Shaohua Taylor
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support.
Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationship with students, assess student progress and support to teachers. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mandarin Teacher
Self
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Utilized effective teaching techniques and materials to implement curriculum goals and objectives.
- Motivated student to develop competency in speaking, reading and writing Chinese by Language Immersion.
- Planned, prepared and taught individual One to One lessons, activities and materials for students.
- Developed lesson plans and supplemental reading materials to support student success.
- Assigned student homework weekly to ensure mastery of new materials.
Volunteer Lead Teacher at Kids' City
Lincolnway Christian Church
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children ( Grade 1-3) comprehend scriptures.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
Restaurant Waitress
Afusion Restaurant
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Completed credit payments via card processing systems.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Administrative Assistant
2A Pharmachem Company
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Answer incoming phone calls regarding product inquiry.
- Provide detailed quote to potential client with follow-up.
- Communicate with overseas partners daily to better solve/ track any unresolved customers’ complaint.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
- Create shipping label to prepare shipment to clients.
English Customer Service Representative
Replicaestore Company
06.2008 - 11.2009
- Handle and process clients' inquiry and orders via phone & e-mail
- Professional and timely response to all online transactions & clients product request.
- Offer best solutions, discount coupons or refunds.
- Provide necessary phone follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Update products and descriptions on website, translate documents as assigned.
- Proficiency in MS Office software ( Word, Excel).
- Planned and booked travel arrangements and venues for company events and meetings.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
Intern Teacher
Nansan Middle School
10.2007 - 04.2008
- Nearly one whole semester of internship at designated school assigned by college to better prepare students for their future role as teachers.
- Developed activities to help students delve into lessons and obtain hands-on experience.
- Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
GED -
GED
IL2023
Associate of Arts - Education
Guangdong Teachers College of Foreign Language & A
Guangzhou, China05.2008
Certification
- Educator License issued by Higher Education Institute in China, 2008
- Paraprofessional License, 2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Professional Ethics
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented, courteous, and easy-going personality
• Diligent, well organized, creative, and responsible
• Trustworthy, attentive, experiences with children
- Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students
Timeline
Volunteer Lead Teacher at Kids' City
Lincolnway Christian Church
06.2020 - 10.2022
Mandarin Teacher
Self
01.2017 - 07.2023
Restaurant Waitress
Afusion Restaurant
03.2011 - 06.2012
Administrative Assistant
2A Pharmachem Company
03.2010 - 03.2011
English Customer Service Representative
Replicaestore Company
06.2008 - 11.2009
Intern Teacher
Nansan Middle School
10.2007 - 04.2008
GED -
GED
Associate of Arts - Education
Guangdong Teachers College of Foreign Language & A
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