Mingzhong He 13497 W. Purdue Dr. ● Morrison, CO 80465 ● 720-231-1674 ● [email removed]
OBJECTIVE Professional experience utilizing my knowledge and education in Chinese (Mandarin) language, history and culture study.
SUMMARY Five years experience teaching at high school and ten years experience teaching at university level; Native in Mandarin and good command of English; Standard Mandarin accent, Strong knowledge of Chinese history, good handwriting and excellent in pinyin and characters. Excellent capacity to learn new skills quickly. Computer literate; proficient in many computer software packages. Strong commitment to the community as a volunteer.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Chinese Culture study • Mongolian culture affection in China history. • Origination of Black soil culture and development. • Easy way to memorize the Chinese characters. • Challenge Chinese education in the future. Environmental analysis • Industrial Solid Wastes Management and Recycling • Global Warming and International Cooperation Research • Population Control and Sustainable Development • International School of Colorado’s Recycling Project
EDUCATION Master of Applied Science
March 2006 University of Denver, Denver, CO Research topic: Study of Nitrogen Deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Diploma in Medical Specialties July 2002 CollegeAmerica – Denver, CO
Language School – English certificate December 2000 Spring International School – Denver, CO
Bachelor of Chinese Language Shenyang University
July 1994
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering July 1990 Liaoning University – Liaoning, PR China
WORK HISTORY Assistant Manager Mulan Landing Chinese Restaurant June 2006- Present Delivery Driver Imperial Garden (Part-time while in graduate school) January 2004 – January 2006 Vice-President and Chinese Language and history teacher of Tawan High School June 1994 – July 2000 • Taught four classes’ Chinese Language and history per semester in Shenyang Tawan high school. • Broadcaster of Tawan High School broadcasting station. • Member of China Manchu history study project. • Member of Shenyang poem committee. Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Engineering July 1990 - October 2000 Department of Environment Engineering - Liaoning University, Liaoning, PR China • Taught two classes’ environmental science and biology science per semester including Lab sessions. • Initiated and conducted research in environmental and biology engineering and management. • Member of Shenyang 10 year improvement project committee. • Member of the China Environmental Protection Committee (CEPC).
AWARDS Outstanding Young Teacher of the year – Liaoning University 1991, 1992 Silver Bell Award of Shenyang Young Poet 1995 Best teacher of the year – Tawan High School 1997, 1999 Outstanding Academic Performance Award – CollegeAmerica 2001, 2002
I am attempting to locate a former English teacher I had in high school. Her name was Vonda Platt. She moved to Colorado in the late 60's from Lubbock, TX. She taught English at Monterey High School in Lubbock. If anyone knows of her please contact me at the above email address. Thanks.
Your input is important on a discussion board that I am creating. If I have few responses I will probably close it down so you will be the key in the success. Send your topics or thoughts.
I'm a native of the midwest and will be relocating to the Denver area this summer. I want more than anything to be a teacher, and have started various programs in my area. Of course I will need to start at square 1 in CO, im looking into the Alternative/TiR licensing programs and am finding that the success of me ACTUALLY getting a position is slim. Is there any advice out there as to a better way of getting into the classroom quicker, or should i stick out the AL program, or just re-enroll in ANOTHER college program?
I was wondering if you all had any input on which program is better the one or two year alternative program? I am not sure which one I should pursue but I am leaning toward the one year. My subject area is High School English.
I have a question for ALL teachers! Why is it that one parent, that has a very limited narrow minded point of view where they are fixated on a minor mistake (that in no way affected the grade of the student) made by the teacher, is able to totally ruin a person's feelings about teaching? I am constantly dealing with the little negatives completely outweighing the many positives. Any suggestions?
Unfortunately, I have no advice, but I understand...I often feel the same. I wonder if it's because it takes a certain personality to teach (compassionate with high expectations for self), and that doesn't mix well with parents like that...
On 3/24/07, Angie wrote: > I have a question for ALL teachers! Why is it that one > parent, that has a very limited narrow minded point of view > where they are fixated on a minor mistake (that in no way > affected the grade of the student) made by the teacher, is > able to totally ruin a person's feelings about teaching? I > am constantly dealing with the little negatives completely > outweighing the many positives. Any suggestions?
I am interested in learning if any high schools in the Colorado Springs area have orchestras. I have searched for web sites for various districts and can't seem to find any orchestras, except orchestra clubs with at least a Grade 3 entry level requirement. I am looking for something much higher, preferably at a school with an IB academic program. We are currently in Las Vegas, and the music programs are excellent, but we'd like to see what the choices are in Colorado Springs. Thanks for your help!
The International Student Film Festival is accepting submissions for the 2007 competition. Deadline for entries is May 31, 2007. You can be any age to participate but must be a student when the film/video was produced.
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Good luck to all student filmmakers and film instructors of course! This is a great way to put your school on the map.
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I am looking to relocate to Colorado, from California, and I am trying to get a feel for the teaching environment, as well as the market. From the little web research that I have done, it doesn't look promising
Can anyone please help me with a dose of what the reality is like for teachers in Colorado? For instance, how do you pay your health insurance costs? From the district information that I have looked at, your insurance costs are quite high, to say the least. How many districts are using perfomance-based, or merit pay? Coming from CA, where that idea was recently shot down by voters, it appears that several districts are using it. How do you like it? Does it destroy the collaborative environment among teaching colleagues? I thank you all for your time, and for any tips or suggestions. Thank you.
I teach in Douglas County. I think we have good health insurance as for choice of plans. I do wish the district had 3 levels: employee only, employee & family are the two they currently have. I wish they would add: employee & spouse. Married pays the same as married with 1- unlimited number of kids. Other than that - can' complain. Have dental & vision insurance too.
We have a very strong, active union as well. Dues are competitive. To be honest, I was a union member for 12 years in my other state. Been here 6 years now and haven't joined. I've had no problems and have saved the monthly fees. I get all the perks but just can't vote on things (such as calendar changes, etc). I do get a vote in our contract though. We have gotten raises in the 6 years I've been here.
Douglas County has a reputation of almost being 'too academic' oriented. They push for all students to go to college and as you well know, college isn't for everyone. Douglas County has good high schools, opportunities for AP classes as well as IB programs. Good sports teams in many forms - swimming, wrestling, lacrosse, football, hockey, softball, baseball and more.
It is hard to get into Douglas to teach. Personally I didn't have problems and even had a choice of schools. As you will read though, others have had bad luck. You really do have to stand out to get noticed. With hundreds of applicants to choose from, they hire only the best.
Douglas County has pay incentives. You can apply for Outstanding Teacher or Master Teacher which gives you approx $1200. extra a year. I've gotten it. If you are National Board Certified - you get about double that a year. The district offers classes that you can take and get paid to do so. Average price for 18 hour class is approx. $325.
Douglas County has a wide range of economic levels. Mostly it is middle to high class. Some kids have no one on free/reduced lunch. A few schools have a high number due to low-income apartments in their feeder area. We have a lot of spoiled, rich white kids. Not a whole lot of diversity in student body or in the staff.
Douglas County has at least 6 calendars. There's traditional which is the typical school year calendar. Modified is similar to that but different by 2 weeks. Then there are 4 tracks (A,B,C,D). Track schools are at the elementary level and are year round. Not all elementary are tracks. Since Douglas County is growing leaps and bounds, there are not enough schools/space for the kids. I know 2 years ago, one school had the 4 tracks and was still crowded and they added another called "BB". So - it is unique. All middle schools and high schools are on traditional calendar. Our middle schools end at 8th grade. Some start at 6th and some are just 7th and 8th.
At the high school, classes can have 32 kids. Elementary - not sure really but my friend has 29 kids.
If you move to Highlands Ranch - expect to pay no less than $200,000 for a house. You could find a condo for under 200.
Stay away from Denver Public Schools!!!!!!!!!!!! Like most urban school districts it is in meltdown mode. Our pay is low, medical benefits suck, we don't get cost of living, teacher morale is low, they are looking to close 17 schools, our union is weak, the district refuses to purchase books and materials, (my History and Geography classes have no books), our retirement system is headed towards bankruptcy, many administrators are corrupt and nearly impossible to get rid of, students are getting harder and harder to teach and come in with even less basic skills than they did 5 years ago, my school has a 60% yearly teacher attrition rate,.......I could go on and on
I regret working here. I have 15 years in and I am stuck because I would lose too much in retirement if I left now.
I currently teach in NYC. My husband and I are considering relocating to denver. Wanted to know how easy it is to get an elementary job, and how does the pay add up to the cost of living. (know it is less than here, but it is very expensive to live here as well.) Thanks for the info! :)
On 4/04/07, Just my experience... wrote: > Last year, I tried from April to August to get an elementary > teaching job (with a masters and a few years experience), > but I had no luck finding a job. Few openings with lots of > candidates was what I found....hopefully you'll have better > luck! > > > On 4/02/07, mandy wrote: >> I currently teach in NYC. My husband and I are considering >> relocating to denver. Wanted to know how easy it is to get >> an elementary job, and how does the pay add up to the cost >> of living. (know it is less than here, but it is very >> expensive to live here as well.) Thanks for the info! :)
The Denver Public Schools does have a number of very good elementary schools, and are always willing to consider high caliber, enthusiastic candidates. The downside to DPS is a volatile political climate.
Jefferson County is also looking for qualified, enthusiastic elementary teachers. It's a great place to work.
I also recommend looking into Englewood and Littleton, which are both small districts, but in my experience have excellent elementary schools and a very positive environment.
Aurora is also worth looking into.
Douglas County offers a "presigious" place to work, but be aware that most of the elementary schools are on the "Track" (year-round) system. While you may have three weeks vacation after every nine weeks of teaching, you may have to move ALL of your materials in and out of your classroom before and after your track session, and most administrators will expect that you attend workshops, seminars, inservices, faculty meetings, etc. even during your vacation time. Also, Douglas County has an enormous surplus of applicants, so it is extremely difficult to get a job there if you do not know or are not related to someone who already works there. In fairness, I do know several teachers who are very pleased with their jobs in Douglas County, but unlike many other districts, Douglas County has shown no evidence that they ever consider hiring their subs; in fact, substituting is considered a profession for teachers who can't make it in a "real" job.
On 4/27/07, Ooii wrote: > Which districts did you try in? > > On 4/04/07, Just my experience... wrote: >> Last year, I tried from April to August to get an elementary >> teaching job (with a masters and a few years experience), >> but I had no luck finding a job. Few openings with lots of >> candidates was what I found....hopefully you'll have better >> luck! >> >> >> On 4/02/07, mandy wrote: >>> I currently teach in NYC. My husband and I are considering >>> relocating to denver. Wanted to know how easy it is to get >>> an elementary job, and how does the pay add up to the cost >>> of living. (know it is less than here, but it is very >>> expensive to live here as well.) Thanks for the info! :)
thank you.