TZYMEI ALEXASIA SHIH
[email protected]
Education
Ph.D. University of Washington, WA. Educational Psychology
M.A. The Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA. Education
B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA.  Language Studies: Chinese/Japanese
Professional Experience
Current Projects:
Writer/Editor
English Language Development Textbook Series: Secondary Schools.  Lungteng Cultural Enterprises Co., Taiwan.
Independent Researcher/Writer
Research and gather traditional Chinese folktales for adolescent-oriented English publication.
Recent Projects:
Associate Producer
Cultural and biodiversity documentary series, Yunnan, China.
Script Writer/Researcher, Narrator
"Seven-Continents" expedition documentary; International Film and Video; Portland Oregon.
Educational Video Series Consultant/On-Camera Host (Bilingual)
Secondary English conversation video series.  Lungteng Cultural Enterprises Co., Taiwan.
Language Instruction:
Lecturer/Instructor: Advanced English Writing/Reading/Conversation
National Taiwan Univeristy Language Center
Intermediate School ESL and Sheltered History/Science Teacher
Claremont, California.  Focused on development of study skills and cultural transition of immigrant students.  Served as Language Development Mentor Teacher.
Second Grade Teacher
Claremont, California.  Also worked as the Language Resource Person.
VIA Volunteer; Taiwan
Stanford University based Volunteers In Asia organization.  Served as English teacher at Kaohsiung YMCA in Taiwan.
Awards and Honors
AERA/Spencer Doctoral Research Fellowship
United States Department of Education Bilingual Fellowship
Fulbright-Hays Scholarship, Mexico
Credentials Held
Language Development Specialist Certificate
Ryan Clear Multiple Subject Credential, California
Supplementary Authorization in Art and Chinese Education
TESL Certificate: Canadian Institute of English
Publications
Shih, T. A. (2000).  Molokai II: A journey for the body and soul.  Moondance Magazine, Spring 2000
Shih, T. A. (1999).  Molokai I: A journey for the body and soul.  Moondance Magazine, Winter 1999
Shih, T. A. (1998).  Finding the niche: Friendship formation of immigrant adolescents. Youth and Society, 30(2), 209-240.
Shih, T. A. (1998).  Thanksgiving at the Abbotts':  Creative graphic interpretation of statistical and measurement terminology.  NCME Newsletter, 6(4), 3-4.
Shih, T. A. (1996).  Worlds Apart.  Teacher Magazine, p. 59, August 1996.
Shih, T. A. (1995).  An Immigrant Experience.  Hands On English, 5(3), 8-9.
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