Frank Chen

Chinese Teacher with 16 years of experience in Chinese and demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy for teaching foreign language. Strong background in language teaching practices and second language acquisition theory. Abides by and upholds school policies, procedures and ethical standards.

Instructor with experience teaching Chinese language courses to students at college level. Skilled in developing engaging curriculums and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote engagement and maintain interactive learning environment.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level assistant professor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• The Teacher of the Year, Hardin Valley Academy, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2012-2013
• Knox County Schools (KCS) TeacherPreneur Grant Program, Building a mobile language lab in HVA, Knoxville, Tennessee, $10,000, 2014-2015
• Knox County Schools (KCS) TeacherPreneur Grant Program, Optimizing students' reading and recognition skills on Chinese characters using MimioMobile, Knoxville, Tennessee, $1,500, 2015-2016
• Knox County Schools (KCS) TeacherPreneur Grant Program, Building a mobile language lab for the Chinese program in HVA, Knoxville, Tennessee, $11,500, 2016-2017
• TVA Employees Credit Union Education Grant, Using technology to enhance students' listening and speaking skills, $1,500, 2017-2018

• Facilitator, TESOL, the Glad Tidings Bible College, Taichung, Taiwan
• Chair of the Deacons, the United Baptist Church, Taichung, Taiwan
• Coordinator, Elementary English Teacher Workshop
• Member, Elementary English Teacher Committee, Public Community College
• Cooperating Teacher, English Listening Improvement Grant, Department of Education, Taichung, Taiwan

• Chen, T.-M. (2001) A study of the relationship between communication strategies and English proficiency. Master thesis, Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan
• Chen, T.-M. (2006, March). UT International students' perception of communicative competence. Topic presented at the TNTESOL
• Chen, T. M. (2008). UT Taiwanese graduate students' perceived difficulties in speaking in English for academic purpose setting. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Tennessee, USA
• Chen, T. M. (2010). Teaching Chinese in the high school arena: Meeting critical language needs for 2011 and beyond. TFLTA Journal, 2, 25-35

• Licensed Chinese Teacher - 2008-Present
• AP Chinese Certified Reader Training - College Board