English was not my second language. It was actually my third. My second language was Mandarin. But, I do not speak it. English eventually became my immediate second language soon after I moved to New York. Thai became my third language which I can speak, read, and write. Followed by Korean, my fourth. However, I am not able to speak it fluently. I can only read Hangeul but not able to comprehend it. My love of reading began with The Chronicles of Narnia. I went to Costco and bought the full series and I just devoured through the words. Within days, I finished all 7 books. Kudos to C.S. Lewis for instilling my reading passion till today.

In 2012, I began my university life at California State University of Los Angeles. Since I'm not a number and science person, I pursued English Literature for my Bachelor's. It was fascinating to learn all about The Victorian Age, Romanticism, The 17th Century, Shakespeare, The Medieval, The American and British Literature. Some classic literary authors I have read include Mary Shelley, Charlotte Bronte, Virginia Woolf, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, D.H. Lawrence, Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Elliot, and many more. I obtained my Bachelor's in English Literature in 2017. 

In 2020, I achieved a Master's Degree in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) at California State University of East Bay. My strong passion of reading both the English and American Literature, teaching writing, and my past struggles with learning English propel me to pursue a teaching degree. I am eager to inspire my students to develop and improve not only their English language but also their writing skills. I want to leave you with this thought: “The mountain is you”. With this in mind, never be your own mountain; as long as you have determination, courage, and willingness, you will do just fine. With an unwavering mind, you will certainly better your English and writing skills.

Professional Work Experience:

Best Brains Learning Center May 2018 - October 2018

• Tutor, grader, teacher’s assistant

Genius Kids June 2019 - August 2019

• Teach Math, English, & Creative Writing from 1st-7th

California State University of East Bay Jan. 2018 - May 2020

• Teaching Oral Skills/Intern/Assistant for Writing Bootcamps

• Supervised Teaching and Tutoring/Intern

• Vocabulary and Connotation vs Denotation Workshop

• Collaborative Teaching for Accelerated College Writing

• Collaborative Teaching for Writing for Proficiency   

Laney Community College August 2020 - May 2021

• ESOL 261 Listening & Speaking

• ESOL 295/595 College-Ready Skills

Collin College

• McKinney Campus Writing Center- Writing Tutor January 2021- Present

Peralta Community College District(PCCD) August 2021 - June 2022

• Faculty Internship Diversity Program

• Volunteered in scoring internship applications Spring 2024

Berkeley City College (PCCD) September 2021- June 2022

• ESOL 052A/B & 552 Advanced Reading and Writing

• ESOL 50A/50B & 550 Advanced Listening & Speaking

Laney College(PCCD) June 2022 - Present

• ESOL 541A Bridge to Credit

Lao Family Center June 2022 - August 2022

• ESOL 286 English for Job Search

Merritt College (PCCD) August 2022 - Present

• Basic English Level A & B

• Lead Writing Tutor ESOL Training

• Basic English Level C & D January 2023 - May 2023

California State University of East Bay Fall 2023

• Communicating in College

San Mateo Community College (SMCCD)

Cañada College (SMCCD)

• ESL 800 English Preparatory Course Spring 2024 - Present

• Volunteered in scoring scholarship applications

• ESL 922 Grammar and Writing II Summer 2024

• ESL 921 Grammar and Writing I Fall 2024 - Current

Skyline College (SMCCD) Spring 2024

• ESL 854Listening & Speaking High Intermediate

California State University of East Bay Fall 2024

International Exchange Program (IEP)

• Intermediate Communication Level 3