Joseph Mak

(435) 851-5761 ∙ josephcmmak@gmail.com ∙ linkedin.com/in/joseph-mak-588435160

EDUCATION
Brigham Young University August 2021
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Prove, UT
Brigham Young University April 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis in English Literature Provo, UT
Minor in TESOL
▪ TESOL certificate
Snow College December 2016
Associate of Science Ephraim, UT

EXPERIENCE
English Language Center, Brigham Young University Sep 2018-Apr 2021
Language instructor Provo, UT
▪ Design syllabi for 14 weeks programs focused on different skill areas across various levels including
programs in an intensive English programs and community classes
▪ Instruct ESL learners and create class activities, assignments, and assessments according to learners’ need
English Language Center, Brigham Young University May 2020-Dec 2020
Research assistant
▪ Design online curriculum for advance learners at the program, course, and class levels
▪ Search, create, and develop materials used in the program
English Language Center, Brigham Young University May 2018-Aug 2018
Language instructor (Student teacher & Unpaid internship) Provo, UT
▪ Co-teach a group of English learners with an experienced teacher in a 14 weeks program
▪ Teach a group of English learners by myself two days a week

Snow College Aug 2016-Dec 2016

Writing consultant Ephraim, UT
▪ Provide feedback to students on their paper, work with approximately 12 students each week
▪ Utilize online tutoring tools to benefit more students from a distance
Snow College Aug 2016-Dec 2016
Anatomy Teaching Assistant Ephraim, UT
▪ Assist instructor in teaching sessions for about 2 hours each week
▪ Demonstrate the proper use of equipment in the lab, including the bodies, microscope, and other models
▪ Collaborate with other teaching assistants in creating quizzes and the final exam

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Jan 2013-Dec 2014
Missionary Hong Kong, China
▪ Proselytize under the directions of church leaders and visit members in need
▪ Provide community service for approximately 4 hours a week, including an hour English community class
Housing Coordinator Hong Kong, China
▪ Arrang missionary housing affair among approximately 33 apartments

INTERESTS/ABILITIES
▪ Professional working Cantonese & English
▪ Reading and analyzing contemporary English literature
▪ As a multilingual teacher, I am interested in second language acquisition. My learning experience and
academic development allow me to identify and address students’ needs in a proper and timely manner