Wei Lien (William) Chou

Email: Mr.William.Chou@gmail.com

Cell Phone: (281) 460-8845

Objectives: Obtaining an elementary teaching position that utilizes my passion for teaching
elementary students by implementing a multitude of teaching methods with a high-impact
instructional technique. Building a positive environment for all students and motivating them
to succeed in school.
Certification:

TESOL certified by International TEFL and TESOL Training

Certified in EC-6th Generalist by December 2015
ESL certified December 2015

Houston Baptist University:

School of Education: Masters in Curriculum & Instructions w/ Certification
Date: December 2015
University of Houston-Central Campus (2002-2004)
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Marketing
Minor: Chinese

Education

Graduation

Professional Experience
Student Teaching at Fort Bend ISD

Aug 2015-

Dec 2015

Effectively managing 2nd and 5th grade students using ClassDojo, attention getters and building quality
relationships with the students
Creating lesson plans that are activity oriented using multi-sensory methods and lesson plans
Challenging students to think on a higher level using blooms taxonomy lesson plans and check for
understanding
Effectively running a science class using group activities, stations and lab

Lead tutor and Instructor at GT Learning Academy

Feb 2014- Present

Teaching creative writing, reading comprehension and proper use of vocabulary.

Encouraging higher level thinking in the classrooms through inferring story prediction and creative writing.
Improving ELL students in the area of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Tutoring math in the elementary and middle school grade level.
Working with students who are 8th grade or below, tutor them in all mathematic content.
Supporting the principal in areas of operations such as picking up students from their schools and hosted
parties
Helping students make school rules and planning future events with the principal.

Foreign Teacher with Wall Street English

July 2011- March 2013

Tested students usage of grammar and vocabulary to make sure they can advance to the next level
Hosted English corner from topics using financial times newspaper so the students can have in-depths
discussion about world economy and news
Created activities for the students to practice their English in a non-formal way by playing games to
reinforce the usage of English in a fun, interactive and creative way

Taught target language, vocabulary and grammar points in my language class to ensure they learn the
materials of the units and know how to use them
Instructed a class of eight students and putting the grammar points in practice using role plays,
presentation, creative story telling and written activities

English Instructor for Nankai University

Taught and improved the English abilities of English/Translation major for

Freshman and Sophomore attending the College of Foreign Language
Increased students verbal English abilities by teaching proper pronunciation and
forming sentence structure
Facilitated many classroom activities by holding classroom debates, interesting
discussions, role plays, advanced presentation skills and speeches.
Fostered and Encouraged creativity and independent thinking on real life issues
as part of classroom curriculum

Foreign Teacher with ESEC (Educational Services Exchange with China)

Sept 2010- May 2011

Aug 2009- Sept 2010

Taught and improved the English of English teachers from the rural areas of
China
Introduced teachers to American culture and history and learning famous
speeches, fairy tales, English songs and tongue twisters
Stimulated their interest in learning English by using American teaching methods
Taught foreign students using right brain approach teaching methods that focuses
on an interactive creative teaching style

Substitute Teacher/TA for Fort Bend Independent School District Feb 2006- Mar 2007

Taught 2nd-5th grade students reading, writing, science and mathematic

Tutored students who are having difficult time with subjects that are currently
being taught in class
Substituted for classes for teachers who are absence or sick from all grade levels
including elementary, middle and high school, special education and gifted and
talented class
Motivated students to participate in class and encouraging them to be creative
with classroom activities

Manager for Lisas Deli

Jan 1996-Dec 2003

Managed and create a positive work environment for the kitchen and front-line
staff of the restaurant
In-charged of managing the operations of the restaurant such as merchandise
delivery, food delivery, and purchasing and purchasing organic fruit and vegetables
products at the farmers market.
Managed the gross and net profit of the restaurant. Report to the owner of how the
business is doing.
Marketed and promoted the restaurant to the surrounding area within 10 mile
radius of the restaurant.
Managed the employees work hours and payroll in the restaurant.