Wilson Tai - China 2002-2003 - Global Profile
English Teacher - American Culture & Society, Public Speaking
Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou CHINA

Work Experience in China:

Spring ’03 (March) / LCCIEB Program Teacher / Zhejiang University XiXi College: 10 week, 20 class course. Students ranged from motivated students, doctors, teachers, businessmen and professionals. Inspired students with discussion topics pertaining to their daily culture and society. Such subjects included war, money, exchange of power and relationships. Created independent design of course to supplement New Interchange 3 by Jack C. Richards.

Spring ’03 (February) / Resident Teacher / Zhejiang University City College: 6 month semester teaching Spoken English and Pronunciation to Freshman and Sophomore students of various majors. Independent design of entire course, from lesson plans to exams. Contract renewed and extended until Summer 2003. Employer information: Professor Wan Chang Sheng / Executive Director / (0571) 8801-8430 http://www.beincity.net/

Fall ’02 (December) / Voice Talent / Hangzhou Radio & Television: Recorded voice in recording studio for Travel Radio show on FM 104.5 to be aired Monday-Friday at 3pm starting on February 1st, 2002. Employer Information: Cathy Liu / (135) 8816-2440

Fall ’02 (November) / Editor / Zhejiang University: Freelance-editing work for professor Bao’s new English book called: “Success with P.E.T.S. – Level 3” It’s an English book to supplement the Chinese “Public English Test System.” Employer information: Maggie Bao / Associate Professor / (0571) 8820-6042 / http://www.zju.edu.cn/

Fall ’02 / (September) Resident Teacher / Zhejiang University City College: 6 month semester teaching classes of E-Commerce, Finance Management, Tourism, and Business students. Instruction in Oral English to Chinese college students, with independent design of entire course, from lesson plans to exams. 1-year contract with school ends January 2003. Employer information: Professor Wan Chang Sheng / Executive Director / (0571) 8801-8430 http://www.beincity.net/

Summer '02 (August) / Weekly English Pronunciation course / Conquer Foreign Language Institute - Evening courses teaching Oral English to a small class of advanced level students and professionals ranging from 22 to 50 years of age. Focus on proper pronunciation with development of new vocabulary, commonly used slang, and idioms. Employer information: Leo Hong / Director / (0571) 8891-2699 http://www.conquerfl.com/

Summer '02 (July) / 1st Annual Summer English Village / Zhejiang University City College – First year collaboration between Zhejiang University City College and Conquer Foreign Language Institute. 20 consequential days as part of a summer program teaching 2nd and 3rd year Senior Middle School students. Class sizes were 30 students with a focus on increasing confidence in public speaking and communication. Independently designed lesson plans to adapt to student levels. Employer information: Leo Hong / Director / (0571) 8891-2699 http://www.conquerfl.com/ & Professor Wan Chang Sheng / Executive Director / (0571) 8801-8430 http://www.beincity.net/

Spring '02 (June) / Editor / Zhejiang University - edited English course book (1 of 2) for English Department Director and Professor of Zhejiang University - intended to be used by all university students majoring in English beginning from Fall '03 semester. In addition, recorded voice talent in university recording studio for supplemental audiocassette to be included with English book. Employer information: Professor Zao Shu Ren / (0571) 8799-3060 / http://www.zju.edu.cn/

Spring '02 (June) / Business English Intensive Course / Handsome Electronics Co., Ltd. - Taught a small group of professionals (Computer Programmers) Oral English with a focus on technology and business vocabulary. This was a 4-day course. Employer information: Miao Jun / Training Director / (0571) 8708-8251 http://en.handsome.com.cn/

Spring '02 (March) / Associate Teacher / Linping East Campus University: 6 month semester teaching 2 classes of Freshman and Sophomore university students majoring in English. Class sizes of 40-50 required efficient teaching methods - all lesson plans and oral exams were independently designed and adapted to student abilities. Professor Zao Shu Ren / Director of Foreign Languages / (0571) 8799-3060 / http://www.zju.edu.cn/

Spring '02 (February) / Resident Teacher / Zhejiang University City College: 6 month semester teaching 4 classes with 25 students each and two subjects: Oral English and American Society and Culture. Instruction in Oral English to Chinese college students, with independent design of entire course, from lesson plans to exams. Students were sophomores majoring in Foreign Languages. 1-year contract with school ends January 2003. Employer information: Professor Wan Chang Sheng / Executive Director / (0571) 8801-8430 http://www.beincity.net/

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