CHING-HONG LIN

CERTIFICATIONS
New Jersey Chinese Certificate of Eligibility K to 12 Anticipated in June 2017
Certificate of Qualification to Teach Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language (Taiwan) July 2015

EDUCATION
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange NJ Anticipated in May 2017
M.A., Asian Studies
Teaching Chinese as Second Language Track
Courses include Education, Teaching Methods, Assessment, Technology, Linguistics, Chinese Literature
and Philosophy, Asian History, Academic Writing
GPA: 3.9/4.0

MCDANIEL COLLEGE, Westminster MD Summer 2016

CHS STARTALK Program (Chinese)
Participated in 4 weeks teacher training program focused on effective teaching, teaching philosophy,
technology in classroom, and Chinese culture
Taught one week course on Chinese Language & Culture to 7 adults enrolled in summer course

NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY, Taipei, Taiwan June 2015

B.A., Chinese Language and Literature
Courses include Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Chinese Linguistics, Critical Interpretation of
Ancient Texts, Modern Chinese Literature, Chinese Philosophy, Chinese Phonology, and English courses

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Introductory Chinese Instructor, Seton Hall University, NJ Spring 2017 - present
Teach Beginning Chinese classes in Department of Languages, Literature and Cultures
Teach 2 times a week for 25 undergraduate students overall
Develop curriculum for course and syllabus
Create worksheets, PowerPoints, online games
Assess performance via quizzes, tests, 3 oral and 3 written assignments
Assign grades and upload into BlackBoard
Chinese Teaching Assistant (Graduate Assistant), Seton Hall University, NJ Fall 2016 - present
Taught 1 credit interactive laboratory course- supplemental to Introduction to Chinese course
Instructed 30 minutes of conversation and 20 minutes on culture each class session
Assessed performance using oral assignments and classroom involvement
Tutored 25 students enrolled in Intro course in the drill session 3 times a week
Organized department events including Chinatown Visiting, Chinese Speech Contest, Dumplings-Making
workshop

Chinese Teacher, TZU-CHI Academy of North NJ, NJ Fall 2015- present

Started as a volunteer (2015-16) and then hired as staff (2016-present)
Taught Chinese and Zhuyin class (kindergarten, 16 students) and Chinese as a Second Language Class
(grade 7, 8 students)
Implemented proper differentiation strategy to Chinese native speakers and non-native speakers to
strengthen individual skills
Prepared students for the 2016-2017 NJ Annual Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest and won the first
prize
Provided parents with consistent reports on students Chinese learning and work

CHING-HONG LIN
Chinese Substitute Teacher, Chinese Saturday School, NY Spring 2017- present
Teaching at Chinese Cultural Program for Children at Columbia University, Kindergarten to grade 6

Private Tutor, South Orange NJ and Taipei, Taiwan 2013- 2016

Served as a tutor throughout college in Chinese and English
Taught Mandarin to adults once a week (NJ)
Taught College, English, to elementary and middle school native speakers (Taiwan)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Served as a host of the Chinese Speech Contest, Seton Hall University Apr. 2017
Served as a Judge of the Chinese Speech Contest, Millburn High School Apr. 2017
Presented at the Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies Conference Oct. 2016
Served as a Judge of the Chinese Speech Contest, Seton Hall University Apr. 2016
Volunteered SHU/NJCCSF the 10th Chinese Cultural Project Contest Apr. 2016
Attended LLC Faculty training in Assessing oral proficiency, Seton Hall University Feb. 2016
Attended the Chinese School Teacher E-Learning Training Program Nov. 2015
Volunteered for Seton Hall/NJCCSF K-12 Chinese-Language Teachers Roundtable Nov. 2015
Demonstrated calligraphy at the International Celebration Month, Seton Hall University Oct. 2015

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales and Marketing Assistant Internship, Microsoft Taipei, Taiwan 2014-2015
Sold products at Taipei gaming convention, computer shows and other venues
Analyzed data on customers buying patterns

Member of World Volunteer Society, National University, Taiwan 2012-2014

Led a team of 15 students to perform volunteer work in India and Philippines
Hosted meetings every week for over 50 participants to discuss international affairs and volunteer
opportunities
Served as liaison between Universitys Office of International Affairs and World Volunteer Society to plan
event and design promotional campaigns

Member of Senior Student Association, National University, Taiwan 2015

Planned and hosted a graduation farewell party for over 5,000 participants.

SKILLS

Computer Skills:
Proficient with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Facebook, Instagram
Language Skills:
Mandarin (Chinese, Simplified and Traditional)- Native Speaker, English- Fluent, German-Beginner