Mark C. Eades
Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION


San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
(1992 - 2001)

Bachelor of Arts, Social Science.

Master of Arts, Humanities.

Advanced studies in literature and creative writing.

B.A. in Social Science includes studies in international relations, political science, cultural anthropology, and ethnic studies. M.A. in Humanities includes broad studies in world art and literature, philosophy, and comparative religion. Advanced studies in literature and creative writing currently total 15 semester units in postgraduate study beyond M.A. requirements.


California State University, Hayward
Hayward, CA
(Jan.-Aug. 2002)

Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning: postgraduate/professional certificate awarded following completion of 18 quarter units in online teaching models, technical applications, and curriculum design.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Shanghai International Studies University
Shanghai, People's Republic of China
(Sept. 2009-present)

Visiting professor, College of English Language and Literature. Courses taught: English Language and Literature, Western Cultures. Certified foreign expert with State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of the Peoples Republic of China.


The Encyclopedia of Shanghai Editorial Department
Shanghai, People's Republic of China
(Jan.-May 2010)

English copy editor for 2010 English edition of The Encyclopedia of Shanghai, published by Shanghai Scientific and Technical Publishers.


Kai En Corporate Training
Shanghai, People's Republic of China
(Aug.-Dec. 2009)

Corporate trainer (part-time), English language and intercultural communication. Clients include various foreign-owned and joint-venture corporations in Shanghai.


Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
(Aug. 2002 - present)

Humanities instructor (part-time). Courses taught: American Cultures, Asian Humanities (planned). Teaching online-only for SRJC from September 2009.


Diablo Valley College
Concord, CA
(Aug. 2002 - Dec. 2007)

Humanities instructor (part-time). Courses taught: Introduction to Humanities, Ancient Civilizations, The Modern World, The Roots of Hell.


St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
Alameda, CA
(Sept. 1999 - June 2002)

Library/media center director. Duties included general administration of library/media center, grant and budget management, print acquisitions and cataloguing, management of electronic resources, research assistance to students and faculty, and supervision of students. Role as program director included membership on Academic Council with administrators and department chairs, and participation in school-wide staff and curriculum development activities.


Informatics College
Shanghai, People's Republic of China
(June-Oct. 1997)

English instructor and corporate trainer (part-time, temporary). Courses taught: Written English, Oral English. Corporate clients included various foreign-owned and joint-venture companies in Shanghai.


Fudan University
Shanghai, People's Republic of China
(Sept. 1995 - June 1996)

English Instructor. Courses taught: Written English, Oral English, Western Culture. In addition to classroom teaching, assisted College English Center and Fudan University Press in the production and editing of English-language instructional and testing materials, and made special presentations to students and faculty on topics related to contemporary American culture and society. Teaching and research activities also included extensive contact with the Center for American Studies at Fudan University, a USAID-funded research and teaching institute; and with the US Information Service Library in Shanghai.


San Francisco State University Library
San Francisco, California, USA
(Nov. 1992 - May 1995)

Library assistant. Duties included research assistance to students and faculty, management of print materials and electronic resources, and other duties as required.


San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco, California, USA
(Mar. 1985 - June 1992)

Instructional aide and tutor with limited-English proficient and learning-disabled high school students including recent immigrants and refugees from throughout the world. In addition to classroom instructional support and tutoring, provided educational and social support to students and families including refugee resettlement assistance in cooperation with off-campus community agencies.


PUBLICATIONS


Books:
Miracle Mile: Poems & Stories by MC Eades. Coral Springs, FL: Llumina Press, 2002.


Periodicals:
Individual works of poetry and fiction have appeared in Lucid Moon, Paris/Atlantic, Plain Jane, Poetry & Prose Annual, Talus & Scree, Tears in the Fence, Upstairs at Duroc, and Vigil.
Articles and letters have appeared in The Boston Globe, Clamor, The Independent Media Center, IRC Politics, The New York Times, Newsweek, The San Francisco Bay Guardian, The San Francisco Chronicle, The San Francisco Examiner, and The Web Independent.


INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE


China, Aug. 2009-present: Teaching at Shanghai International Studies University; independent research, writing, and private consulting/training.

Turkey, Dec. 2004-Jan. 2005: Independent research and writing in Istanbul and Troy.

Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, April 2004: Independent research and writing in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

China, May-June 2003: Independent research and writing in Shanghai and environs.

France, March 2001: Participation in public poetry reading following publication in Paris-based literary journals Upstairs at Duroc and Paris/Atlantic.

Mexico, July 1999: Independent educational travel, Jalisco.

China, June-October 1997: Independent research and writing; private teaching in Shanghai.

China, August 1995-June 1996: Teaching at Fudan University, Shanghai.

China/Hong Kong/Macao, Summer 1991: Independent educational travel, including visit to Indochinese refugee camp in Hong Kong.

Thailand/Vietnam, Summer 1990: Independent educational travel, including visit to Indochinese refugee camp in Thailand.

Mexico, April 1989: Independent educational travel, Sonora.

Great Britain/France/Germany, February-September 1984: Participation in student-exchange work program through Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and British Universities North American Club (BUNAC); independent educational travel in France and Germany.