Trang Thi Minh Le
trang.le@vnuk.edu.vn | 84901 956 940| 95 Pham Khiem Ich | Danang, Vietnam
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching,
University of Foreign Language Studies, University of Da Nang, Vietnam
Sept. 2007 - May 2011
Overall GPA 3.34/ 4
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,
Saint Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Colchester, Vermont, United States
Jan. 2014 – July 2015
Overall GPA 3.945/ 4
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Interests
Teaching pedagogy, reading, writing, and computer-assisted language learning
Research Studies
Sept. 2008 – Nov. 2009: The impact of reading on the English proficiency improvement of the first year students at Da Nang University of Foreign Language Studies
Oct. 2011 – Dec. 2011: Investigation into the class participation of 11th graders at Le Quy Don Gifted High School
Nov. 2010 – May 2011: Undergraduate Thesis - Investigation into designing homework tasks for the English 11 textbook
Sept. 2014 – June 2015: Graduate Thesis - Best practices in rating standardized writing tasks and
application for non-native English-speaking teachers in Vietnam
Presentations
1. Students’ Perceptions of Mobile apps: A Needs Analysis of EAP in Vietnam teaching context. Presentation at the Language Teaching and Learning Today 2018, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 5-6 May 2018.
2. Students’ Perceptions of Mobile apps: A Needs Analysis of EAP in EFL contexts. Presentation at the CamTESOL – UECA Regional ELT Research Symposium held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 9 February 2018.
3. Most Popular Apps used by First Year Students at the Vietnam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education. Presentation at the 3rd International VietTESOL Conference, Thai Nguyen University, 7 – 8 December 2017.
4. Use of PowerPoint in Interpreting Graphs. Presentation at the Technology Showcase, TESOL CALL-Interest Section of 2017 TESOL International Convention in Seattle, Washington, USA, 21 - 24 March 2017.
5. Best Practices in Rating Standardized Writing Tasks and Application for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers. Presentation at the 13th Annual CamTESOL Conference on Building a Regional Community: English Across Platforms, the Institute of Technology Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 18 – 19 February 2017.
6. Interactive Activities in Online Classes. Presentation at the VietCALL national conference “Integrating Information Communications Technology into designing and developing Bachelor of Arts programs in Teaching English as a Foreign Language”, the University of Foreign Language Studies, the University of Danang, Vietnam, 17 October 2015.
7. Best Practices in Rating Standardized Writing Tasks & Application for Non-Native English Speaking Teachers in Vietnam. Paper presented at Saint Michael’s College Research Symposium, Vermont, USA, 24 April 2015.
8. The Effectiveness of Assigning Homework for 11th Graders based on the English textbook for 11th graders. Paper presented at Students’ Scientific Research Conference, the University of Danang, Danang, Vietnam, May 2011.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Feb. 2017 – now
Lecturer of English, Vietnam- UK - Institute for Research and Executive Education
· Teach General English and Academic English for the Intensive English Program and English for Academic Purposes Program
· Design syllabus for the Intensive English Program, the English for Academic Purposes, and the IELTS preparation courses
· Administer IELTS preparation courses and Communication course at the VN-UK English Center
· Administer the placement test for new students, the IELTS mock test, and assist the British Council in proctoring the official IELTS test
2015 – 2016
Instructor of English, Stairways Education Company
· Taught English for specific purposes, particularly writing and listening skills, for college and university students in Danang
· Be responsible for the academic quality and application of teaching materials and the assessment of student progress
2011 – 2013
Instructor of English, Academy English Language School
· Taught English for specific purposes, including conversational English and skills for IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL-iBT for college and university students in Danang
2011 – 2012
Instructor of English, Vietnam America Education Group
· Taught conversational English for children, teenagers, students, and employees in Danang
2014 – May 2015
Writing Coach, Saint Michael’s College, Vermont, United States
· Assisted students in the Intensive English Program with writing Sept.
Jan. 2007 – 2013
English Tutor, Danang, Vietnam
· Taught English for 9 to 20-year-olds
Spring 2011
Intern Teacher, Le Quy Don Gifted High School, Danang, Vietnam
· Taught English for 11th graders
· Assisted the form teacher in managing and supporting the students
· Assisted students in preparation for student camp and play contests
Summer 2011
Teaching Assistant, Sparkle Green Vietnam Project, British Council Summer Camp
· Coordinated outings for children aged 8-15
· Assisted foreign teachers in teaching environment in English
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Oct. 2011
Volunteer Translator, East Meets West Foundation Danang, Vietnam
· Coordinated and translated documents for “Supporting Poor Women in Making Latrines & Washing Hands with Soap at the Mekong Delta” Evaluation Workshop
June 2010 – June 2011
Volunteer Tourist Guide, Danang Centre for Tourism Promotion
· Provided foreign tourists from international cruisers with information about Danang and nearby locations every Thursday
July 2010 – July 2011
Volunteer Interpreter, Capstone Community College Fairs, Danang, Vietnam
· Marketed StudyUSA Community College Fairs to high school and university students
· Interpreted for representatives from Lorain County Community College, Foothill and DeAnza Colleges, and Bunker Hill Community College
Summer 2009
Volunteer Student, Da Nang University of Foreign Language Studies
· Taught English for 7-15-year-olds in Quang Nam
· Built a basketball yard
Summer 2010
Sports Assistant, Orphan Voice’s Summer Camp, Danang, Vietnam
· Played sports and did handicraft with 6-15-year-old orphans
Summer 2011 – 2013
Member, Danang 26 plus Club, Danang, Vietnam
· Exhibited environmental issues at Pham Van Dong beach
· Taught 6-11-year-olds in Danang about climate change, global warming,
disaster prevention and management
· Organized mid-autumn festivals for children in Nam Tra My, Quang Nam
Summer 2010 – 2013
Member, Thai Ha Book Club, Danang, Vietnam
· Organized weekly book club discussions
· Coordinated soft skills training for college and university students
Summer 2014
Walking Group Leader, Winooski Senior Center, Winooski, Vermont, United States
· Led the walking program for senior citizens four times a week
AWARDS AND HONORS
· Certificate of Recognition as a Presenter at the Technology Showcase, TESOL CALL-Interest Section, 2017 TESOL International Convention in Seattle, Washington, March 20 - 24, 2017
· Recipient of the English Access Microscholarship Program, a program sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State to offer leaders, policymakers, innovators, and educators in the field of English Language Teaching the opportunity to exchange perspectives and experiences on English language instruction curricula, trends, and developments with an emphasis on new and innovative teaching practices and administrative best practices.
· Certificate of Recognition as a Presenter at the 13th Annual CamTESOL Conference, the Institute of Technology Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (2017)
· Recipient of the CamTESOL Regional ELT Research Grants Program (2017)
· Certificate of Recognition as a Presenter to the VietCALL Conference 2015, Da Nang University of Foreign Language Studies (2015)
· Volunteer Appreciation Award 2015, Winooski Senior Center, Winooski, Vermont, United States (2015)
· Graduation with Distinction, Da Nang University of Foreign Language Studies (2011)
· “Student’s Scientific Research”, Da Nang University of Foreign Language Studies (2011)
· Excellent Performance in Teaching Internship, Le Quy Don Gifted High School (2011)
· Tourist Volunteer, Danang Centre for Tourism Promotion (2011)
· Volunteer Interpreter, Capstone Community College Fairs (2010, Feb. 2011, Oct. 2011)
· Voluntary Danang Youth Badge, Da Nang City Youth Union (2009)
· Voluntary Blood Donation, Danang Steering Committee on Voluntary Blood Donation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2017, 2018)
