Resume, Recommendations, and Teaching Reflections

Resume and Recommendation Letters
      My Resume
      Recommendation Letter 1
      Recommendation Letter 2
      Recommendation Letter 3

Teaching Reflections

Teaching Special Need Students      
        Special Ed Case Study - Behavior Intervention Plan
      Special Ed Case Study - Writing IEP
Behavior Management
         Behavior Intervention Strategies
      Class Management Skills Are Vital

Instructional Tools      
         Design Curriculum Based Assessments
      Eight Implementation Plans
      Teach Interpersonal Skills
      Group Investigation Expands Cooperative Learning
      Communicative Language Teaching
      Language Teaching Methodology
      Multiple Intelligence
      Whole Language Approach
         Teaching Grammar
      Instructional Tool
      Reading for Understanding
      ESL Picture Book
      Why Is Reading Important
      Free Writing for ESL Students
      A Challenge I Have Encountered

My Teaching Philosophy
        My Teaching Philosophy

MY Resume

MY Resume

Yi Liu Resume

114 Conselyea Street Apt. 2R, Brooklyn, NY 11211   917-291-9274  yiliuny@gmail.com

My teaching portfolio http://mychineseteachingworld.blogspot.com/

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as an ESL teacher where my education and work experience can be utilized. 

CERTIFICATE_&  MEMBERSHIP

     New York State – Initial, TESOL (grade K-12)

     New York State – Initial, Mandarin (grade 5-12)

CLTA (Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York), active member, 2007-present

EXPERIENCE

Sept, 2012 – Present   04XM435 Manhattan Center for Science & Math    New York, NY   ESL & Chinese Teacher

     Teach beginning and intermediate Chinese to 9^th, 10^th and 11^th Graders. Prepare students for NYS regents test.

     Teach beginning, intermediate and advance ESL courses to 9^th through 12^th graders. Prepare students for NYSET ESL proficiency test.

Sept, 2011 – June, 2012   Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation   Bronx, NY   Chinese Teacher

Teach beginning Chinese to 8^th, 9^th and 10^th Graders who are from low-incoming families, low-performing, and have challenging behaviors: 

     Develop curriculum and lesson plans for all grades

     Maintain effective behavior management by incorporating daily grading and daily merit system; maintain positive communications with parents and students. 

Oct, 2010 – Jan, 2011   M408 Professional Performing Art School     New York, NY      Mandarin Teacher

Teach beginning level of Chinese language to seventh graders.

     Design curriculum and course outline.

     Use multi-media technologies and set up learning websites to post all learning materials and homework.

Aug, 2010 – Dec, 2010    Fordham University   New York, NY                        Adjunct Chinese Instructor

Teach intermediate Chinese course to college students.

     Have “Writer’s Workshop” frequently to help improve each individual student’s writing skills. 

     Present “Teach Vocabulary” at the department faculty professional development forum. 

Aug, 2009 – Dec, 2009   Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York          

New York, NY                                                                                                             Chinese Lecturer        

Teach Beginner Chinese course to college students.

     Five of my students obtained a highly competitive “Study in China” scholarships in summer 2010.

     Present “Teach Chinese through music, rhymes and body movements” at Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York forum.

EDUCATION

     Brooklyn College / City College of New York, City University of New York / UFT (New York, NY) Teacher’s certification program  (Jan. 2009 – July, 2011)

     Hunter College, City University of New York     (New York, NY)

B.A. in English (with honors) (2001- 2006)      Minor: Economics. Dean’s list.

     Southwest Normal University   (Chongqing, China)

M.A. (1987-1990) in Chinese Classical Literature

B.A. (1981-1985) in Chinese Language & Literature

Hobbies and Activities: Singing, chorus           

Recommendation Letter 3

January 21, 2010

To Whom It May Concern,

I am privileged to recommend Ms. Yi Liu, my colleague at the Modern Language Department at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York, as a teacher’s candidate.

Ms Yi Liu is an outstanding Chinese instructor. She is a good speaker and communicator who delivers her messages clearly in class. She devotes her time to planning each lesson in a detailed written form. She is always able to bring innovative and interesting methods into a student-centered classroom, and maintain the students’ attention. She also diligently posts supplemental materials for students to study on our online program. Being a person of integrity, she regularly brings certain historical and contemporary issues related to course to class for discussions, and encourages students to be independent thinkers. In order to improve the course, she periodically collects the feedback from students about her teaching, and is open to all criticism from other faculty members.

Ms. Yi Liu establishes a close relationship with her students. As a matter of fact, all her students requested to continue their second level study with her. Her classroom teaching in the Fall 2009 was so successful that it prompted our increasing one of Chinese class sessions in the Spring 2010 semester. Both the department and the students have highly evaluated her teaching performance.

With her strong academic background in Chinese literature and language, her English mastery, pedagogical training, and years of experience, I feel she will do an outstanding job and become an asset to the school district fortunate enough to accept her application for employment

Sincerely yours,

Fei Wang
Assistant Professor
Modern Language Department
Borough of Manhattan Community College,
City University of New York
            212-220-8107    
Email: fwang@bmcc.cuny.edu

Recommendation Letter 2

September 21, 2009

To Whom It May Concern,

The purpose of this letter is to recommend Yi Liu for a Chinese Teacher’s position at an educational institute. I have known Ms. Yi Liu since January 2009 when she participated in a course I taught in the School of Education at Brooklyn College.

I found Ms. Liu to be a conscientious, intelligent, serious-minded student. She is creative, well-read and engages in stimulating dialogue in class. As her instructor, I was struck by the attentive manner with which she prepares her assignments. She also brings a wealth of resources to her practice, including her rich knowledge of Chinese language and culture.

One of Ms. Liu’s outstanding qualities is her collegiality and collaborative spirit. She is personable and engages with others in caring and supportive ways. Her interpersonal skills will make her an excellent addition to the faculty of any school.

If I be of further assistance in supporting Ms. Liu for a teaching position, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Wayne A. Reed

Assistant Professor
School of Education
Brooklyn College
Phone:             718-951-5447    
Email: wreed@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Recommendation Letter 1

February 5, 2010

To Whom It May Concern,


I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Yi Liu since we met in 2008 at a professional conference in New York, and later we became colleagues at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York. During our acquaintance, I have known her in many capacities. Her energy and creativity in classroom teaching, her sense of responsibility, her care for students, her passion in constantly pursuing knowledge and professional development, her sensitivity on art and music (which she often uses on her teaching), her open-mindedness and her passion to open up the students’ horizons – a combination that makes her an exceptionally qualified teacher.

Ms. Yi Liu incorporates techniques of collaborative and student center learning into her classroom teaching. For example, she regularly uses PowerPoint to interestingly visualize teaching materials to the maximum, and frequently uses music as a tool to teach language. Her classroom teaching is built on carefully designed hands-on activities that involve every single student. She is one of the most popular teachers among students.

Ms. Yi Liu truly cares for her students, many of whom are from diverse and socio-economically less privileged families. She differentiates her methods in order to reach students who have different learning styles and capabilities. She spends considerable time help students who have learning disabilities.

I believe that Ms. Yi Liu will continue to grow and become even more effective as a teacher with further opportunities. I do not hesitate in recommending her for a Chinese teacher’s position in your school.


Sincerely yours,


Shanman Liao
Chinese Language Teacher
Matawan Aberdeen School District
469 Matawan Avenue, Cliffwood, NJ 07721
phone:             732-787-2388    
annej1988@yahoo.com

MY Resume

Yi Liu Resume

114 Conselyea Street Apt. 2R, Brooklyn, NY 11211   917-291-9274   yiliuny@gmail.com

My teaching portfolio http://mychineseteachingworld.blogspot.com/

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Chinese or an ESL teacher where my education and work experience can be utilized. 

CERTIFICATE_&  MEMBERSHIP

     New York State – Initial, TESOL (grade K-12)

     New York State – Initial, Mandarin (grade 5-12)

CLTA (Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York), active member, 2007-present

EXPERIENCE

Sept, 2012 – Present   04XM435 Manhattan Center for Science & Math    New York, NY   ESL & Chinese Teacher

     Teach beginning and intermediate Chinese to 9^th, 10^th and 11^th Graders. Prepare students for NYS regents test.

     Teach beginning, intermediate and advance ESL courses to 9^th through 12^th graders. Prepare students for NYSET ESL proficiency test.

Sept, 2011 – June, 2012   Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation   Bronx, NY   Chinese Teacher

Teach beginning Chinese to 8^th, 9^th and 10^th Graders who are from low-incoming families, low-performing, and have challenging behaviors: 

     Develop curriculum and lesson plans for all grades

     Maintain effective behavior management by incorporating daily grading and daily merit system; maintain positive communications with parents and students. 

Oct, 2010 – Jan, 2011   M408 Professional Performing Art School     New York, NY      Mandarin Teacher

Teach beginning level of Chinese language to seventh graders.

     Design curriculum and course outline.

     Use multi-media technologies and set up learning websites to post all learning materials and homework.

Aug, 2010 – Dec, 2010    Fordham University   New York, NY                        Adjunct Chinese Instructor

Teach intermediate Chinese course to college students.

     Have “Writer’s Workshop” frequently to help improve each individual student’s writing skills. 

     Present “Teach Vocabulary” at the department faculty professional development forum. 

Aug, 2009 – Dec, 2009   Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York          

New York, NY                                                                                                             Chinese Lecturer        

Teach Beginner Chinese course to college students.

     Five of my students obtained a highly competitive “Study in China” scholarships in summer 2010.

     Present “Teach Chinese through music, rhymes and body movements” at Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York forum.

EDUCATION

     Brooklyn College / City College of New York, City University of New York / UFT (New York, NY) Teacher’s certification program  (Jan. 2009 – July, 2011)

     Hunter College, City University of New York     (New York, NY)

B.A. in English (with honors) (2001- 2006)      Minor: Economics. Dean’s list.

     Southwest Normal University   (Chongqing, China)

M.A. (1987-1990) in Chinese Classical Literature

B.A. (1981-1985) in Chinese Language & Literature

Hobbies and Activities: Singing, chorus