JONATHAN S.

HUANG
4920 Beauchamp Court, San Diego, CA 92130 jonathanhuang@sandiego.edu
909.333.8443 jonathan-huang.weebly.com

Education
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA August 2017-May 2019
Master’s of Education in TESOL, Literacy, and Culture
Awards: Outstanding Scholar Recognition (2019), Dean’s Graduate Merit Scholarship (2019 & 2018)
Case Study Project: “Non-Native English Speaking Students in International Schools”
TESOL Certification (2018)

Denison University, Granville, OH August 2011-May 2015

Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in English Writing
Awards: Dean’s List Award (2011)
Honor Societies: Phi Alpha Theta (2014), Sigma Tau Delta (2013)

Professional Experience
University of San Diego’s English Language Academy, San Diego, CA September 2019-December 2019
ESL Lecturer (10-14 hrs/week)
 Developed and taught 40 lessons as an instructor for Grammar and Writing courses.
 Ensured 15 students’ academic growth by tracking their achievements of learning objectives for all activities.
 Created rubrics and charts for students to study and master learning objectives independently.

San Diego Community College District, San Diego, CA January 2018-May 2019
Instructional Apprentice/Graduate Tutor (10-14 hrs/week)
 Increased instructional support for students within a college English classroom.
 Created lesson plans to teach during portions of a class session.
 Ensured and facilitated student growth in 1-on-1 tutoring appointments at the Writing Center.
 Created and delivered one-hour workshops on writing skills or college readiness skills at the Writing Center.

Chinese Culture Center, Hohhot, China July 2018

American Ambassador, Translator, Team Leader (3 weeks)
 Managed and translated for a team of 10 American Ambassadors to plan teaching schedules and create travel plans.
 Interfaced with Chinese host colleagues to ensure professional conduct among American team members.
 Created and taught a lesson on professional writing to 200+ college students,
 Provided additional support during lessons given by other ambassadors.

Ohio History Connection, Columbus, OH August 2016-August 2017

Customer Service Representative (25 hrs/week)
 Provided on site and telephone support to demographically diverse museum guests.
 Facilitated educational programs at the museum alongside museum interpreters.
 Created and taught efficient routines for customer service operations.
 Managed client information through membership and library card data processing.

Mark Pi’s Asian Diner, Columbus, OH August 2016-March 2017

Cashier, Teppanyaki Cook, Washer (35 hrs/week)
 Processed food orders in Mandarin and English to serve a mix of American and international customers
 Translated conversations between American customers and callers, and the Chinese owners of the restaurant
 Worked closely with Chinese speaking wok chefs and food prep staff to plate and bag orders.

City Year Columbus, Columbus, OH August 2015-June 2016

AmeriCorps Member (45-50 hrs/week)
 Maximized student outcomes on behavior, ELA, and math assessments as a tutor for 27 third grade students.
 Directed 10 AmeriCorps members to plan, promote, and host Family Literacy Night, earning 1,800 views on a
Facebook promo and 70+ attendees.
Denison University, Granville, OH September 2013-May 2015
The Open House Student Staff (10 hrs/week)
 Managed social media by creating digital and paper flyers and writing monthly newsletters through MailChimp and
CRSL to generate interest and attendance, and to increase awareness of campus resources to help students.

Denison University, Granville, OH August 2013, 2014

International Student Services Student Coordinator (20-30 hrs/week)
 Created tours, activities and seminars with 5 departments on campus to aid students with acclimation to college.
 Implemented improvements in the training and preparation process to streamline the pre-orientation experience
among 15 leaders and students.
 Collected and communicated travel data about 65+ incoming students with staff and students to plan pickup and
accommodation schedules.

Denison University, Granville, OH September 2012-May 2014

America Reads Tutor, Board Member (5 hrs/week)
 Tutored at-risk elementary school students 2-3 times a week through America Reads.
 Served as site coordinator and liaison to 2-5 other tutors.
 Planned reflection sessions and service events for tutors and students in bi-weekly board meetings.

Professional Development
University of San Diego’s Action Research Symposium May 2018, May 2019
 Attended multiple graduate research project presentations to learn about non-native English-speaking tutors in the
writing center, EFL teacher hiring preferences in Saudi Arabia, disability and the classroom, etc.
 Presented a capstone research project on non-native English speaking students in international schools.

University of San Diego’s Practicum/ Teaching Internship January-May 2019

 Conducted and participated in lesson studies and provided feedback to nine classmates.
 Fulfilled 55+ hours at a practicum site observing, lesson planning, and teaching with a mentor instructor.
 Created a student-centered syllabus and course calendars.
 Planned and delivered three lessons for use in an advanced ESL classroom.

San Diego Mesa College’s MT2C All Tutor Trainings January-December 2018
 Attended multiple All-Tutor Training sessions, including two breakout sessions, to build connections with other tutors,
develop ideas for tutoring improvements, and think reflectively about our tutoring approaches.

CATESOL Regional Fall Conference November 2017

 Attended the CATESOL conference, which included a poster session, keynote address, and two break-out sessions
themed around innovative uses of technology in the TESOL field.

City Year Columbus’s L&D Days August 2015-June 2016

 Attended multiple “Learning and Development” training sessions through City Year Columbus and City Year Cleveland.
 Participated in professional learning circles to discuss and workshop solutions for issues surrounding systemic
oppression, race, educational inequity, discrimination, trauma, and food insecurity to maximize our impact as
AmeriCorps tutors.

Livingston Elementary School’s Bi-Weekly Teacher Meetings September 2015-June 2016

 Participated in teacher collaborations to plan and coordinate learning units across 3rd and 4th grade classrooms.
 Brainstormed and practiced new ways to support student learning.

Beta Theta Pi’s General Convention August 2014

 Participated in facilitated workshops surrounding fraternity building, preventing hazing, and developing leadership.

Beta Theta Pi’s Wooden Institute June 2014

 Attended a three-day conference and participated in service projects, themed sessions, and small group discussions
surrounding leadership and personal values, fraternity culture, success, and creating legacies.
LeaderShape Institute January 2013
 Attended a three-day leadership development program to discuss and develop long-term life goals.
 Clarified personal values and practiced interpersonal leadership skills through facilitated group activities and simulations.
 Developed an action plan for bringing a personal vision to reality.

Denison University’s D.U. Lead September 2012

 Attended a three-day leadership development program themed around building community, identifying personal values,
and creating a campus compact for future college endeavors.
 Participated in multiple exercises, group challenges, and simulations designed to build leadership skills.

Volunteer Work
Beta Theta Pi, Denison University
Service Chair September 2013-May 2014
 Planned and led 10+ service projects with 10-15 members per project.
Archivist/Historian January 2015-May 2015
 Photographed events to increase visibility on campus and created the annual fraternity composite picture.
 Retaught fraternity history during chapter meetings to set context for future actions.

Denison Christian Community, Denison University

Publicity Chair September 2012-December 2014
 Created flyers and managed social media accounts for the organization to help students find faith-based groups.
 Enlisted community members in Granville, OH to support and partner with DCC.
Treasurer January 2013-December 2014
 Managed organization spending and drafted a budget of $3,110 for the 2014-2015 academic year.

The Open House Community Dinners, Denison University January 2012-May 2015
 Planned and hosted bi-weekly community dinners at The Open House Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.
 Created advertisements, cooked, set up, and cleaned for a dinner party of 20-50 for each event.

Culture Is Not Optional, Three Rivers, MI June-August 2013

 Fundraised to renovate an old school building into a community center by reproducing woodcut prints for sale,
advertising engraved bricks, and filming promotional videos for the annual Huss Future Festival fundraising event.
 Recorded meeting minutes for weekly conferences to plan for community events and shared them with members of the
planning committee.
 Managed the cash register at a fair-trade store and introduced visitors to ethical alternatives to home goods.

Presentations
University of San Diego SOLES Symposium May 2019
 Presented my Master’s capstone research project on non-native English speaking students in international schools.

Denison University Summer Internships Presentations December 2013

 Presented at a poster exhibition on my summer internship experience as a volunteer intern with Culture Is Not Optional,
a social justice oriented intentional community at work in redeveloping neighborhoods and buildings in the town of
Three Rivers, Michigan.

Language Skills
Fluent in English, conversant in Mandarin, and conversant in Thai