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Bonnie Hsia

Bonnie Hsia

Water Aerobics Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Communication Instructor at San Jose State University

  • Education

    • De Anza College

      1991 - 1995
      Associate of Arts - AA Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

    • San Jose State University

      2002 - 2007
      Master of Arts - MA English Language and Literature, General

    • San Jose State University

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English Language and Literature, General

  • Experience

    • YMCA of Silicon Valley

      Dec 1999 - Jan 2018
      Water Aerobics Instructor

      Taught Active Older Adults in a water-based fitness class. Standard aerobics components incorporated into every class: warm-up; cardio; strength and endurance; flexibility and range of motion; and cool down during every class with self-made play lists and lesson plans. Fun fitness facts included in every class. Also trained to teach Arthritis Aqua to help the older population of students maintain and potentially improve their flexibility and range of motion.

    • San Jose City College

      Sept 2006 - Dec 2018
      Adjunct English Faculty/Reading and Writing Center Instructor

      Taught students in Reading and Writing from 3 levels below English 1A (Freshman Composition) through English 1C (Critical Thinking). Followed the established course outline, but selected my own materials and created my own lesson plans. Also contributed to the Reading and Writing Center handouts still being used on the campus.

    • San Jose State University

      Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
      Assessment Coordinator

    • San Jose State University

      Aug 2022 - now

      Technical Writing Instructor for undergraduate and graduate students. Focus on teaching proper formatting, attention to detail, and appropriately professional language use as well as writing style. Emphasize both oral and written communication with skill development in slide presentations and written reports. Have also been certified to teach hybrid and online courses in addition to traditional in-person classes. Involved in the writing/communications component for the CMPE-295W Master Project course and in advancing an innovative pilot program that focuses on providing specialized help for graduate students while they write their project reports and theses.

      • Lecturer - Technical Communication: Speaking and Writing

        Jan 2015 - now

      • Graduate Writing Coach

        Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TESOL Graduate Certificate

      San Jose State University
      May 2005

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Bonnie Hsia
      Certificate of Recognition Peer Connections at San Jose State University Nov 2020 From the certificate, "for compassionate and innovative approaches to working with students. This award is a result of students nominating faculty who demonstrate excellence in their teaching methods in the classroom and beyond."From the notification letter, "the student(s) specifically appreciated how [I]: facilitate an engaging classroom; use breakout rooms while in class; provide PowerPoints and Zoom recordings in addition to synchronous meetings; provide clear direction and… Show more From the certificate, "for compassionate and innovative approaches to working with students. This award is a result of students nominating faculty who demonstrate excellence in their teaching methods in the classroom and beyond."From the notification letter, "the student(s) specifically appreciated how [I]: facilitate an engaging classroom; use breakout rooms while in class; provide PowerPoints and Zoom recordings in addition to synchronous meetings; provide clear direction and communication about expectations and assignments; make them feel like they belong; give support (office hours, feedback on assigments, and more); offer open/easy to access Zoom office hours that feel welcoming; ask for feedback from students and then respond to students' needs and concerns; offer a caring and compassionate environment (recognizing current situation and challenges for students)." Show less
    • Awarded to Bonnie Hsia
      Distinguished Educator Award UC Irvine, School of Education May 2016 Nominated by a former English 1A and later English 1C student who named me because she said my classes were influential in building her knowledge, writing skills, and critical thinking necessary for her success during her academic journey.