Quan Ngo
Concord,USA
Summary
Honors College philosophy student at Rutgers University with CELTA certification and experience teaching English as a Second Language in online, small-group settings. Emphasizes a learner-centered approach informed by personal experience as a former ESL student, ensuring clarity, engagement, and effective cross-cultural communication. Seeks an online teaching role that fosters professional growth while empowering learners to achieve language goals. Committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that inspires students to thrive.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Teaching House
06.2025 - Current
- Pass B
- Taught pre-and upper-intermediate multilingual classes of 10-15 students
- Tailored lessons according to research analysis of students’ needs
- Employed original and authentic texts and created activities targeting receptive and productive skills
Associate Writer
Rutgers Undergraduate Law Review
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct legal research on incarceration and immigration laws.
- Wrote long-form papers advocating for the abolishment of Death By Incarceration and the protection of Birthright Citizenship.
- Collaborated with executive editors on writing and publishing articles.
Campus Ambassador
Residence Hall Association Rha
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated and facilitated community-based programming focused on inclusive engagement for over 100 students.
- Trained and mentored peer ambassadors in facilitation strategies, outreach, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Worked cross-functionally with student leaders and professional staff to plan and implement programs aligned with community needs.
Volunteer
Road to English
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Taught online ESL lessons to small groups (3–6) of Ukrainian learners via Zoom, focusing on communicative skills and learner engagement.
- Planned and delivered structured 40-minute lessons using shared syllabi and self-selected materials.
- Adapted teaching to support learners in displaced and high-stress contexts with flexibility and cultural sensitivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Minor in PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2026
High school Diploma -
Developing Virtue Secondary School
Ukiah, CA06.2024
Skills
- Online ESL teaching (small groups)
- CELTA-aligned lesson planning and delivery
- Communicative and learner-centered instruction
- Virtual classroom management (Zoom)
- Cross-cultural communication
- Professional writing
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack
- Teamwork and collaboration
LANGUAGES
English, Vietnamese, Chinese Fluency
Timeline
Volunteer
Road to English
08.2025 - 09.2025
CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Teaching House
06.2025 - Current
Associate Writer
Rutgers Undergraduate Law Review
01.2025 - Current
Campus Ambassador
Residence Hall Association Rha
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Minor in PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics)
Rutgers University
High school Diploma -
Developing Virtue Secondary School
AWARDS
Dean’s List, Rutgers University, Presidential Gold Award, IGDVS., Excellence in Academics, IGDVS., State Honor, Saxophone Level 3, 5, 7 Certificate of Merit., Advanced Improvisation Award, Certificate of Merit., Bailiff/Witness Award, Mendocino County Mock Trial.