Francine Mireles, MA

Francine Mireles, MA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    The Roland Center • Azusa Pacific University

  • Education

    • Shukugawa Women's College

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      Japanese Language (Katakana) & Culture

      A 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

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      Chinese Language & Culture; Traditional Chinese Medicine

      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… 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

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      Bachelor's Degree East Asian Studies

      Activities 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

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      MA TESOL Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

      Activities and Societies: Phi Lamba Theda Honors Society GPA: 3.8

  • Experience

    • Pitzer College

      Aug 2006 - Jun 2009
      Student Staff Support
    • U.S. Department of State

      Aug 2009 - Sept 2010

      Qualitative 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 2010
      • Critical Language Enhancement Award for Mandarin Chinese

        Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Mount Saint Mary's University

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Transfer Student Admissions Recruiter

      Admissions & Recruitment for MSMU Nursing Programs

    • Qiushi Experimental Middle School 求是实验中学

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
      English as a Foreign Language Educator (EFL)
    • East Los Angeles College

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Mandarin Chinese Language Assistant
    • All Souls Catholic School

      Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
      ELL,STEP, and Inclusion Coordinator; Teacher
    • Angeles College

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2019
      ESL Instructor
    • Citrus College

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      ESL Adjunct Instructor
    • The Roland Center

      May 2023 - Apr 2024
      Events Coordinator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Person-Centered Supports: DSPS and HCBS Final Rule Certificate of Continuing Education

      San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
      Jan 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 Center
      Dec 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Francine Mireles, MA
      Academic Merit Scholarship Awards Pitzer College
    • Awarded to Francine Mireles, MA
      C.V. Starr Foundation China Scholar C.V. Star Foundation
    • Awarded to Francine Mireles, MA
      Certificate of Completion: Postgraduate Course In Chinese Culture Beijing University
    • Awarded to Francine Mireles, MA
      Critical Language Enhancement Award U.S. Department of State Advanced Chinese language studies at CET Harbin
    • Awarded to Francine Mireles, MA
      J. 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, MA
      Pi 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, MA
      Pitzer 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
      NGO VolunteerAssociated with Francine Mireles, MA
    • JumpStart Volunteer, Claremont, CA

      Issued by AmeriCorps
      AmeriCorpsAssociated with Francine Mireles, MA
    • Hurricane Katrina Student Volunteer Relief Worker

      Issued by Common Ground NGO
      Common Ground NGOAssociated with Francine Mireles, MA