Mickey Wong

4171 E. Bluegrass Apt. J10 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (213) 281-1354 meiqiwong@gmail.com ACADEMIC PROFILE Bachelor of Arts, English: Concentration in Applied Linguistics Central Michigan University 2014 McNair Scholar, 2013 Cumulative GPA: 3.37 Languages: Cantonese and English (Fluent), Japanese (Elementary), Mandarin (Listening comprehension only). Relevant coursework: Japanese, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Acquisition, TESOL Materials, Assessment, and Curriculum, Modern Grammar, Pedagogic Grammar, Field Work in Linguistics, and Philosophy of Language RESEARCH Principal Investigator, Central Michigan University (2013- present) Project: Identity and code-switching in Chinese trilinguals Supervisor: Tracy S. Davis, Ph.D. This project is designed to investigate how code switching reflects on the identity of Chinese speakers who have learned Cantonese at home, and have gone through Mandarin as a medium of instruction and are now in the U.S. learning English for professional and educational purposes. Responsible for data collection, analysis, and write up. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Panelist, Soup and Substance, Central Michigan University (March 2013) Oral presentation entitled, Language and the racialized identities of Asian Americans.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations Association of American Applied Linguistics Conference, Portland, OR. (March 2014) (Plan to submit) Oral presentation entitled, Code switching and identity in trilinguals. Other Research Presentations Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition, Central Michigan University (April 2013).

(Upcoming) Poster presentation entitled, Code switching and identity in immigrants.

McNair Fall Research Symposium, Central Michigan University (September 2013)

(Upcoming) Oral presentation entitled, Code switching and identity in Chinese immigrants.

McNair Spring Research Symposium, Central Michigan University (April 2013)

(Upcoming) Oral presentation entitled, Code switching and identity in Chinese immigrants.

TEACHING (Upcoming) Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University (August-December 2013)

Teaching and grading assistant for Introduction to Logic.

AFFILIATIONS Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honors Society, Central Michigan University, (2011-2013) VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Tutor, English Language Institute, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant (2011-2013) Tutored ESL students by providing support for writing and reading assignments for ESL classes. Success Coach, English Language Institute, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant (2013-2014) Worked closely with students as a language tutor and as a coach to assist them with time management, study skills, and four-year planning. In addition to campus involvement and familiarizing international students with the surrounding area.
Activity Aide, CMUs Up All Night, (Annually in Spring, 2012-2013) Participated in leading and running games and events to coordinate attendees at event. Activity Aide, Siblings Weekend, (Annually in Spring, 2011-2013) Organized with board members to help run event. Environmental Clean Up, Chippewa River Clean Up, (Annually in Fall, 2010-2013) Canoed down the Chippewa River to remove environmental waste that was littered over the course of the year into the river.

LEADERSHIP Humanorum: The Central Michigan University Journal on Society, President and Social Sciences editor, (2013-2014), Central Michigan University Asian Cultural Organization, President, (2012-2013), Central Michigan University. Student Environmental Alliance, Vice President (2011-2012), Treasurer (2010-2011), Central Michigan University. SKILLS Programming: Basic Javascript, HTML, and CSS Software: Microsoft Office, SPSS Software, and Pratt.

HONORS AND AWARDS

John E. Warriner Scholarship (2012-2013) Central Michigan Transfer Recognition Scholarship (2010-2012)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Sales Associate, Tumi Inc., Houston, TX (May 2012-Aug. 2012) and Troy, MI (Oct. 2012-Jan. 2013) Front line sales associate dedicated to client services such as assisting in product decision, acquisition of out-of-stock products, and repairs.