EDUCATION

University of Tennessee in Knoxville (UTK), 1989-1993

Bachelor of Science with High Honors in Mathematics

• Magna Cum Laude (G.P.A.:3.75)

Bachelor of Art in Studio Art--concentration in Photography

• Magna Cum Laude (G.P.A.: 3.75)

National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), 1993-1997

Mandarin Training Center (MTC)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• The Princeton Review Taiwan (TPRT), Summer 1994 - present
  Math Instructor, Site Director, Webmaster, Senior Systems Administrator
  • Responsible for running the Tien Mu annex and training all new math teachers
  • Teaching math techniques on how to improve scores for the SAT I, SAT II (Math IC & IIC), GRE (CAT), and GMAT (CAT); also taught verbal techniques for the SAT I
  • Managed the Student Access Academic Support (SAAS), a tutorial service provided by TPR for high school students; also served as a tutor for SAAS, tutoring English and all levels of math up to AP Calculus
  • Designer and Webmaster for The Princeton Review Taiwan
• Government Information Office (GIO), Executive Yuan, Fall 1997 -Spring 2004
  Editor & Translator for the Department of Compilation and Translation
  • Writing, rewriting, proofreading, and translating documents, speeches, and publications for the GIO
  • Updating sections of the GIO website
    • 2003
    • Statistical Data on the Republic of China
    • Taiwan at a Glance 2003
    • Taiwan Yearbook 2003
    • Cultural Taiwan
    • Lunar New Year in Taiwan
    • A Brief Introduction to the Republic of China (Taiwan) 2002
    • 2002
    • Questions and Answers About the Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Taiwan at a Glance 2002
    • ROC (Taiwan) vs. PRC (China)--A Comparison
    • Statistical Data on the Republic of China
    • Who's Who in the Republic of China--Taiwan 2002
    • The Republic of China Yearbook--Taiwan 2002
    • A Deserving Entry for Taiwan in WHO's Who
    • Europe and Taiwan: Partners in Progress
    • The ROC (Taiwan) in the WHO: Promoting Health for All
    • 2001
    • A Brief Introduction to the Republic of China--Taiwan 2001
    • A New Era Unfolds for the Republic of China on Taiwan
    • The Republic of China Yearbook--Taiwan 2001
    • Who's Who in the Republic of China
    • Europe and Taiwan: Partners in Progress
    • The ROC (Taiwan) in the UN: Promoting Peace and Stability
    • The Republic of China at a Glance--Taiwan 2001
    • 2000
    • Chinese New Year
    • Chinese History in Brief
    • The Republic of China at a Glance 2000
    • Statistical Data on the Republic of China
    • UN Membership for the ROC - Promoting Peace and Stability
    • A Brief Introduction to the ROC 2000
    • What is "China" Today?
    • The Republic of China - Five Decades on Taiwan
    • 1999
    • The 1999 Johnnie Walker Classic Tournament
    • The Republic of China at a Glance 1999
    • The Republic of China 1999 -- A Model of Stability and Prosperity
    • A Synopsis of President Lee's Interview with Deutsche Welle (Voice of Germany)
    • What is "China" Today?
    • Taiwan's Media in the Democratic Era
    • A Brief Introduction to the ROC 1999
    • 1998
    • The ROC National Flag
    • The ROC National Anthem
    • The Koo-Wang Meeting
    • Stray Dog Control in the ROC
    • "Grasp the Situation, Lead the Nation"-- Speech by Lee Teng-hui
• Freelance Web Designer, Summer 1996 - present
  • Involved in all aspects of Website development, including domain name registration, overall design and layout, creation and editing of images (including interlaced GIFs, transparent GIFs, and animated GIFs), creation of image maps, the insertion of all HTML commands (including frames and tables), and minor java script programming
    • Hungarian Trade Office, Taipei
    • GigaFast Ethernet, Ltd.
    • The Princeton Review Taiwan
    • The Mandarin Training Center
• Test Proctor, Fall 1993 - present
  • Served as a Test Administrator for the GRE General and Subject Tests, GMAT, and TOEFL, managing classes consisting of 40-60 students
• Mei Yu Bushiban, Fall 1993 - Spring 1994
  English Teacher
  • Taught three English classes in a cram school for children with classes consisting of 20-30 students; prepared all lectures and tests, assigned and graded all homework and tests
  • Helped another instructor teach a class in introductory judo and basic self-defense techniques
• University of Tennessee Math Department, Fall 1991 - Fall 1992
  Math Proctor
  • As a math proctor for a sequential Elementary Business Calculus class, was responsible for the progress of a group of 15-20 students--testing them and serving as their personal tutor
• University of Tennessee Art Department, Fall 1990 - Summer 1993
  Darkroom Lab Monitor
  • Prepared and maintained all of the chemicals in the darkroom; responsible for security and cleanliness
  • Advised students with various technical problems

HONORS and AWARDS

Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List (9 semesters), Valedictorian Scholarship (UTK), Fred M. Roddy Scholarship (UTK), Allen Medal Math Award (2nd place), Pi Mu Epsilon (Math Fraternity), Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (NHS), Golden Key NHS, Phi Kappa Phi NHS, Phi Beta Kappa NHS, Ministry of Education Scholarship (MTC), TECRO Chinese Language Scholarship (MTC)

ARTICLES

• Places to Play and Grow
  Taiwan Review
  Publication Date: November 1, 2015
• Dragon Boat Racing with The Mandarin Training Center
  taiwanho!
  Publication Date: May 30, 2014
• Pushing Two Wheels to the Limit
  Taiwan Review
  Publication Date: June 1, 2012
  * Reprinted in the September 2012 German edition of the Taiwan Review, Taiwan heute, here.
• Dragon Boating Races Ahead
  Taiwan Review
  Publication Date: June 1, 2011
• My Living Experience in "Ilha Formosa", the "beautiful island" known as Taiwan
  National Museum of Taiwan History's "Images of Formosa in the Western Perspectives" Essay Contest - 1st place
  Publication Date: Nov 2007
• The Persevering Spirit of the Taiwanese People
  Information for Foreigners "What a Fancy Taiwan" Essay Contest - 6th place
  Publication Date: Nov 2006
• My Taiwan Experience: Visiting Green Island--The Ideal Place to Learn Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
  Travel in Taiwan
  Publication Date: Nov/Dec 2004
• Cycling Adventures in Taiwan
  Travel in Taiwan
  Publication Date: Sep/Oct 2004
• Special-effects wizard puts in cameo at Taipei film and animation seminar
  Taiwan Journal
  Publication Date: November 8, 2002
• Thai dragon boat racers overpower local favorites
  Taipei Times
  Publication Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2001, Page 16
• Dragon boat races are go
  Taipei Times
  Publication Date: Monday, June 25, 2001, Page 16
• San-fa and Hsintien dragon boat teams coast to victory
  Taipei Times
  Publication Date: Monday, June 18, 2001, Page 16
• Dragon boat races begin
  Taipei Times
  Publication Date: Sunday, June 17, 2001, Page 16
• Dragon boats open their eyes
  Taipei Times
  Publication Date: Sunday, June 10, 2001, Page 17
• Foreign reporters see development in action
  Taiwan Journal
  Publication Date: December 29, 2000
• Taking a firsthand look at post-quake efforts
  Taiwan Journal
  Publication Date: September 29, 2000
• In the Eyes of the Dragon
  Taiwan Review
  Publication Date: June 1, 2000

OTHER SKILLS

Languages: English and Mandarin Chinese; knowledgeable in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Image Ready, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Picture Publisher, Deskscan II, GIF Construction Set, FTP, WordStar 2000, Microsoft Frontpage; experience with AVC Software, Corel Draw and Paint, Versaterm, Matlab, Maple, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint; versed in HTML

ACTIVITIES

UTK Judo Club (secretary/treasurer, President), UTK Wado-Ryu Karate Club, UTK Tae-Kwon Doe Club (secretary), UTK Martial Arts Club (secretary), 1992 Overseas Chinese Youth Summer Program (Chien Tan), NTNU Photography Club, NTNU Judo Club, MTC Dragon Boat Team

References available on request

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