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EXPERIENCE

ALAN ABRAMS
CO-FOUNDER / TAJA TEACHER TRAINING
10/2014 – Present
I created and developed an innovative teaching system while
managing a variety of projects and teams. Inhouse and in partner
with other companies, my work included a large number of R&D
SHANGSHANENZYMES projects and video production as well as social outreach, networking,
@OUTLOOK.COM marketing and promotion offline and using online technology.
Taja Teacher Training
Taja (English) – Taja (Chinese)

PHONE & WECHAT SPOKEN ENGLISH TEACHER / JIMEI UNIVERSITY


15750705193 09/2015 – Present
Tasked with teaching spoken English I creatively adapted to changing
needs of the job marketplace to train students’ in language,
professional character and soft skills. Additionally, my courses
MY LINKEDIN inspired activity, outgoingness and confidence in students, helping me
to receive a nomination as Favorite Teacher in 2017 along with
repeated favorable reviews from students. The project of an in-
MY WEBSITE
depth study into the efficacy of recitation for language learning was
also completed successfully.
MY TEACHING SYSTEM
My Study on Recitation for Language Learning

AUTHOR, EDITOR & TRANSLATOR


10/2014 – Present
My creative writing skills have resulted in a published guidebook for
OBJECTIVE foreigners wanting to live in China, the editing of multiple medical
studies, the translation of two Confucian texts into English as well as
Showcase my diverse skills a number of other papers on Chinese language learning, Chinese
related to the worlds of Chinese philosophy and traditional Chinese medicine.
language and culture, education, My Guidebook to Living in China
philosophy, healthcare, art and My Chinese-English Translations
business through diverse
experience, education, and
projects. CHINA SOURCING AGENT / BLUE MARBLE
UNIVERSITY
02/2018 – Present
SKILLS Tasked with finding a reputable high-quality supplier of Chinese
herbal extracts I used my Chinese skills, cultural understanding and
international and Chinese domestic resources (Alibaba, WeChat,
Highly fluent in Mandarin and Personal Contacts) to locate, communicate with and critically assess
Chinese culture, I use creativity, the reliability of related Chinese companies and connect them with
communication, critical thinking, the university. This resulted in the writing of a field study published
networking and more to bridge online and the creation of an ongoing partnership between the
diverse cultures and ways of university and a Chinese supplier.
thinking. My Field Study Published Here
Direct Link to the Field Study
With over 15 years of training
and teaching experience I use ENGLISH TRAINER / SHERATON GUILIN HOTEL
public speaking and creativity 03/2013 – 10/2013
skills to effectively train students
Collaborating with the 5-star hotel’s training department I designed
and employees in relevant
short-course curriculum and trained employees which led to
knowledge and skills.
invitations to return and train again another two times.

My productivity has spilled over SPOKEN ENGLISH TEACHER / GUILIN UNIVERSITY OF


into co-creating a teaching TECHNOLOGY
system, the writing of a book, 08/2005 – 07/2015
many papers, translations and
Tasked with teaching spoken English to students I used creative and
the editing of major scientific
practical methods to train them in language and communication
studies, such, as the study below:
skills. My courses adapted to the needs of graduates and instilled in
them greater extroversion, confidence and inclination to interact in
class and thus in life.

CO-FOUNDER & MASSAGE THERAPIST / LIU HE


HEALTH CENTER
06/2012 – 05/2013
This was an expansion of my study and use of traditional Chinese
medicine theory and Origin Point massage into the small business
world. I co-managed a team of four people in the administering of
massage therapy and healthcare advice to clients as well as
undertaking the administering myself.

Double-click to View My Editing


Acknowledgement in the Study

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EDUCATION

M.S. IN CHINESE LANGUAGE


08/2019
Blue Marble University-Commonwealth of Dominica
Having continuously achieved scores of 95% and higher on all
coursework, I completed numerous academic papers on Chinese
philosophy and education, produced two works of translation and a
website.
Academic Record
Academic Papers
Chinese Translations
Online Portfolio Website

B.A. IN CHINESE LANGUAGE


08/2018
Blue Marble University-Commonwealth of Dominica
This degree included achievements of proficiency in Mandarin
Chinese pronunciation, tones, listening, speaking, reading and writing.
I also completed academic papers on Chinese philosophy, a field
study on the sourcing of herbal extracts in China and a guidebook.
Academic Record
Field Study
My Guidebook to Living in China

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP

Since 2007 I have frequently donated my time to teaching about


traditional Chinese culture throughout southern China, including
Guangxi, Jiangxi, Fujian and Taiwan as well as internationally in
Vietnam. Teaching topics have included Chinese philosophy and
traditional Chinese medicine with a primary focus on individual and
family health and harmony.
Since 2018, for the Dao and Confucian Culture-Education
Foundation in Taiwan I have been the head evaluator of teachers

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aspiring to teach traditional Chinese culture throughout the world in
English. My duties are primarily evaluating and instructing on
Chinese philosophy, teaching methodologies, English language
learning and public speaking.

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