Preferably, I would like to teach in a larger city which is more associated with business since my academic interests include philosophy of law and business ethics; however, I will not turn down a good opportunity elsewhere if one presents itself. My only stipulation is that Mandarin is commonly spoken. I know, for instance, there are areas where other dialects are prevalent. Since I have studied Mandarin in the past and endeavor to continue my studies, I desire that my placement location be conducive geographically to this goal.
Education
2008 Texas A&M University, M.A., Philosophy
thesis: Plato¡¯s Lysis and Its Influence on Kant and Aristotle
2003 Gonzaga University, B.A., Philosophy
minors: Psychology and French
2001 L¡¯Institut Catholique de Paris, Study Abroad
Research Interests
- primary: normative ethics, ancient philosophy (particularly Aristotle) - secondary: philosophy of law, business ethics, Chinese philosophy
Awards and Honors
- Texas A&M: Graduate Diversity Fellowship
Presentations
- Texas A&M: ¡°Plato¡¯s Lysis and Its Influence on Kant and Aristotle¡± thesis defense, March 2008, thesis committee – S. Austin (chair), K. Sweet, and S. Mestrovic
Teaching
- Texas A&M: ¡°Ethics in Engineering¡± (C.E. Harris), teaching assistant, 2006-08 Introduction to the ethical dimensions of the engineering profession duties: led discussion sections and graded student work - Private: Conversational English, Aston English School (Jinan, China), ESL teacher, 2006 duties: led interactive lessons, tutored, taught english corners, taught grammar, graded students¡¯ oral exams, and performed voice recordings for textbook - Gonzaga: Conversational English (Paris, France), English tutor, 2001-02 duties: tutored English to students of all ages, tutored English to candidates for ¡°Les Grandes Ecoles¡± which are France¡¯s top universities.
Graduate Courses and Seminars
Texas A&M: Philosophy
- Ancient Philosophy, S. Austin - Seminar: History of Modern Philosophy, T. George (From Kant to Hegel) - Philosophical Authors, J. McDermott (Topic: John Dewey) - Seminar: Metaphysics and Epistemology, M. Cresswell and A. Rini (The World-Time Parallel) - Mathematical Logic II: Modal Logic, M. Cresswell - Ethics and Value Theory, L. Radzik - Seminar: Social and Political Philosophy, D. Darby (Topic: Moral Rights) - Special Topics: Animal Ethics and Science, G. Varner
Business
- Accounting Concepts and Procedures, A. Myers
Government
- International Politics: Theory and Practice, C. Sprecher
Audited
- Contemporary Sociological Theory, S. Mestrovic - Intermediate Chinese, W. Shi - Beginner Chinese, C. Zhao
Language Proficiency
- French: Advanced Reading, Advanced-intermediate Writing, and Intermediate Speaking - Chinese: Beginner-intermediate Reading, Beginner Writing, and Beginner-intermediate Speaking
Selected Community and Academic Service
- Americorps, Youth for Change, family support worker, 2004-05 - Kennel Club, Gonzaga University, board member, 2002-03 - Student Life, Gonzaga University, orientation weekend ambassador, 2002 - SMILE (Student Mentors Increasing Life¡¯s Excitement), Gonzaga University,volunteer, 2000 - Knights Service Organization, Gonzaga University, member, 2000-01, decorations - committee chairman for 2000 Charity Ball - Friendly Visitor Program (Adopt-a-Pop), Gonzaga University, volunteer, 1999-2000 |