This CV was last updated on May 25, 2006

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & English as a Second Language (ESL)
Georgia State University - Atlanta, Georgia
January 2004 - May 2006
• Courses include: Approaches to Teaching Second/Foreign Languages, General Linguistics, English Grammar for ESL/EFL teachers, Intercultural Communication, Issues in Second Language Writing, Pragmatics and Language Teaching, Practicum, Reading - Writing Relationships, Research Design and Statistics for Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Second Language Evaluation, Sound System of English.

Bachelor of Arts in English
Georgia State University - Atlanta, Georgia
December 2002
• Major in English – Advanced Composition & Rhetoric Concentration
• Courses include: 20th-Century Composition Theory and Practice, Advanced Grammar, Business Writing, Creative Writing, English Composition, History, Theory, and Practice of Argumentative Writing, Senior Seminar - Rhetoric and Composition.
• Minor in Journalism

ESL Instructor
Gwinnett Technical College – Lawrenceville, Georgia
July 2005 – present
• Conversational English – teach adult students the ability to communicate with English speakers in different social, business, academic, and professional settings. Develop curriculum, engaging activities, and accompanying materials.
• Pronunciation and Speech – teach adults students the American English pronunciation, speaking, and listening skills that they will need in order to communicate effectively in English. Provided individual feedback of pronunciation weekly. Develop curriculum and accompanying materials.
• ESL I & II – teach adult students the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the beginning and intermediate level. Develop curriculum and accompanying materials.

ESL Instructor
Catholic Social Services – Atlanta, Georgia
March 2005 – May 2005
• Taught adult students English and survival skills.
• Developed curriculum, materials, and lessons.
• Assessed students and managed students’ records.

ESL Instructor
Lilburn Middle School - Lilburn, Georgia
November 2004 – May 2005
• Taught adult Spanish students English and survival skills.
• Created opportunities for English communication.
• Developed curriculum, materials, and lessons.  

ESL Tutor
Sandy Springs ESL - Atlanta, Georgia
May 2004 - June 2004
• Tutored adult students in reading and writing.
• Prepared adult students for The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Webmaster, Office Assistant, & Assistant House Manager
William Wyatt Inc. - Ansley Park Playhouse & Peachtree Playhouse - Atlanta , Georgia
May 2002 - present
• Manage websites by creating and editing webpages.
• Process ticket orders and customer’s request through telephone and via email.
• Assist patrons and casts during shows.

Preschool Teacher
Crème de la Crème - Norcross, Georgia
July 2003 – November 2003
• Taught two to three year olds in math, reading, science and other educational activities.  

Music Book Inventory Manager, Receptionist, & Office Assistant
Cambridge Academy of Music and Arts - Atlanta, Georgia
April 2001 - June 2003
• Managed music book store sales and inventory.
• Assisted students, parents, teachers, & visitors.
• Edited and proofread memos and official documents.

• Kwan, V. (February 2006).Using Online Questionnaires for Action Research. GATESOL (Georgia Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). Atlanta, Georgia.

• Kwan, V., & Zhang, W. (March 2005).Chinese and Chinese-American Perspective on Peer Response. TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) International Conference, San Antonio , Texas.

• The Chancellor's List 2005-2006

• Member of the international association Teachers of English to Speakers of Others Language (TESOL)
• Member of the state association Georgia Teachers of English to Speakers of Others Language (GATESOL)

• Speaks Cantonese, type 60 w.p.m., website design, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Microsoft Office, Internet research, excellent oral and written communication, quick learner, great organization skill.

Available upon request.