Resume

A summary of James' education and work experience

1973: Completed diploma at Rosemead High School, Rosemead, CA

1979: Completed Associate of Arts degree in liberal studies at Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

1981: Completed Bachelor of Arts degree in two majors, English and philosophy, at California State University at Los Angeles, CA

1981-1982: Teacher of high school English, biology, and history at Chaminade College Preparatory, Canoga Park (now West Hills), CA

1982-1984: Teacher of high school English and Dean of Students (Senior High Campus) at Chaminade

1984: Completed Master of Education degree at Loyola Marymount University, Westchester, CA

1984-1985: Student of mathematics and science, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA

1984: Part-time tutor of various subjects, including study skills

1985-1988: Elementary School Principal, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal School, Canoga Park (now Winnetka), CA. Also teacher of Junior Great Books for grades 2-6 during that time. During this time I continued my studies in education via workshops, seminars, etc.

1986-1988: Student of theology, Bloy Episcopal School of Theology, Claremont, CA

1988-1994: Teacher of junior high English (5 years) and government (1 year), as well as occasional courses in photography and interdisciplinary studies, Campbell Hall School, Studio City, CA

1989-1992: Part-time staff writer and occasional teacher, The Johns Hopkins University Center for the Advancement of Academically Talented Youth (CTY), West Coast Office, Glendale, CA

1994: Tutor of various subjects; photographer selling art at outdoor Arts and Crafts fairs

1995-1996: Private live-in teacher and tutor to the children of actor Robert Urich; personal assistant to Mr. Urich

1997: Completed ESL teacher training with Aeon Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

1997-1999: Teacher of ESL for the Aeon Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

1999-2001: Chief Instructor and Teacher Trainer for the Corporate Division of Aeon

1997-2001: During my time in Japan I undertook intense informal studies of the religions and culture, culminating in completion of a 188-temple pilgrimage, as well as a 500-kilometer walk along a historic highway

2004: Completed coursework for PhD in comparative religions, Hsi Lai University (now University of the West), Rosemead, CA

2002: Academic Director and Assistant Center Director, FLS International (ESL school) at Citrus College, Glendora, CA

2002-2003: Tour guide and English-language materials developer; editor in International Translation Center; ESL and American culture teacher for monastics, Hsi Lai Temple, Hacienda Heights, CA

2003: Completed Level 1 of Chinese, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

2003: Teacher of immigrant Chinese children in an after-school program, Olympia Education Center, Temple City, CA

2003-2004: Teacher of English grammar to foreign students at Cal-America Education Institute in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

2004-present: Teacher of College English, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

2004-present: Teacher and Presenter of numerous workshops, salons, classes, and private lessons in Shenzhen

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