THU VO
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Experienced Bilingual Educator with 12 years in Vietnamese language instruction at prestigious universities. Specializes in curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment for diverse learners. Committed to enhancing language proficiency and cultural understanding through engaging, responsive teaching methods.
Overview
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18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vietnamese instructor
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
08.2024 - Current
- Co-Developed curricula and syllabi, and co-taught beginning through advanced Vietnamese courses for heritage and non-heritage students at Harvard and MIT, enhancing language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Created instructional materials, assignments, and assessments; provided targeted feedback and one-on-one tutoring to support student learning and engagement.
- Add educational technology and interactive activities to language instruction.
- Contributed to development of beginning-level Vietnamese textbook and guided independent research projects to foster student exploration and cultural appreciation.
- Coordinate Vietnamese cultural events, conversation tables, and community outreach activities.
- Attend professional development workshops and academic conferences.
University Lecturer of English
Dong Thap University
Dong Thap , Vietnam
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Co-developed curriculum with English Language Fellows to enhance pedagogical approaches for visiting professors.
- Delivered English lectures and seminars for Dong Thap University students.
- Prepared lesson plans aligned with Dong Thap University curriculum standards.
- Designed assignments and examinations for English language courses.
Freelance Projects (Remote)
Arizona University , Avant, Fulbright Vietnam
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed and delivered student-centered online language courses, designed curriculum and materials for projects at the University of Arizona, and facilitated IELTS prep courses for foreign visitors, lecturers, and volunteers in local contexts. Conducted Vietnamese speaking and writing skills evaluations using Avant Assessment standardized tests.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
English Teacher
Dong Thap Community college
Dong Thap , Vietnam
09.2008 - 03.2022
- English Language Instructor within vocational programs for Adult Learners. Facilitated workshops and organized extracurricular activities, including English clubs, to enhance student engagement and language skills. Lead instructor and mentor for ACCESS Micro-scholarship Program via U.S. Department of State EL Programs: Designed and guided workshops, project-based learning, and educational field trips for bright at-risk youth from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Taught English language courses for Dong Thap Community college students
- Designed lesson plans aligned with college curriculum standards
- Prepared classroom materials and language exercises for daily instruction
Fulbright Vietnamese Teaching Assistant
Yale - The Council on Southeast Asia Studies
New Haven, Connecticut
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported Vietnamese Heritage Language Learners and non-heritage students in developing linguistic proficiency and cultural competence to reconnect with ancestral culture and earn professional certificates for work in Vietnam or Vietnamese communities in the U.S.
- Organized online Fulbright English Teaching Assistant experience-sharing session and collaborated with Yale’s Vietnamese International Student Association (VISA) on cultural events, including Áo Dài Day and Phở Night, enhancing community engagement and promoting cultural understanding and Vietnamese language learning
- Supported Yale Council on Southeast Asia Studies seminars and classroom discussions.
- Guided students through Southeast Asia readings, assignments, and weekly office hours.
- Graded essays, quizzes, and course materials using Yale faculty guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Principles And Methods in English Lang
Can Tho University
Cần Thơ City - Vietnam 06-2015
Skills
- Language assessment
- Instructional technology
- Syllabus development
- Educational materials
- Language pedagogy
- Digital learning integration
- Classroom management strategies
- Co-teaching collaboration
- Curriculum design innovation
- Curriculum mapping
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Assessing Language Learners, Teaching Academic Writing, Classroom Management Strategies for Large Groups, Teaching Grammar with a Communicative Approach, English for Young Learners, Integrating Critical Thinking into ELT, Cross-cultural Exposure, and Educational Technology for EFL Contexts
- Training workshop for Language instructor - National Heritage Language UCLA -Summer 2025
Timeline
Vietnamese instructor
Harvard University
08.2024 - Current
University Lecturer of English
Dong Thap University
04.2022 - 07.2024
Freelance Projects (Remote)
Arizona University , Avant, Fulbright Vietnam
07.2021 - 07.2024
Fulbright Vietnamese Teaching Assistant
Yale - The Council on Southeast Asia Studies
08.2020 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Dong Thap Community college
09.2008 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - Education - Principles And Methods in English Lang
Can Tho University