platonic.org/complete/spp228_silk_roads.pdf
Presentations
I presented a paper titled The Forbidden City: a Window on Chinese History at the 2007 regional Phi
Alpha Theta National History Society conference.
Thesis
2012 A New Interpretation of a Han Dynasty Tomb
Cultural Diversity Experience
I have lived and worked in China and Taiwan for one and four years respectively. In 2002 volunteered
with LINK in Newport News Virginia, an organization which works with at-risk children in the
community.
Technical Abilities
Proficient in MS Word, Power Point, Excel and Linux Open Office. Familiar with a variety of
databases used for research and social/ professional networking sites.
References available upon request