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White Structure

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

–George Bernard Shaw

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Life is a Stage
Successes
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Throughout my journey, I have had many opportunities to help others from different countries, as well as locals. I have provided the means for others to find confidence within themselves, and I have given many lectures to entertain and educate a variety of audiences.

 

I have also provided the means for students to discover the joy of writing, my lifelong passion, and the self-sufficiency of editing one's own work.

 

I shall catalog several of my successes that have provided me with experience, knowledge, insights, and stories that I wish to share with my students to help them develop to their potential.

Interviewed by Brother Sway
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I have had the singular pleasure of meeting Brother Sway, comedian and talk show host in America and China. He interviewed me and had filmed a class with my students, which was a remarkable experience for all. His warmth and insights inspired us and gave much food for thought.

Since that time, we have met each other in Beijing and locally, and had some segments filmed for his show.

He is a gracious host, a witty speaker, and truly a wise man. It is a pleasure to know him.

Teach at Kaplan CollEge
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1988: Received praise for Colonel role in Charlie's Aunt

 

1990: Performed in classical play Tartuffe which gained high position in a regional competition

 

1992: Directed a well-received play that he created called Enui

 

1992: Graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Shakespeare Theater & Literature.

 

1990: Wrote and had read several one-act plays

 

1994: Participated in Voice Over workshops and studied Radio Broadcasting at Brown Institute 

 

2002-Present: Has helped thousands of students meet their educational and professional goals with English, both abroad and at home

2008-2010: Wrote several award-winning speeches and short plays. During that time he also coached two of his students who went on to win speech-making competitions.

2011: Had his first book published, a YA fantasy novel called Son of Atlantis, which has been well received by readers

2018: Served as a judge and performer for the annual National English Speech Contest in Beijing, China for CCTV

2020: Started Zoom lessons in February in anticipation of COVID-19 outbreak and had a successful transition from face-to-face to screen-to-screen without any drop in quality

 

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