Jordan Anderson
Glide
Summary
Internationally experienced educator with a background in Anthropology and Chinese. Taught abroad in South Korea and now teaches in the U.S., working with students from many different backgrounds. Strong skills in communication, teamwork, and supporting global projects. Speaks Mandarin Chinese and beginner Korean and excited to help companies connect with people around the world.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Douglas ESD
01.2025 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
English Teacher
Glide High School
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
Kindergarten Teacher
South Korea
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Instructed five-year-olds in English, Science, Math, Coding, and Art subjects.
- Facilitated after-school academy classes for six to twelve-year-olds focusing on intermediate English grammar and literature skills.
- Led classroom discussions, debates, graded assignments, and wrote individual evaluations for students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with professors and teaching assistants to address student needs and deliver engaging lectures.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to challenge preconceived notions and clarify misunderstandings.
- Designed and implemented activities, projects, presentations and lessons for enhanced learning experiences.
- Graded assignments while maintaining accurate records of student performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Double Major - Socio-Cultural Anthropology & Mandarin Chinese
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah04.2022
Skills
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Intermediate Mandarin Chinese
- Microsoft Office
- Analyzing Qualitative Data
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Lesson Planning
- Public speaking and presenting
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License - 2024-2026
- Emergency Teaching License 2024-2025
- TEFL Certification 2022
- Certificate of Further Education - Nanjing University 2019
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Douglas ESD
01.2025 - Current
English Teacher
Glide High School
08.2024 - 01.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
South Korea
07.2022 - 07.2024
Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts: Double Major - Socio-Cultural Anthropology & Mandarin Chinese
Brigham Young University
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