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Andrew Olson Andrew Olson I am an energetic and experienced classroom instructor and curriculum developer with dual Master’s degrees in Foreign Language & Literature and Business Administration. I am a creative entrepreneur and team manager seeking to innovate in the field of language and culture education. Education & Professional Development University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI — Master of Business Administration, 3.9 GPA, 2016 CLTA Startalk Master Teachers Program, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA — Summer, 2012 ACC-CLASS K-12 Chinese Language Teachers’ Institute in China, Beijing and Chengdu, China — Fulbright Scholarship recipient, Summer, 2009 Cell: 414-379-1981 email: [email protected] University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI — M.A. Foreign Language and Literature, 4.0 GPA, 2008 National Taiwan Normal University - Mandarin Training Center, Taipei, Taiwan — Completed intensive 12 month scholarship program in Mandarin Chinese, 4.0 GPA, 2004-2005. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI — B.A. Linguistics, Chinese language concentration, Asian Studies Certificate, 3.59 GPA, 2004 Teaching Experience Chinese Program Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI — Fall 2017- Coordinated multiple instructors to achieve program goals in support of Chinese CIM Major. Set course offerings for each semester. Maintained community outreach through program website. Advised Chinese majors and minors. Provided placement and proficiency testing for incoming and existing students. Participated in hiring process for multiple academic staff. Senior Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI — 2008-09 and 2010-present Taught multiple levels of Chinese language courses in face to face and online settings. Developed extensive curriculum and materials for online and hybrid course redesigns of Chinese 101 and 102. Developed and taught multiple new English language elective courses. Assisted in planning and implementation of program orientations, meetings, and cultural events. ESL Teacher, Cambridge Taipei Language Center; Taipei, Taiwan — Fall 2009-Summer 2010 Developed curriculum and taught courses to groups of students ranging from Beginner-Low to Advanced-Low proficiency with the specific purpose of preparation for the IELTS examination. Developed insight into the specific needs and learning strategies of students for each individual skill area. Graduate Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI — 2006-2008 Co-taught several sections of first and second semester Chinese. Prepared an array of daily course materials. Served as Chinese program Level One coordinator. Worked together with fellow teachers to create a comprehensive and effective course curriculum. Credit Facilitator-Chinese, Concordia Language Villages; Bemidji, MN — 2006-2007 Supervised and coordinated a team of teachers from Mainland China and Taiwan in executing a four week, intensive Chinese language immersion program equivalent to one year of high school classroom instruction. Coordinated curriculum and kept detailed records to ensure adherence to high school accreditation guidelines. Organized outings and camp activities that promoted the use of Chinese language for communication. Chinese Instructor, UWM School of Continuing Ed.; Milwaukee, WI — 2005-2006 Developed a course curriculum to best suit the needs and interests of a business-minded, working student population. Prepared daily course materials such as activities and handouts, games and props, and quizzes and tests. Introduced elements of Chinese culture into the classroom through activities and demonstrations. Assistant Instructor, Cho’s Taekwondo Center; Thiensville, WI — 1997-2002 Instructed classes of both children and adults on a daily basis. Helped fellow students by offering free private lessons. Responsible for the upkeep of training facility. Member of Cho’s demonstration team. Remained active Cell: 414-379-1981 in out of class Taekwondo related activities. Achieved certified rank of Second-Degree Black Belt. email: [email protected] Courses Taught ❂ First-Year Chinese, UW-Milwaukee, 2006-17 ❂ Online First-Year Chinese, UW-Milwaukee, 2011-13 ❂ Third-Year Chinese, UW-Milwaukee, 2016-17 ❂ Contemporary Chinese Society & Culture, UW-Milwaukee, 2012-17 ❂ Chinese Martial Arts Fiction, UW-Milwaukee, 2017 Presentations and Publications Sun, Mingyu, Yea-fen Chen and Andrew Olson (2012). Developing and Implementing an Online Chinese Program: A Case Study. Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Technological Advances. Chen, Yea-fen, Andrew Olson and Xiaorong Wang. Effective Task-Based Learning Activities and Assessment. 2012 Central States Conference. Olson, Andrew (2006). Combining the Strengths of Native and Non-native Chinese Language Teachers through the Practice of Effective Team Teaching. WAFLT 2007 Fall Conference. Grants and Scholarships UWM Online Seed Funding, Spring 2017, For development of Hybrid First-Year Chinese courses. NRC–LCTL/FLAC Course Development Grant, Spring 2017, For development of Hybrid First-Year Chinese courses. NRC–LCTL/FLAC Course Development Grant, Spring 2016, For development of Chinese Martial Arts Fiction course. UW Mobile Learning Grant, Fall 2011-Spring 2012 academic year; S & I stipend to conduct mobile learning project in Chinese 101 course. Fulbright Scholarship, ACC-CLASS K-12 Chinese Language Teachers’ Institute in China, Summer 2009 Taiwan Ministry of Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarship, Sept. 2004-Aug. 2005. .
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