August 2020 - Present. ESL Instructor - VIPKid Taught 3- to 14-year-old children from China, either 1v1 child or 1v6 children. Used gestures and role play. Created whiteboards, and teaching materials to supplement the VIPKid curriculum. Taught children with varying reading and writing proficiencies. Taught supplemental courses such as writing, science, public speaking, and conversational English.
Sustitute Teacher, Library Assistant, Teacher aide - Klein ISD Library and teacher aide duties for children 3 to 5 years old in either 1v1 or 1v6 groups as directed by teacher or librarian. Prepared posters, worksheets and other materials needed for teaching. Substituted for teachers in elementary and high school
Assistant Professor Plant and Soil Sciences - University of Massachusetts Developed and taught adult students. Created online course. Participated in scientific conferences. Used PowerPoint and other materials to interact with the public. Edited numerous scientific and popular papers. Published peer-reviewed and popular articles centered around the science to improve the environment and resistance of vegetables to disease and insects.
