Yili Liu Westfall

Yili Liu Westfall's

Email: yililiu@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.pooler-georgia-homepage.com/yili-liu.html

Contact Phone: Available upon request

OBJECTIVE

Middle Grades Mathematics Teaching Position

SUMMARY

• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL): Certified ~ Advanced High - Mandarin Chinese

• Toastmasters International - Certified Competent Communicator

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Record of success in teaching and design fields

• Foreign language teaching experience

• Masters of Art Degree in Interior Design *

• Interior design projects experience

• Substantially developed skill in design, planning, specification and rendering

• Knowledge of design principles, color science, textile, carpet and leather techniques

EDUCATION

Certified ~ Advanced High - Mandarin Chinese, November 2006 ~ American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL)

Certified Competent Communicator, October 2009 ~ Toastmasters International

* Master of Art in Interior Design, March 2003 ~ Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Courses completed include:

Interior Design Studio I/II/III, Media Studies I/II,Electronic Design I/II, English for Artists,Interior Lighting, Grammar & Writing Lab,Interior Design, Theory/Criticism, Drawing,Green Design, Chinese Painting,2 Dimensional Design, 3 Dimensional Design,Painting, Art Appreciation,Graphic Design, Art History,Color Theory, Chinese Contemporary History,Industrial Design, Chinese Calligraphy,Perspective & Rendering Philosophy,Trademark Design,Political Economics,Black & White Photography, Colored Photography,Professional Painting, Package Design,Social Political Economics, Rendering,Spray Painting, Advertisement Design,Modeling & Sculpture, Moral Education

EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher - 2007 to Present

Chatham County Public Schools - Savannah, Georgia

• Taught various subjects in several Chatham County Public Schools with a multi-culture student body, working as the classroom teacher. Teaching experience includes Mathematics, special education, EIP, drama, media center and computer lab.

• Fast learning skill enabled to master different assignments at different grade levels during a short period of time. Well skilled in classroom management and confident with varied learning levels.

Foreign Language Teaching Experience

Part-time Chinese Language Teacher - 2004 to Present

Savannah Chinese School

• Taught Chinese language - listening, speaking, reading and writing in two different grade levels. Trained students to prepare for SAT Chinese test conformance to procedures, performances and test specifications.

Freelance Design Experience

Freelance Designer - 2005 to Present

Savannah & Atlanta Regions

• Assisted interior design customers with selection of materials and prepared presentation boards/slides/software. Designed, built and presented presentations (sample boards, renderings, drawings) of interior design concepts incorporating customer’s requirements to achieve objectives and to meet all regulatory requirements. Interfaced with interior design material providers to develop effective presentations for commercial and residential customers. Coordinated all fabric material purchase decisions, while checking for availability to ensure timely project completions.

• Organized, prepared, distributed and filed materials and data required to establish and maintain effective communication and information systems - ensuring design completion exceeded customer expectations. Maintained organization and cleanliness throughout interior design projects through to completion.

• Created design drawings working from customer's specifications and instructions. Ensured that activities were in line with customers, code requirements, and industry regulations, policies and processes to achieve customer’s objectives.

• Conducted research for information relating to job task. Evaluated customer requirements and provided recommendations related to the design. Identified problems and provided solutions to designs. Provided liaison to customers and material suppliers related to designs. Coordinated design work with material suppliers and other project designers as required to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Commercial and Residential Interior Design Experience

Interior Designer - 1991 to 1996

Shungeng Interior Company, Jinan P.R. China

• Designed and constructed many interior design projects in commercial, residential and retail markets.

• Assisted interior design customers with selection of materials and prepared presentation boards/slides/software. Designed, built and presented presentations (sample boards, renderings, drawings) of interior design concepts incorporating customer’s requirements to achieve objectives and to meet all regulatory requirements. Interfaced with interior design material providers to develop effective presentations for commercial and residential customers. Coordinated all fabric material purchase decisions, while checking for availability to ensure timely project completions.

• Organized, prepared, distributed and filed materials and data required to establish and maintain effective communication and information systems - ensuring design completion exceeded customer expectations. Maintained organization and cleanliness throughout interior design projects through to completion.

• Created design drawings working from customer's specifications and instructions. Ensured that activities were in line with customers, code requirements, and industry regulations, policies and processes to achieve customer’s objectives.

• Conducted research for information relating to job task. Evaluated customer requirements and provided recommendations related to the design. Identified problems and provided solutions to designs. Provided liaison to customers and material suppliers related to designs. Coordinated design work with material suppliers and other project designers as required to complete tasks in a timely manner.



Hospitality Interior Decorating and Management Experience

Representative / Hospitality Designer - 1990 to 1991

Shungeng Hotel, Jinan, P.R. China

• Responsible for serving this international four star hotel in multiple capacities, such as: hotel decorator, space planner, public relations representative, sales associate and assistant manager.

COMPUTER

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Society of Interior Designers (2000)

• Shandong Association of Art and Design (1996)

ACCREDITATIONS & LICENSES

• Certified Mandarin (Chinese) Teacher, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (Rate: Superior)

• Intermediate Grade Interior Designer Certificate, Shandong Interior Design board Exam. Jinan, P.R. China - 1995

• The Malcolm Curtis Propes Portfolio Fellowship, Savannah College of Art and Design. (1999)

Yili Liu Westfall's - PUBLICATIONS

• Mural Painting for Lucky Temple – Garden City, Georgia 1999

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