Lex(Yizhe) Ji
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Proven educator with experience at Diamond Bar High School, adept in leveraging multilingual abilities (Chinese, English, Korean) and cultural awareness to enhance students' language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding. Creating engaging, technology-integrated lessons that foster curiosity and boost confidence, demonstrating significant improvements in student engagement and comprehension. Skilled in relationship building and strategic planning, ensuring dynamic and effective learning environments.
Earnest individual with experience in services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Especially elementary students are not fully developed yet, more attentions and cares are needed for them to strengthen and demonstrate their skills. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor Volunteer
Diamond Bar High School
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with other mentors to share resources, best practices, and feedback for improvements in the mentoring process.
- Enhanced mentee engagement by incorporating attention and tailored support for international exchange students.
- Facilitated guidance on topics such as cultural differences and study abroad to empower international students' personal growth.
Chinese Tutor (Volunteer)
Diamond Bar High School
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Promoted a love for learning by introducing engaging activities that foster curiosity and excitement about Chinese cultures and traditions.
- Promoted cross-culture understanding
- Compare and contrast cultures between nations
- Boosted student confidence in academic abilities through one-on-one support and tailored instruction.
- Guided students in Chinese (language subject) and Chinese culture by reviewing students' textbooks and materials.
- Aided students with planning and preparation for class projects.
- Initiated after-school tutor session focusing on speaking, listening skill development for struggling students, resulting in noticeable improvements over time.
Korean Tutor
In Person/Online
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Facilitated increased fluency by focusing on practical conversational daily topics, encouraged students to speak with unknown people.
- Integrated technology into language lessons by utilizing online resources and digital tools for enhanced engagement and familiarity in the language learning process.
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating interactive activities and real-life examples into Korean language lessons such as grammar rules.
- Utilized various teaching aids such as flashcards, whiteboards to create a dynamic lesson.
- Introduced Korean culture through various resources, for example: K-pop songs, Korean slangs, and traditional folktales fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation.
Outreach Volunteer
Evergreen Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through frequent interactions with elementary students during outreach activities.
- Collaborated closely with outreach team to create eye-catching materials that effectively showcased the club's mission and programs.
- Aid elementary students to expand their social boundaries and communicate, form trustable and positive relationships with students.
- Guide elementary students to establish good habits, also improve peer socializing skills.
Teacher's Assistant
Diamond Bar High School
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported learning objectives through personalized plan and assistance.
- Graded assignments and inputted grades into the grade-book, providing constructive feedback based on results..
- Organized resources and materials for outdoor educational and cultural activities, broadening learning environment.
- Assisted students in understanding difficult concepts in order to improve skills and prepare for AP Exams.
Education
Undergraduate - East Asian Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2028
High School Diploma -
Diamond Bar High School
Diamond Bar05.2024
Skills
- Multilingual Abilities-Chinese, English, Korean, French (learning)
- Cultural Awareness
- Proficient in WPS
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning/Risk Minimizing
- Internal Communications
Chess
As an online chess player, I have been play chess for about six years. It helps me to be focused and strategic, also initiates problem-solving skill can be applied in daily life situation. Chess established a friendly competition and revised the reason for the loss of a game.
Timeline
Mentor Volunteer
Diamond Bar High School
02.2024 - 04.2024
Korean Tutor
In Person/Online
10.2022 - 05.2024
Outreach Volunteer
Evergreen Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Diamond Bar High School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Chinese Tutor (Volunteer)
Diamond Bar High School
11.2021 - 04.2024
Undergraduate - East Asian Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
High School Diploma -
Diamond Bar High School
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