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Tien Mai

Tien Mai

English Laguage Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Teaching Fellow

  • Education

    • Ho Chi Minh University of Pedagogy

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

    • Curtin University

      2010 - 2011
      Master of Arts (MA) Applied Linguistics Graduate with Distinction

  • Experience

    • VATC

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      English Laguage Teacher

      Teach Grammar, Reading, Writing, Integrated SkillsUse textbooks such as Cambridge PET Preparations, New Cutting Edge and TOEIC Bridge.

    • Vietnam USA Society English Centers

      Aug 2008 - Sept 2012
      English Language Teacher

      Cover Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Integrated Skills.Teach a variety of age groups: children, teenagers (high school and university) and adults.Experience Textbooks: Beeno, Backpack, Solutions (from Elementary Upper-intermediate), New English File (from Elementary to Intermediate)

    • Vietnam Australia International School

      Sept 2008 - Jul 2015
      English Language Teacher

      Teach Cambridge Secondary 1 English (as a First Language - Grade 8); IGCSE English as a Second Language (Grade 9), IELTS Academic Reading and Listening (Grade 11); English for Remedial Classes (Grade 11)Write semester comments in English assessing learners’ aptitude, behavior and class performance.Design and develop semester test papers. Adopt project-based Learning: VAS TED Talks (based on TED.com); VAS Educational Film Festival WeekCo-organize VAS Drama Club (for Grade 6-7).Implement the home reading program for Grade 8 – 9. Books covered: The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and To Kill a Mockingbird.Write recommendation letters for students who wish to study overseas.Apply a Virtual Learning Environment (Edmodo.com) to track students' progress, create quizzes and share experience with other teachers in the network. Show less

    • TESOLTalks

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2015
      Member of TESOLTalks Committee

    • Next Gen English

      Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
      Academic Manager

      Recruit local and expat teachers.Design curriculum for teaching young learners, teens and adults learners courses.Provide training and workshops for new recruitment.Maintain teaching quality assurance.

    • International Education Institute (IEI) - Vietnam National University

      Jul 2015 - now
      Teacher Trainer

      Provide TKT, Methodology and How to Teach with Technology training courses for primary, secondary, and high school teachers in rural provinces of the South of Vietnam.

    • Ho Chi Minh City Open University

      Dec 2015 - now
      Lecturer of English

      Courses taught: College Study Skills, Classroom Management Techniques, Digital LiteraciesSupervise pre-service teacher training.Coordinate the annual OpenTESOL conference series

    • University of Tasmania

      May 2023 - now
      PHD Candidate

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Coaching Teachers: Promoting Changes that Stick

      Coursera Verified Certificates
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    • E-Moderation: A Training Course For Online Tutors

      The Consultants-E
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    • E-learning and Digital Cultures

      Coursera
      Mar 2013
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    • Teaching with Technology

      Cambridge English Teacher
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    • Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (2-day Training)

      Cambridge International Examinations

    • Cambridge Secondary 1 English (2-day Training)

      Cambridge International Examinations

    • Gamification

      Coursera
      Oct 2012
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tien Mai
      Regional ELT Research Grants IDP Education Feb 2016 IDP Education was coordinating sponsorship to create some research grants for delegates to the 12th Annual CamTESOL conference. The grants are to support delegates who wish to pursue research that will be written up and presented at the 13th Annual CamTESOL conference and then submitted for consideration for publication in Language Education in Asia. The grants were made available to nationals of the following countries: Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines and Indonesia.
    • Awarded to Tien Mai
      Cambridge English Teacher Scholarship Cambridge English Sep 2014  Winner will be invited to attend the IATEFL Annual Conference in Manchester 2015. Invited to the IATEFL Manchester Conference in 2015 to present the topic: “Beyond language skills: inspiring projects in secondary teaching” The award consists of:• registration for a Pre-Conference Event and the IATEFL Annual Conference• a year’s IATEFL membership and a year’s membership of Cambridge EnglishTeacher• a maximum of five night accommodation and GBP 55.00 per day expenses•… Show more  Winner will be invited to attend the IATEFL Annual Conference in Manchester 2015. Invited to the IATEFL Manchester Conference in 2015 to present the topic: “Beyond language skills: inspiring projects in secondary teaching” The award consists of:• registration for a Pre-Conference Event and the IATEFL Annual Conference• a year’s IATEFL membership and a year’s membership of Cambridge EnglishTeacher• a maximum of five night accommodation and GBP 55.00 per day expenses• travel costs including an economy flight to the UK* http://www.iatefl.org/annual-conference/manchester-2015 Show less
    • Awarded to Tien Mai
      The Consultants-E Online IATEFL Award The Consultants-E May 2014 It is aimed at teachers unable to attend the IATEFL annual conference in person but who make effective use of the IATEFL Online conference website.It consists of a fully funded place on our E-Moderation Online Course in June 2014 and one year's membership of IATEFL. http://www.theconsultants-e.com/scholarships/winners.aspx
    • Awarded to Tien Mai
      2014 Pearson Amazing Minds South Asia Scholarship Pearson Asia Pacific Jul 2013 (Winning-Video Link) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaWt5_uZIs4Amazing Minds is the Pearson development programme that supports ELT teachers in their search for professional and personal growth. Through a series of carefully designed seminars on current issues at the core of the ELT profession, Amazing Minds gives teachers the skills and training required to enhance their personal and professional lives. The two winners of the video contest will be invited to attend the… Show more (Winning-Video Link) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaWt5_uZIs4Amazing Minds is the Pearson development programme that supports ELT teachers in their search for professional and personal growth. Through a series of carefully designed seminars on current issues at the core of the ELT profession, Amazing Minds gives teachers the skills and training required to enhance their personal and professional lives. The two winners of the video contest will be invited to attend the Pearson Amazing Minds South Asia (AMSA) 2014 conference, which will be held somewhere in the region. Show less
    • Awarded to Tien Mai
      Teacher of Distinction 2012 Vietnam Australia International School 2012 Awarded to the 10% Top Performing Teachers
    • Awarded to Tien Mai
      Teacher of the Year 2010/2011 Vietnam Australia International School 2010 Awarded to the 30% Top Performing Teachers

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Nhom Tinh Nguyen Nhung Uoc Mo Xanh on Jan 2006
      Nhom Tinh Nguyen Nhung Uoc Mo XanhAssociated with Tien Mai