Julie Ann Zwart [email protected] (616).617.1309 EDUCATION ______

Zhejiang University Hangzhou, Ph.D. Candidate, Comparative Education Mandarin Chinese Language Study, Intermediate Level, 2012-2013

Concordia University Irvine, CA Master of Arts, International Education, 2011 · Thesis research on Chinese student preferences for overseas education · Summa Cum Laude

Cambridge University Cambridge, England Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), 2006

Hope College Holland, MI Bachelor of Arts, Exercise Science & Psychology, 2001

EXPERIENCE ______

Oregon State University Corvallis, OR September 2014 - Present English Language Instructor • Teach English language and content based courses across subject areas for international students • Create curriculum and assessments • Plan and carry out lessons to facilitate language learning and academic skills • Participate in professional development, special projects and seminars related to language learning • Created writing and analytical thinking course for students planning to pursue an MBA.

Hope College Holland, MI English Language Acquisition Program Coordinator Summer 2014 • Coordinated short term summer study abroad program for Japanese students in Michigan • Supervised student intern and English teacher to ensure programming was carried out effectively • Organized and carried out volunteer and educational activities for students in the community • Engaged students in American culture through planned trips, home-stays and recreational outings

Concordia University Irvine, California & Shanghai, China August 2011 - Present Masters of Arts in International Studies Research Advisor • Assist students as they explore their research and educational interests in China • Guide students through the process of instrument creation, data collection and analysis for capstone thesis project • Provide feedback on data collection and analysis for both qualitative and quantitative research • Assess students’ comprehensive research skills through evaluation of final thesis paper

Star Educational Services Shanghai, China August 2011 - Present Founder & Head Teacher • Established small educational company to meet the needs of Chinese students going abroad for higher education • Advised Chinese students throughout the process of college selection and application • Taught essay, personal statement writing and test prep courses • Edit a variety of papers and documents, including MBA and Master’s theses, technical and scientific writing, and journal submissions

Hangzhou Dianzi University Hangzhou, China September 2010 - June 2012 English Lecturer • Created course of study for English major students in speaking, writing, listening and reading • Developed curriculum for and taught professors going abroad for inter-university exchange program • Created and administered testing for overseas scholarship applicants • Assisted students in application process for study abroad • Lectured for New Vision Series specializing in Western culture and cross-cultural relations

Hosei University , September 2008 - December 2009 English Lecturer • Developed curriculum for intermediate level college English course • Created and delivered appropriate and creative lessons, then assessed student progress • Engaged students in cultural exchange through extra curricular activities • Created and administered online English courses to students in various parts of Japan

Caledonian Language School Prague, September 2006 - January 2008 English Language Teacher • Instructed business, conversation and Cambridge exam preparation English courses • Taught TOEFL and IELTS preparation courses • Chaperoned school study abroad trips to London

Breckenridge Ski and Ride School Breckenridge, Colorado 2002 - 2006 Ski and Snowboard Instructor • Taught beginner through advanced skiing and snowboarding to all ages. • Coached exceptional local children in racing. • Received Peak Performer Award of Excellence for top lesson sales at Breckenridge Ski & Ride School from 2002-2006.

Adventures Cross Country Mill Valley, California 2003 - 2007 Wilderness Expedition Guide & Experiential Education Instructor • Guided wilderness and community service trips for American high school students in North and South America • Ushered groups through the processes of group formation and development • Taught a curriculum of environmental ethics, ecology, history and cross-cultural studies • Led staff training for new guides • Developed educational curriculum

SCHOLARLY DEVELOPMENT ______

Published: Zwart (2013). Study Abroad Choices of Chinese Students: Factors, Influences and Motivations Quarterly Journal of Chinese Studies, 2(2) 68-90.

Conference Presentation: Integrating and Curating TED Talks for EAP, TRI-TESOL (Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)—Transcending Boundaries, Interweaving Perspectives, October 2-3, 2015.

Conference Presentation: Cross-classroom Communication Via Video Discussion, TESOL— Reflecting Forward, April 5-8, 2016

Conference Presentation: Cross-classroom Communication Via Video Discussion, CALICO— Evolving Interactions in Digital Language Learning, May 11-15, 2016

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE ______

Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education September 2012 - 2014 • Traveled to rural communities to teach courses in methodology for Chinese teachers • Taught English courses to Chinese elementary and middle school students who had previously had little contact with foreigners

Willing Workers on Organic Farms September 2004 - Present • Volunteer on organic farms to learn principles of organic growing and harvesting • Participate in home-stay and cultural immersion program

Sea-to-Sea Cycle to End Poverty Summer 2008 • Bicycled across the USA as part of an initiative to raise money and awareness for the alleviation of global poverty. Rode 70 + miles daily for 9 weeks. • Personally raised $10,000 through presentations and fundraisers utilizing professional and personal networks