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©2011-2012 Jonathan Chin
All Rights Reserved
————— Jonathan Chin ——
jon@jonathanchin.com • (347) 855 6622
1630 New York Avenue • Brooklyn, NY 11210
—— Education —————
M.F.A. Creative Writing – Poetry
Brooklyn College 2011
B.A. English Literature
Boston University 2007
—— Work —————
First Year
Learning Community
Adjunct Professor
Brooklyn College 2010 to Present
Improve success and satisfaction of incoming students by examining their new educational, psychological, social, and financial needs
English
Language Arts
Adjunct Professor
College of New Rochelle 2010 to Present
Emphasize critical reading skills and clarity of expression among adult education learners
Encrichment Instructor
Excel Learning Center 2010 to 2011
Enrich English language skills beyond statewide standards of elementary school students from predominantly Chinese-American immigrant families
Slam Poetry
Martial Arts
Resident Teaching Artist
Community Mediation Services 2008 to 2010
Improve graduation rate of at-risk youth by encouraging attendance through enrichment activities
Taekwondo
Hapkido
Instructor
New York University 2010 to Present
Develop fine motor and listening skills in elementary school children
Instructor
Pace University 2009 to 2010
Teach practical self defense for students living in an urban environment
Resident Teaching Artist
Family Dynamics 2007 to 2010
Supplement education of elementary school children with cultural and kinesthetic activities
Computer Science
Peer Tutor
Boston University 2003 to 2007
Work with struggling students by presenting material in new ways and catering to individual learning styles
—— Volunteer —————
Slam Poetry
Faculty Advisor and Coach
Brooklyn College 2011 to Present
Guide students to become clear, expressive, and socially responsible participants of their community through the spoken word art
Founder and Team Member
Intercollegiate Slam Team 2006 to 2007
Tour nationally with a team assembled from 4 Boston area colleges Arrange logistics of booking with venues and collaborating with charities
Cofounder
Boston University 2004 to 2007
Curate and perform at events on campus to promote literacy, activism, and agency
Taekwondo
Founder, Faculty Advisor, and Instructor
Brooklyn College 2009 to Present
Train students for national competition while encouraging community service and social responsibility
Mentoring
Big Brother Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America 2008 to 2009
Ensure the emotional and social well being of an under privileged youth
Poetry
Co-Director
Bar 169 Summer 2007
Organize two charity open mics benefiting child soldiers
Office Intern
The Poetry Project Summer 2006
Assist in the day-to-day tasks required to run a weekly reading series and semi annual publication
Submissions Intern
A Gathering of the Tribes Summer 2006
Evaluate blind submissions for quality before final approval
Computer Science
Web Presence Intern
Arts Engine, Inc. Summer 2008
Expand the non profit’s web presence through online resources
—— Publish —————
Indiefeed
Performance Poetry
Einstein’s Nightmare 2009
D20 Heavy Water 2006
Boston University
Points of Departure
A Poem 2007
—— Certify —————
C.P.R.
2010
Taekwondo
2nd Dan 2009
1st Dan
Kukkiwon International Certification
No. 05271829
2007