Summer Programs
.Chinese Immersion Summer Day Camps
A StarTalk Program of the Ohio State University
Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
OSU K-12 Chinese Flagship Program
June 16 through 27, 2008
In Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton areas
Sister Program: Chinese Program Enhancement Project (CPEP)
A StarTalk Program of the Ohio State University
Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
OSU K-12 Chinese Flagship Program
June 16 through 27, 2008
In Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton areas
Sister Program: Chinese Program Enhancement Project (CPEP)
Peer Mentor Application Form Chinese Immersion Summer Day Camps for Ohio Students
June 16 – 27, 2008The Ohio State University K-12 Chinese Flagship Program
To apply for a teacher or facilitator, you will need to provide the following:
- Completed application form (below); and
- Two reference letters (see the Reference Form below).
1. Personal Information
Name _______________________________ Date of Birth _______/_______/_______
Place of Birth (City, State, Country) _____________________________________________________________________
Sex: Male ___ Female ___
Home Address _________________________________________________________________
City _____________________ Zip Code _____________ County ___________________
Telephone (home)___________________________ Cell Phone___________________________
E-mail address (Please print clearly) ________________________________________________
Your current grade level at school (only 6-12th graders are eligible): _______________________
Name and address of your school: __________________________________________________
Your immigration status: U.S. citizen ____ Permanent Resident ____ Other ____
2. Language Background
List all courses you have taken related to Chinese language and culture:
Course Title
School
Dates Taken
Credits Received
Have you ever lived or studied in a country other than the U.S.? Yes ___ No ___
If yes, where and for how long? ____________________________________________
Your highest degree and the time/place received _____________________________________
3. Experience in teaching/tutoring Chinese language (Begin with current or most recent)
School
Dates
Materials Used
Levels Taught/Tutored
*Please indicate above if you have taught non-heritage students.
4. Self-Evaluation: Please rate yourself by checking the appropriate box.
Outstanding
Very Good
Good
Fair
Motivation
Maturity
Ability to adapt to new & different environments
Organization
Ability to express yourself in English
Ability to work independently
The OSU K-12 Chinese Flagship Program provides intensive Chinese Immersion Summer Day Camp during June 16--27, 2008 and will recruit teachers and facilitators in the metro areas of Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton. I understand that the teacher/facilitator position requires a full-time commitment during the above program period, with an hourly compensation to be determined at the time of interview. I fully understand the nature of this program and will abide by its requirements and guidelines. I also understand that submitting this application does not guarantee my recruitment into the program as a teacher or facilitator.
Signature ________________________________________ Date _____________
6. Statement of Affirmation
I affirm that the information I have provided on this application form and any additional information I submit is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that furnishing false or incomplete information on any part of this application material or other related materials may result in cancellation of admission as a teacher/facilitator of the Summer Day Camp program.
Student's signature ________________________________________ Date _____________
7. Reference Form
Please ask two people to fill out references for you using the form provided below. You should ask individuals who can assess your ability to succeed as a peer mentor in Chinese language and culture (e.g., teachers or employers). Family members may not provide these references.
Name of Reference
Contact Information (Phone # and Email Address)
If you are submitting the letters of reference yourself, make sure the referees sign across the seal of the envelope. Please fill out the top portion of the reference form before giving it to your referees.
Please send your completed application to the appropriate address as follows:
- Cleveland area: Liming Wang (liming36460@yahoo.com), Principal of the Cleveland Contemporary Chinese School, 28950 Naylor Drive, Solon, OH 44139
- Columbus area: Max Xu (xudengke@yahoo.com), past Principal of the Ohio Contemporary Chinese School, P.O. Box 82578, Columbus, OH 43202
- Dayton area: Q. Quinn Li (liq@muohio.edu), Principal of the Greater Dayton Chinese School, 1161 Charter Place, Centerville, OH 45458
Please note that priority will be given to applicants who submit both the Application and Reference Forms on or before April 11, 2008.
Reference Form for Teacher/Facilitator Applicant Chinese Immersion Summer Day Camps for Ohio Students
June 16 - 27, 2008The Ohio State University K-12 Chinese Flagship Program
To be Completed by Applicant:
Applicant's Name: ___________________________________________________
Indicate below whether you waive the right to check the references to be provided to you. Check only one of the spaces below.
I waive my right to view this reference. ____
I do not waive my right. ____
Signature____________________________ Date _________________________
To be Completed by Referee:
The above individual is applying to the Chinese Immersion Summer Day Camp as a teacher or facilitator. This is a highly intensive program that will require motivation and skills on the part of the applicant and will require that the applicant teach Chinese language and culture to non-heritage students during June 16-27, 2008. Please consider these requirements as you fill out this reference form.
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
2. Please rate the applicant in the following areas according to the scale below.
(3 = High, 2 = Above average, 1 = Low, X = unknown)
Analytical ability: 3 2 1 X
Creativity: 3 2 1 X
Level of commitment: 3 2 1 X
Patience: 3 2 1 X
Discipline: 3 2 1 X
Emotional stability: 3 2 1 X
3. Please comment on the applicant's ability in Chinese and/or English depending on the context in which you know the applicant. Any additional comments that you can provide about the applicant would be greatly appreciated. If you prefer, you may attach an additional sheet with your comments.
Please return this form to the applicant in an envelope with your signature across the seal, or if you prefer, mail or email it to the appropriate address as follows.
Columbus Area:
Mr. Max Xu
Ohio Contemporary Chinese School
P.O. Box 82578
Columbus, OH 43202
E-mail: xudengke@yahoo.com
Cleveland Area:
Mr. Liming Wang
Cleveland Contemporary Chinese School
28950 Naylor Drive
Solon, OH 44139
E-mail: liming36460@yahoo.com
Cincinnati Area:
Mr. Quinn Q. Li
Greater Dayton Chinese School
1161 Charter Place
Centerville, OH 45458
E-mail: liq@muohio.edu
Please note that priority will be given to applicants who submit both the Application and Reference Forms on or before April 11, 2008.
To be completed by referee:
Your Name: _____________________________________ Title: __________________________________________
Affiliation: _____________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________ City: _____________ State: _________________________
Zip Code: ________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _________________________
If you have questions about the mentor application form or reference form of the Chinese Immersion Summer Day Camp, please contact the heritage school coordinator in your area (contact information above), or send an email to StarTalkChinese@osu.edu.


