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Work History
Education
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Jamie Deason

Pittsboro

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Shaanxi Normal University, specializing in curriculum design and early literacy. Expert in digital instructional delivery and teacher training, fostering student engagement and success. Recognized for innovative lesson planning and cross-cultural communication, enhancing learning outcomes for diverse student populations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Online Instructor (Part-Time)

BIHE
01.2016 - Current
  • Volunteered for BIHE’s online writing program, mentoring international students who would have been denied education otherwise.

Founder & ESL Instructor

Online ESL Business
01.2015 - Current
  • Designed and implemented an online literacy curriculum for ages 5–12, emphasizing phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
  • Created research-based, structured lesson plans for beginning and struggling readers.
  • Produced interactive, digital-first learning materials that promote engagement through problem-solving and gamified strategies.
  • Delivered personalized online instruction to 80-90 students per week.
  • Monitored student progress and provided actionable feedback to learners and parents.
  • Managed business operations, client communication, and curriculum updates.

Manager of Teaching Affairs / Supervisor of Teaching Department

Seeree Education Group
Xi'an
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised Chinese and foreign teachers.
  • Designed and implemented a teacher evaluation system and a new teaching framework for students between the ages of 6-10.
  • Supported launch and research for the organization’s online learning platform.
  • Conducted IELTS prep classes for high school and university students.

ESL Teacher

Various Schools in China
Xi'an
01.2003 - 01.2015
  • Taught phonics, early literacy, and ESL to primary school students.
  • Developed differentiated lesson plans for diverse learner profiles.
  • Collaborated with parents and schools to support student progress.

Manager / Supervisor / Teacher

Reading Home, Family Education and Research Center
Xi'an
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Led a team of ESL teachers in a private English school for young learners (ages 2–13).
  • Created unique lesson plans with a strong literacy and phonics focus.
  • Mentored and trained new teachers, improving retention and instructional quality.

College Instructor

Shaanxi Normal University
Xi'an
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Taught academic English, TOEFL, and writing courses to undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctorate students.
  • Coached students who won provincial speech contests and gained acceptance into study abroad programs.
  • Awarded Foreign Teacher of the Year in a cohort of 30+ educators.

Program Officer

Badi Foundation
Linfen
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Delivered English instruction to youth aged 12–15 and trained college interns in instructional methods.
  • Created culturally sensitive curriculum and conducted teacher trainings in rural and urban settings.
  • Worked closely with administrators in local village schools to implement literacy programming.

Education

Intermediate Mandarin Studies -

Shaanxi Normal College
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of South Carolina Spartanburg
01.2003

Skills

  • Curriculum Design
  • Instructional Planning
  • Early Literacy
  • Structured Reading Instruction
  • Phonics
  • Fluency
  • Comprehension
  • Digital Instructional Delivery
  • Online Instructional Delivery
  • Teacher Training
  • Staff Supervision
  • Interactive Content Development
  • Project Management
  • Program Management
  • IELTS Preparation
  • TOEFL Preparation
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • EdTech Tools
  • Zoom
  • LMS
  • NiceTalk
  • Google Workspace
  • HTML
  • Jira
  • Git

References

Available upon request.

Additional Highlights

  • 22 years of teaching experience, including 13 years abroad in China.
  • 9 years designing and delivering digital-first ESL curriculum.
  • Winner of Foreign Teacher of the Year at Shaanxi Normal University.
  • Successfully trained teachers, launched online learning platforms, and led educational teams.
  • Deep commitment to literacy equity and cross-cultural education.

Timeline

Online Instructor (Part-Time)

BIHE
01.2016 - Current

Founder & ESL Instructor

Online ESL Business
01.2015 - Current

Manager of Teaching Affairs / Supervisor of Teaching Department

Seeree Education Group
01.2015 - 01.2016

Manager / Supervisor / Teacher

Reading Home, Family Education and Research Center
01.2010 - 01.2014

College Instructor

Shaanxi Normal University
01.2009 - 01.2014

Program Officer

Badi Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2008

ESL Teacher

Various Schools in China
01.2003 - 01.2015

Intermediate Mandarin Studies -

Shaanxi Normal College

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

University of South Carolina Spartanburg

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