Mao Leonard

Experience

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Jan 2015 - May 2019

  -Advised students in UTeach teacher preparation program on effective lesson planning techniques, executing engaging lessons, and classroom management strategies to create a conducive learning environment-Prepared handouts and materials for UTeach students' fieldwork lessons and UTeach professors' courses-Created and executed a comprehensive workshop for educators on how to use the Silhouette Cameo 3 cutting machine, training them to independently advise their own students on the operation of the machine Show less -Graded and provided detailed written feedback on daily homework, quizzes, oral exams, and written exams for Japanese language university courses, addressing issues related to handwriting, grammar, and sentence structure to enhance their language proficiency-Created online classroom resources, including the use of Scratch and GIFs, to assist students with grammar and kanji stroke order. These resources have been adopted and are still being utilized by the Department of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin Show less

  • Maker Education Intern at Northeast Early College High School

    Jan 2019 - May 2019

  • Maker Education Intern at The Magellan International School

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  • UTeach Peer Mentor

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Japanese Grader

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
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  UTeach Outreach

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Maker Education Intern

  -Co-led and managed the Maker education program within a STEM-based summer enrichment camp with an elementary school teacher-Oversaw the planning and execution of hands-on activities for 12 to 13 year olds, totaling 159 students-Guided students in the engineering design process, a multi-step approach to problem-solving, empowering them to construct devices such as Rube Goldberg machines, catapults, and balloon-powered cars

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  Austin Independent School District

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Mathematics Apprentice Teacher

  -Designed and delivered daily Algebra I lessons for 19 students, fostering engagement and encouraging participation-Implemented a project integrating maker education principles, enhancing understanding of quadratic functions-Created a platform to connect the school community with STEM education advocates to showcase students’ innovative projects

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Language Teacher

  -Prepared lesson materials, translations, and assessments to co-teach English classes at a rural public junior high school-Transformed preparation methods for the Eiken Test, one of the most widely used English-language testing programs in Japan, leading to a 21.1% increase in passing rate-Coached four students to consecutive wins in the district's English speech contest, advancing to regional levels-Conducted two weekly English conversation classes for community members, fostering language proficiency and promoting cultural exchange Show less

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  Costco Wholesale

  Sept 2023 - now

  Food Service Assistant

  -Awarded “Employee of the Month” in June 2024-Provide exceptional service to members, ensuring a pleasant dining experience by promptly addressing needs and inquiries-Prepare and assemble various food items, maintaining high standards of quality and adhering to strict health and safety guidelines-Coordinate with colleagues to ensure smooth operations during high-traffic periods while managing time efficiently to complete tasks promptly

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  Peninsula School District

  Dec 2023 - Sept 2024

  Substitute Teacher

  -Provided instruction and support student learning across various grade levels and subjects-Effectively managed classroom behavior and maintain a safe and orderly learning environment-Reported classroom observations and provide detailed feedback about student progress to teachers and paraeducators

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  Franklin Pierce School District

  Aug 2024 - now

  Mathematics Teacher