
Francine Mireles, MA
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About me
The Roland Center • Azusa Pacific University
Education

Shukugawa Women's College
-Japanese Language (Katakana) & CultureA Pitzer College Exchange Program in partnership with Shukugawa Women’s College, Osaka, Japan• Studied Japanese Language, Society & Culture• Participated in a family homestay throughout the duration of the program.• Conducted a directed independent study research project on the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine, called Kampo, in Japan.

Beijing University 北京大学
-Chinese Language & Culture; Traditional Chinese MedicinePitzer College Study Abroad Program · February 2008 to June 2008 · Beijing, China.• Studied Chinese Language, Society & Culture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and carried out directed independent research• Participated in an internship at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Office in Beijing Medical University's Third Hospital (北医三院). I observed my professor conduct healing techniques on patients like cupping, tui na, acupuncture, acupressure, and moxibustion • Participated in two… Show more Pitzer College Study Abroad Program · February 2008 to June 2008 · Beijing, China.• Studied Chinese Language, Society & Culture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and carried out directed independent research• Participated in an internship at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Office in Beijing Medical University's Third Hospital (北医三院). I observed my professor conduct healing techniques on patients like cupping, tui na, acupuncture, acupressure, and moxibustion • Participated in two week family homestay in the city of Beijing • Participated in a one week family rural homestay• Conducted a directed independent study research project, "TCM vs. Western Medicine in Chinese Culture: A Sociological/Anthropological Study between Two Generations" Show less

Pitzer College
-Bachelor's Degree East Asian StudiesActivities and Societies: Latino Student Union Class Representative 2005-2007; Pitzer College Student Mentor 2006-2007; Latino Student Union Interim Vice President Fall 2008; International Student Discussion Group Leader 2008-2009; Resident Assistant (CPR/First Aid Certified) 2007-2009; Claremont Colleges Health Center Student Liaison 2009; JumpStart Volunteer (After school daycare program in the City Of Ontario) 2009 Senior Thesis

Azusa Pacific University
-MA TESOL Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language InstructorActivities and Societies: Phi Lamba Theda Honors Society GPA: 3.8
Experience

Pitzer College
Aug 2006 - Jun 2009Student Staff Support
U.S. Department of State
Aug 2009 - Sept 2010Qualitative Gerontological Research on the healthcare networks and familial support systems available to elderly village residents, especially women who are left behind. Advanced Chinese Language Studies - CET Academic Programs
The William J. Fulbright Scholarship Program
Dec 2009 - Sept 2010Critical Language Enhancement Award for Mandarin Chinese
Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

Mount Saint Mary's University
Jan 2012 - Jan 2012Transfer Student Admissions RecruiterAdmissions & Recruitment for MSMU Nursing Programs

Qiushi Experimental Middle School 求是实验中学
Jun 2012 - Jun 2015English as a Foreign Language Educator (EFL)
East Los Angeles College
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017Mandarin Chinese Language Assistant
All Souls Catholic School
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022ELL,STEP, and Inclusion Coordinator; Teacher
Angeles College
Jan 2018 - Mar 2019ESL Instructor
Citrus College
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020ESL Adjunct Instructor
The Roland Center
May 2023 - Apr 2024Events Coordinator
Licenses & Certifications

Person-Centered Supports: DSPS and HCBS Final Rule Certificate of Continuing Education
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional CenterJan 2024
TEFL Certificate (222 hours)
Azusa Pacific University
CPR/AED/First Aid
Superior Life Support Inc.Jul 2023
An Introduction to the NADSP Code of Ethics Certificate of Continuing Education
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional CenterDec 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Francine Mireles, MAAcademic Merit Scholarship Awards Pitzer College
- Awarded to Francine Mireles, MAC.V. Starr Foundation China Scholar C.V. Star Foundation
- Awarded to Francine Mireles, MACertificate of Completion: Postgraduate Course In Chinese Culture Beijing University
- Awarded to Francine Mireles, MACritical Language Enhancement Award U.S. Department of State Advanced Chinese language studies at CET Harbin
- Awarded to Francine Mireles, MAJ. William Fulbright Scholar to Mainland China U.S Department of State Certificate of Completion granted in October, 2011 from the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of StateAffiliated with the School of Population Studies in the Department of Gerontology at Renmin University of China.
- Awarded to Francine Mireles, MAPi Lambda Theta Honors Society Azusa Pacific University 3.8 GPANational Honors Society for EducatorsNominated by The School of Education and Behavioral Studies at Azusa Pacific University during my Master's Degree course study.
- Awarded to Francine Mireles, MAPitzer College HEM21 Scholarship Pitzer College in partnership with Shukugawa Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan
Volunteer Experience
Community Alliance 众议伙伴, Beijing (PRC)
Issued by NGO Volunteer
Associated with Francine Mireles, MAJumpStart Volunteer, Claremont, CA
Issued by AmeriCorps
Associated with Francine Mireles, MAHurricane Katrina Student Volunteer Relief Worker
Issued by Common Ground NGO
Associated with Francine Mireles, MA
Languages
- spSpanish (heritage speaker)
- maMandarin (intermediate-level proficiency) hsk l4
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