Deborah Grace Hearne
Female, US citizen, 39 years old
236 W Heath St, Long Beach, CA 90805
Email: deb.hearne@outlook.com
Phone: +(86) 135 4884 9556
WeChat: DebinChina
Objective
Results-driven ESL educator experienced in teaching Chinese university students. Proven ability to improve speaking fluency and writing precision using AI-assisted methods. Dedicated to creating interactive, culturally rich classrooms and supporting institutional goals for English language excellence.
Education
Master of Public Administration
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Emphasis in Government and Policy
Graduated Spring 2012
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
California State University, Long Beach, CA
Internship: Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Summer 2007 – Fall 2008
Graduated Spring 2008
TEFL Certification
Foreign Talent Research Center, MOHRSS, September 2024
120-hour accredited course, with a focus on teaching English to Chinese students using the PPP method
Professional Experience
English Professor
Southwest University, July 2025 – June 2026
– Delivered advanced English writing courses for pre-service teachers and English majors, integrating composition tools to enhance structural coherence, academic tone, and revision strategies.
– Taught Oral English for non-English majors, designing interactive, AI-supported speaking tasks that improved pronunciation, fluency, and real-time communication confidence.
– Facilitated an Essay Reading course that used lexical analysis to deepen critical reading and argument analysis skills.
– Leveraged AI tools to provide personalized, instant feedback boosting student engagement and speaking accuracy by over 30% based on internal assessments.
English Professor
Hunan University of Arts & Science, October 2024 – June 2025
– Designed and taught Oral English for English majors
– Developed IELTS Reading and Writing curricula that helped students achieve higher band scores through targeted skill reinforcement.
– Integrated AI tools into daily instruction, enabling real-time progress tracking and data-informed lesson adjustments.
– Received positive teaching evaluations for blending traditional academic rigor with innovative AI-assisted pedagogy, preparing students for digitally enhanced academic and professional environments.
Private Tutor
August 2015 – August 2024
Provided tutoring services for grades K-12 in language arts and math, and assist undergraduates with essay composition, math, and research assignments.
Certified Debt Specialist
Liberty Debt Relief, January 2019 – January 2020
Assisted clients in debt management and resolution strategies.
Debt Advisor
Financial Wellness Debt Relief, August 2018 – January 2019
Provided financial guidance and debt management solutions.
Student Loan Advisor
Student Advocacy Group, June 2018 – August 2018
Assisted students in navigating student loan repayment and forgiveness options.
Lead Generator
Home Comfort USA, April 2018 – June 2018
Generated leads and facilitated customer acquisition for HVAC services.
Marketing Agency Owner
July8six LLC Marketing Agency, April 2017 – May 2019
Founded and managed a marketing agency specializing in educational services.
Skills
• Proficient in AI tools
• Proficient in curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in cross-cultural environments.
• Native English Speaker.
