We are a married couple from America who are currently in our first year of teaching in China.We are doing it successfully and enjoying it very much.We currently teach at a University in Zhengzhou, Henan.
Wife's resume
Functional summary
I have taught classes on various subjects to adults, young adults, teenagers and children in volunteer organizations for 30 years.I am very well received as a teacher because of natural gifts for empathy and communication. I am also an artist, and market my own line of original jewelry.I grew up on a farm and am a very hard worker.Most of my time has been spent with my family that is now grown.Before coming to China I was anxious to broaden my horizons and share my talents in meaningful ways.My China teaching experience so far has exceeded my expectations.
Employment
2005 – Present An University in Zhengzhou, China
Oral English Instructor
nTeaching 1st and 2nd year students from all over China
·Taught Students of Cal Poly State University various courses in Religion.
·Assisted highly-qualified university students in California to examine, understand, and retain their personal belief systems while receiving a university level education.
·Consistently drew and retained a high level of volunteer student enrollment.
1983-1985Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsLake Arrowhead, CA
·Taught early morning religion classes to grades 9 through 12.
1998-2005Gregory Knox Limited PartnershipCambria, CA
Promoter - Developer
·Designed, packaged, promoted, and managed commodity trading strategies for a group of 25 investors.
1981 –1998Real Estate Investment PartnershipsLake Arrowhead, CA.
·Designed, packaged, promoted and managed Real Estate Partnerships for 50 Investors.
1983 – 1993Investment Engineers, Ltd. Partnership
·Investment research to develop a computerized investment strategy for a Partnership with 20 investors.
Representative
1977 – 1979Beneficial Life Insurance Co.Boise, Idaho
·Sold, designed and implemented Estate and Tax plans for clients.
Education
1965-67; 1971–77Brigham Young UniversityProvo, Utah
·Juris Doctor (Doctor of Law)
·BA, Political Science
1968-70United States ArmyHeidelberg, Germany
Interests and PersonalInformation
My Family, Teaching, Culture, Philosophy, Politics, Economics, Religions