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VICTORIA WEN-YU URBINA

OBJECTIVE Seeking the position of teacher of Chinese as a second language TEACHING EXPERIENCE Chinese Immersion Teacher Scenic Heights Elementary, Minnetonka School District, Grade 2, Minnetonka, Minnesota August 2012-2013 Yinghua Academy, Grade 2, Minneapolis, Minnesota June 2010-June 2012 Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each student. Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, email, conferences, etc. Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in team meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each student. Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, email, conferences, etc. Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in team meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices. Classroom Teacher-Math, Reading, and Writing Plano Day School After School Program, Grade 4 and 5, Plano, Texas September 2009 to May 2010 Managed a class of elementary level students and met individual needs. Taught lessons and provide effective learning environment in the classroom. Teacher of TAKS -Testing Skills (Math and Reading)/English as Second Language and Math Cotulla I.S.D., Frank Newman Middle School, Grades 6-8, Cotulla, Texas Spring to Summer 2009 Taught TAKS-taking skills for 8th grade pullout classes; 80% of 8th graders passed TAKS in math. Taught 6th and 7th grade math classes with CSCOPE and ESL for the TELPAS. ESL Tutor Intensive English Program, Department of ESL Services, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas Fall 2008 Taught international students for English language examination/TOEFL exam. Helped students to prepare for college-level study/research skills, essay writing, oral communication, and reading comprehension skills. Student Teacher Northside I.S.D., Colonies North Elementary School, ESL classroom, Grades 3-5, San Antonio, Texas Spring 2008 Observed classroom and assisted the teacher. Designed lesson plans, led class discussion, and utilized multimedia in ESL teaching. Graduate Assistant Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas Fall 2007-Spring 2008 Researched different projects with the focus on development of literacy and struggling learners. Assisted project and program development for the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching. Student Teacher Willie C. Velasquez Community Family Resource and Learning Center, Adult ESL, San Antonio, Texas Fall 2007 Participated in classroom activities and assisted the instructor. Designed and implemented lesson plans for adult ESL classes. Reader/Grader 1 Victoria Wen-Yu Urbina 2572 Kenzie Terrace. Apt 107C St. Anthony, MN 55418 612-670-0099 (Cell) antipas8@gmail.com

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Department of Bicultural and Bilingual Studies, UTSA, San Antonio, Texas Spring 2007 Graded assignments for undergraduate students, organized score report and news on campus website. Assisted with the professors research in second language acquisition Teacher of English (ESL/EFL), Biology, and Computer Education Tamshui and Fu-An Junior High Schools, Grades 7-9, Taipei, Taiwan Spring 2005-Summer 2006 Received Award for Outstanding Teacher of Middle School in Taipei. Developed curriculum, led class discussion, and performed classroom management as a homeroom teacher. Counseled students and assisted the office with special education cases (at-risk and learning disabled students) Teacher of English and Bilingual Education (Chinese and English) Happy Marian English School and Bilingual School, Pre-K Grade 5, Taipei, Taiwan Spring and Summer 2005 Managed school administration and teamwork of teachers. Designed lesson plans and taught lessons. Interviewed native English-speaking teachers and assisted with their teaching (e.g. providing translation). Administrative Assistant and Personal Secretary Institute of Biochemical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan Fall 2004 Managed laboratory finances and purchased lab instruments. Represented the lab with the media in Taiwan regarding updates on scientific discoveries. Teacher of Life Science (Volunteer Position) Hua-Xing and Taipei Kuei-Shan School, Taipei, Taiwan Fall 1998-2002 Community service during college years. Designed lesson plans, created classroom activities/field trips, and led class discussion. EDUCATION Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA-TESL) The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Received Presidential Scholarship for Outstanding Writing Elected to Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges GPA 4.00 Bachelor of Science in Animal Science Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan Represented school in the National English Speech Contest Leadership in Christian Student Organization, Programs/Projects Design and Development PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Singapore Math training, Seven Hills Academy, Minnesota, August 2011 ORIGINS Responsive Classroom Workshops, St. Paul School District, Minnesota, August 2011 STARTALK Summer Camp Program Training, Yinghua Academy, July 2011 Immersion 101 at University of Minnesota, CARLA Program, June 2011 Changing the Behaviors that Stop Our Teaching. 7/28/09 Let's Get Them Engaged and Keep Them Learning. 7/27/09 Fredric Joness Tool for Teaching: Discipline Instruction Motivation Workshop. 07/15-17/2009 CHAMPs: A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management (Summer 2009) TALA 2009: Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies for 7th and 8th Grade ELA/Reading Teachers. 7/21/09 TALA 2009: Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies for 7th and 8th Grade Content Area Teachers. 6/18/09 Northside ISD, ESL/EFL Adult Education, 2008; Participated in workshop. CERTIFICATIONS Texas Teaching Certification in grade level 4-8 Generalist; Certified to teach in Science and ESL grade level 4-8 Certification in the Teaching of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages The Chinese Language Education Association, Taipei, Taiwan

Victoria Wen-Yu Urbina 2572 Kenzie Terrace. Apt 107C St. Anthony, MN 55418 612-670-0099 (Cell) antipas8@gmail.com