Hanh M Do
Vietnamese Language and Culture Instructor, Bachelor’s in Foreign Language Teaching, Master’s in Foreign Language Teaching, native language speaker (northern dialect), seven years of experience teaching language and culture to adult learners in an intensive language setting, extensive and in-depth knowledge of Vietnam history, culture, politics, and economy, strong advocate for communicative and task-based language teaching approaches.
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Work Experience
Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Department of State, Arlington, VA
(Vietnamese Language and Culture Instructor, 2010 - Present)
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Plan lessons and teach all components of the curriculum to students at the FSI
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Present on Vietnam’s history, culture, politics, and economy to students
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Apply the latest technology in language teaching and learning including SmartBoard and Quizlet.
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Develop in-house materials, evaluate course effectiveness, revise, and update the curriculum accordingly
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Create assessment tools and evaluate students’ progress
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As a certified Examiner and Tester, conduct FSI proficiency tests and develop language test kits
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Organize and lead students to in-country language immersion, Vietnam embassy, and local community fieldtrip
School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC
(Adjunct Professor; Fall 2013 – June 2014)
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Developed a curriculum for various Vietnamese language courses at different proficiency levels according to ACFLT guidelines
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Planned and taught Vietnamese language and culture to students at SAIS
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Evaluated students’ progress, provided individual feedback, and conducted final exam
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
(Language Test Expert; October 2012 – March 2014)
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Developed Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) for the Department of Defense
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Reviewed and evaluated test items provided by other Test Experts
Rosetta Stone, Arlington, VA
(Online Language Coach; December 2010 – February 2014)
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Taught Vietnamese language to Rosetta Stone’s students online and evaluated their progress
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Evaluated the effectiveness of instructional materials, revised, and updated them accordingly
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Assessed Vietnamese language proficiency of language coach candidates
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Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts - Foreign Language Teaching
Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam
Master of Arts - International Politics
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Hanoi National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teaching
Special Skills: Languages: Vietnamese: Native proficiency, English: Superior
Honor Awards: Meritorious Honor Award (2016), Recognition of Excellence Award (2015), Certificate of Appreciation (2015), Recognition of Excellence Award (2014), Certificate of Appreciation (2014)