HA TRAN
Campbelltown,SA
Summary
A passionate, innovative and can-do educator with a Doctoral Degree in Education and Diploma in Information Technology, offering over 20 years of experience in teaching, research and educational technology integration. Dedicated to enhancing teachning and learning outcomes through constantly updating and implementing and aligning technologies with education pedagogies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual English Language Instructor
ELC- The University of Adelaide
02.2023 - Current
- Designed and delivered Academic and General English lessons for international students at ELC both face to face, via Zoom and Hybrid (Zoom and face to face at the same time)
- Utilized information technology, including ChatGPT and apps such as Kahoot, Classkick, Quizzes, Padlet to enhance lesson interactivity and engagement.
- Used Canvas Learning Management System to deliver lessons, assign tasks to students, and mark students' assignments.
- Used Teams to manage class and communicate with students.
- Participated in professional development activities such as meeting, workshops and conferences at ELC to stay updated with new trends in language teaching and learning such as how to incorporate ChatGPT in teaching and ultilise it in lesson preparation and provision of feedback.
CASUAL COURSE COORDINATOR
Education Futures - University of South Australia
12.2021 - Current
- Communicated with students, addressed enquiries, assessed students’ literacy level in order to design individual support and provide academic advice and guidance for students so that they are successful in their fourth and fifth attempt for LANTITE.
- Organised one-on-one meetings with students via Zoom to provide them with academic advice and support
- Designed tutorial materials, diagnostic tests, mock tests for LANTITE literacy course.
- Delivered literacy workshops, tutorial sessions; information sessions for students via Zoom.
- Worked with program directors in the School of Education and sometimes with parents to analyse students' needs both mentally and academically.
- Worked with IT team to propose solutions to enhance student engagement in support activities such as using TimeDate to mange students' appointments with course coordinator.
Casual Tutor
Education Futures- University of South Australia
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and delivered interactive tutorial sessions via Zoom for students in the course Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners.
- Provided constructive feedback on assessment and assignments for their future improvement, guiding students towards academic excellence
Casual Tutor
UniSA College, University of South Australia
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Delivered engaging and interactive tutorial sessions both face to face and online via Zoom on courses such as University Studies, Communication for Academic Purposes, Critical Thinking and Foundation of Education Studies.
- Implemented various education technology platforms and tools such as Moodle, Teams Kahoot, Padlet, Quizzes, ChatGPT to enhance student engagement.
- Designed activities and delivered lessons on research essay writing, academic writing, practical reports, case study, education theories, pedagogies and critical thinking skills.
- Worked in a team to discuss the best solutions for various issues and problems in class and reported to the course coordinator.
Facilitator
Division of Academic & Student Engagement- The University of Adelaide
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated sessions on intercultural communications.
- Ultilise Cavas LMS to deliver course content and assessment student learning outcomes, promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
External Reviewer
The English Language Centre, University of Adelaide
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Assessed and marked student assignments; provided constructive feedback and provided suggestions to learning and teaching outcomes
Full-time English Lecturer
Hanoi University of Industries and Thuyloi University
04.2001 - 06.2015
- Developed English language courses; preparing and delivering lectures on English (GE, IELTS, TOEFL, ESP) for undergraduate and graduate students; developing learning resources; designing, preparing and marking tests and examinations.
- Led a team to explore how to ultilise Computer Lab room in teaching and learning English.
Education
CERTIFICATE in TESOL -
Cambridge University
01.2020
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY -
School of Education, University of Adelaide
01.2019
MASTER in ENGLISH TEACHING METHODOLOGY -
College of Foreign Language Studies, Vietnam National University-Hanoi
01.2007
DIPLOMA in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -
TAFE SA, Hanoi University of Industries Campus
01.2005
BACHELOR of ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING -
College of Foreign Language Studies, Vietnam National University-Hanoi
01.2001
Skills
- Strong understanding of instructional design principles and pedagogical best practices, with expertise in designing technology-enhanced instructional materials and activities
- Proficient in various educational technology tools and platforms, including Moodle, Canvas, Kahoot, Padlet, and AI technologies such as ChatGPT and MS Office, PPT, Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong research skills and ability to explore new topics quickly, strong self-study ability and skills
Publications
- 2021: To Measure or Not to Measure: That Continues to be the Question. Thuyloi Annual Scientific Conference
- 2022: Making ‘Autonomy Given’ the “Sweet Pot” for Learning: Scaffolding Students with Self-assessment Practices. Thuyloi Annual Scientific Conference
- 2023: ChatGPT: Potentials and Threats in Language Education. Thuyloi Annual Scientific Conference
References
- Dr John Willison, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of Adelaide, John.willison@adelaide.edu.au, 08 8313 3219
- Dr Min Pham, Lecturer, UniSA College, University of South Australia, Min.pham@unisa.edu.au, 08 8302 0259
Volunteer Experience
Quality in Postgraduate Conference in 2016 and 2018; University of Adelaide Student-led Conference in 2017; Viet-TESOL conference in 2017; and HERDSA Conference in 2018; Thuyloi Annual Conferences in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Timeline
Casual Tutor
Education Futures- University of South Australia
07.2023 - 12.2023
Facilitator
Division of Academic & Student Engagement- The University of Adelaide
05.2023 - 07.2023
Casual English Language Instructor
ELC- The University of Adelaide
02.2023 - Current
CASUAL COURSE COORDINATOR
Education Futures - University of South Australia
12.2021 - Current
Casual Tutor
UniSA College, University of South Australia
06.2020 - 12.2023
External Reviewer
The English Language Centre, University of Adelaide
02.2017 - 06.2017
Full-time English Lecturer
Hanoi University of Industries and Thuyloi University
04.2001 - 06.2015
CERTIFICATE in TESOL -
Cambridge University
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY -
School of Education, University of Adelaide
MASTER in ENGLISH TEACHING METHODOLOGY -
College of Foreign Language Studies, Vietnam National University-Hanoi
DIPLOMA in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -
TAFE SA, Hanoi University of Industries Campus
BACHELOR of ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING -
College of Foreign Language Studies, Vietnam National University-Hanoi
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