Gisien Bao
Diamond Springs,CA
Summary
A foodie with a passion for teaching and mental health.
"Live for yourself and you will live in vain; Live for others, and you
will live again.” -Bob Marley and the Wailers
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Culinary Arts Instructor
Riverside City College Culinary Academy
Riverside, CA
06.2023 - Current
- In an academic environment, delivered hands-on culinary arts and industry instruction including hospitality management, food preparation, and interdisciplinary food studies with class sizes of 30 students.
- Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning, grading, and student performance evaluation.
- Supervised students during practical exams, labs, and service simulations.
- Promoted teamwork and encouraged inter-student learning.
- Cooperated with other instructors to develop interdisciplinary projects and share best practices.
- Provided guidance and support to students, encouraging a collaborative, and supportive educational environment.
Behavior Technician
ACES ABA
Ontario, CA
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Through interactive and creative activities, assisted clients in developing essential life, social, and communication skills.
- Maintained accurate behavior data records, analyzed progress, and adjusted intervention strategies accordingly.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and reinforce desired behaviors.
- Worked as part of a collaborative team, including teachers, parents, therapists, and other professionals, to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to student support.
Nutritional Assistant
Bright Road Recovery
Claremont, CA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided nutrition and meal support to patients having a primary eating disorder diagnosis: anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), or other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED).
- Led and directed support meals, including plating, monitoring meal completion, and redirecting behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA12-2024
Skills
- Leadership experience in teaching a community college class
- Fluent in Mandarin
- Efficient in time management and organizational skills
- Proactive listener
Certification
- ServSafe Managers Certification in Instruction and Proctoring
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician
ACES ABA
08.2024 - 04.2025
Nutritional Assistant
Bright Road Recovery
12.2023 - 06.2024
Associate Culinary Arts Instructor
Riverside City College Culinary Academy
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona