MICAH S. SITTIG
314 Juniper St. * Brea, CA 92821 * micah@earthling.net

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

* Taught English to EFL elementary school students at a private school in Tianjin, China for one year, and substitute taught in California at the high-school level for one year.
* Culturally sensitive and comfortable working in a bilingual environment.  Patient, flexible and work well under stress.  Structured thinker, detail oriented, some leadership abilities.
* Proficient on Windows, Macintosh and Unix computers.  Fast learner, quick to adopt new technology. 

EDUCATION

B.S., Applied Physics, 2001 / California Institute of Technology / Pasadena, CA
M.A. in progress, Chinese Studies / University of Michigan / Ann Arbor, MI

WORK EXPERIENCE 

9/02 to 6/03	Substitute Teacher (Math, Science) / Brea Olinda High School / Brea, CA

* Presented lectures on algebra, statistics and other subjects as called for.
* Evaluated student performance and contacted parents to discuss student issues.
* Established rapport with students while maintaining classroom discipline.

8/02 to 6/03  Bookseller / Border Bookstore / La Habra, CA

* Stocked and merchandised new books.
* Recommended books to complement customer purchases.
* Cashiered purchases and returns.

9/01 to 7/02	English Teacher / CRIS Elementary School / Tianjin, China

* Planned lessons for 1st, 2nd and 5th grades, using Oxford's "Let's Go" curriculum.
* Maintained classroom discipline.  Met with parents to discuss student behavior.
* Developed extra-curricular activities introducing American culture.
* Suggested and co-developed the first CRIS School website.

9/00 to 9/01	Library Staff / Caltech Library System / Pasadena, CA

* Prepared and updated patron data for a proprietary library database.
* Coordinated reservations for group study rooms and conference room.
* Addressed questions and complaints about the library from students, faculty and staff.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Languages:	English, Spanish (near-fluent), Mandarin Chinese (intermediate)
Computers:	MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, web technologies.

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

* Interpreted for church-related service trips to Mexico / 1994-2000, vacations.
* A. Bishop Prize for Study Abroad in Beijing, China (Princeton in Beijing) / Summer 2000
* University of Michigan Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship / Fall 2003