James Ian Espina
Graduate Student
Taipei City,TPE
Summary
Effective Student committed to learning, developing skills in Language Acquisition and Reading Education. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
National Taipei University of Education
02.2025 - Current
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Enhanced research accuracy by meticulously organizing and analyzing data sets.
College Instructor 3
University Of The Philippines Diliman
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Manages and teaches four classes of 20-25 students per semester
- Reviews class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Evaluates student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Promotes positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Performed various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Engages in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about practices in General Education courses.
- Engages in committee work within department for curricular revisions in Anglo-American Literature courses.
- Participates in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Fosters student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National Taipei University of Education
Taipei City, Taiwan 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies: Literature
University of The Philippines Diliman
04.2001 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Quezon City Science High School
04.2001 - 04.2018
Skills
Professional Demeanor
Student-Centered Learning
Active Listening
Attention to Detail
Google Classroom
Class Instruction
Student rapport
Accomplishments
- Camp Teacher, Regional Revitalization Youth Camp, We Are Global Citizens-Taiwan, March 2025
- Camp Teacher, Climate Change Camp, We Are Global Citizens-Taiwan, November 2024
- Secretariat Committee, Inter-Asia Cultural Cultural Studies Society Summer School, August 2024
- Certificate of Completion, "Teaching Effectivenes Course (TEC): Fundamentals of University Teaching", Office of the Advancement of Teaching, UP Diliman, January 2024
- Presenter, Department of English and Comparative Literature Young Blood Roundtable (Postcolonial Perspectives on Australian Literature and the History of the Stolen Generation through “Us Taken-Away Kids”), UP Diliman, October 2024
Timeline
Research Assistant
National Taipei University of Education
02.2025 - Current
College Instructor 3
University Of The Philippines Diliman
09.2023 - 09.2024
Master of Arts - Education
National Taipei University of Education
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies: Literature
University of The Philippines Diliman
04.2001 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Quezon City Science High School
04.2001 - 04.2018
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