Zoe

Private Home Tutor
Female35 y/oEnglish Teacher/Mathematics Teacher/Science Teacher/University teacher/professor/TeacherLive in ChinaNationality United States
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Work experience

Private Tutor

Private Tutor
2021.02-Current(4 years)
• Delivered one-on-one tutoring sessions to students aged 6–16 in English, Mathematics, and General Science • Customized lesson plans based on student needs, curriculum goals, and learning styles • Provided targeted support for exam preparation, including HKDSE, Cambridge English, and school assessments • Helped students improve core academic skills such as critical thinking, problem- solving, and reading comprehension • Monitored progress regularly through assessments and feedback sessions with parents • Built strong rapport with students to encourage motivation, confidence, and independent learning • Incorporated educational technology, games, and multimedia tools to enhance engagement and understanding

Head Teacher

Wall Street English
2023.05-2025.06(2 years)
• Delivered dynamic, engaging English language lessons to Adults, including reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, phonics, and idioms to class sizes ranging from private lessons to classes of up to 20 students • Created lessons and workshops on a variety of topics, including culture, science and history, designed to ensure that students both learn the material and are engaged • Used and created a variety of teaching resources including books, realia, games, and online materials to engage students to ensure they understand the material • Gave regular assessments after every lesson to measure student performance and advise students on areas they may need to improve

Native English Language Teacher

Juniorversity
2022.07-2023.05(a year)
• Taught English language, including reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, phonics, and idioms to class sizes ranging from private lessons (1 student) to classes of up to 8 students • Used a variety of teaching resources including books, realia, flashcards, games, and online materials to engage students to ensure they understand the material • Gave regular assessments to measure student performance and determine where each student may need more practice

Native English Language Teacher

Good Time International Play School and Kindergarten
2021.05-2022.07(a year)
• I was the primary class teacher for a group of K3 students. Responsibilities included: teaching reading, writing, and STEAM • Created, shot, and edited weekly videos to help students improve their speaking and self-confidence, and to use as promotional material for the school • Taught weekly drama classes to interested students and put on short musical productions for students to earn their Trinity Certification

Senior Teacher Manager

EF English First
2018.01-2020.10(3 years)
• Taught English language, including vocabulary, grammar, phonics, idioms and general usage to class sizes ranging from private lessons (1 student) to classes of up to 16 students • Aside from teaching English language, taught a variety of subjects in English, including Drama, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, and Geography to varied age groups ranging from 4 years old to adults • Developed and implemented an intensive 2-week science survey course, taught in English • Taught several adult classes, including English use in business and law, to companies such as: PT Timah, Johnson & Johnson, Tripa Asuransi, and Special Detachment 88, the Indonesian Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Squad

Community Development Consultant

United States Peace Corps
2015.07-2017.11(2 years)
• Developed and implemented a system to track and respond to medical supply chain management needs at the local clinic • Prepared and facilitated health promotion seminars for several elementary and secondary school children • Was the primary point of contact for organizing technical assistance for 140 personnel throughout the country of Botswana • Created a comprehensive curriculum for teaching computer basics, including using Microsoft Windows and Office. • Taught several classes on computer literacy to teens and adults • Organized training sessions for volunteers and host country national counterparts • Aided in technical training for the incoming cohort of Peace Corps Volunteers • Coordinated logistics and lead implementation of technology resources for the 2015 Peace Corps Botswana All Volunteer Conference

Manager

Aria Hookah Lounge
2014.06-2015.07(a year)
• Interviewed, hired and trained new staff • Planned events and use social networking to advertise to clients • Responded to customer complaints and resolved any arising issues • Identified inefficiencies and implemented process improvements • Oversaw inventory and ordered new equipment as necessary

Attorney

Freelance Legal Advisor
2013.06-2015.07(2 years)
• Analyzed and advise clients on probable outcomes of cases • Negotiated on behalf of clients • Prepared and drafted individualized legal documents

Adjunct Professor

The John Marshall Law School
2011.01-2013.01(2 years)
• Prepared materials for classes ranging in size from 5-20 students • Oversaw and critiqued students’ mock negotiations and mediations • Coordinated with other departments as needed • Arranged guest speakers and saw to their needs Volunteer Work

Educational experience

UIC John Marshall Law School

International Business and Trade Law
2009.01-2013.01(4 years)
Master of Laws in International Business and Trade Law • Earned Certificate in International Trade Law Juris Doctor • Studied abroad at the University of Oxford • Student Bar Association Class Representative

University of Illinois at Chicago

Philosophy, Minor in Biology
2004.08-2008.05(4 years)
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Minor in Biology • Undergraduate Student Government Representative

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
A little
Chinese (Mandarin)
A little
English
Native

Certificates

Master Certificate in TEFL – 160-hour course Including 40-hours dedicated to Young Learners Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test – Young Learners Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test – Module 1 Licensed to practice law in USA
2017.07
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