Matthew Sorenson
Livermore,CA
Summary
Self-starting Creator with extensive knowledge of Excel and Affinity Publisher used to efficiently create a variety of learning resources. Traveling and interacting with people of all cultures has influenced my life in a very impactful way and collaborating with all types of people is something I enjoy and excel at.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Content Producer
Self-Employed
Livermore, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Develop original content in an efficient manner through effective use of publishing software such as Affinity Publisher and Excel
- Create learning resources three languages including English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese
- Design workbooks, worksheets, PowerPoints, flash cards and interactive eBooks to keep learners engaged
Foreign Teacher Manager
Sanya Language School Kindergarten No. 2
Sanya, China
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities and accelerate student learning.
- Facilitated meetings with an international team to develop curriculum with language targets including phonics, vocab, and sentence structures for Chinese children aged 2-6.
- Observed, provided feedback, and coached foreign teachers to improve class efficiency and children's learning.
- Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations and group activities from scratch.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
Foreign English Teacher
I2 International Institute Of Education
Kunming, China
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2014
Skills
- Fluent Spanish/Intermediate Mandarin Chinese
- Digital Publishing
- Digital Content Management
- Microsoft Suite
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
Independent Content Producer
Self-Employed
06.2021 - Current
Foreign Teacher Manager
Sanya Language School Kindergarten No. 2
12.2020 - 04.2022
Foreign English Teacher
I2 International Institute Of Education
11.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - International Business
California State University - Long Beach
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