Jake Gao
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bridges Reading and Writing Institute, adept at engaging students in English literature and composition. Skilled in classroom management and communication, I excel in creating tailored learning experiences that foster student success and enhance literary analysis skills. Passionate about inspiring a love for reading and writing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Bridges Reading and Writing Institute
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Worked with students from grades 4-8th in various English subjects like DBQs and Literary Analysis essays.
- Managed classroom settings and lectured 2 hour classes.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Typesetter
Tapas Entertainment
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Localized popular Korean webcomics for English readers.
- Verified english translation was accurate and colloquial to how english speakers actually talk.
- Worked collectively with other teams to reach weekly deadlines.
Sales Associate
Micro Center
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided customer support and assistant in buying computers during the COVID-19 period where everyone was building their own computers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Production Assistant
American Film Institute
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed call sheets and production.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Oversaw calendar to assist in coordinating daily production schedule, managing shifts and adequate coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2020
Skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Customer service
- Video creation and editing
- Adobe photoshop expertise
- Drawer balancing
- Money handling
- Returns processing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Bridges Reading and Writing Institute
08.2021 - 12.2025
Typesetter
Tapas Entertainment
01.2021 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Micro Center
04.2020 - 02.2021
Production Assistant
American Film Institute
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Film
California State University, Northridge