Evan Port

Location

Philadelphia, PA
Cincinnati, OH
Education
    University of Pennsylvania
    August 2023 - May 2025
    degree
    Master's
    major
    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
    University of Missouri Columbia
    August 2011 - May 2015
    University of Missouri at Columbia
    August 2011 - May 2015
Work Experience
    University of Pensylvania
    Graduate Research Assistant
    Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19255
    August 2024 - May 2025
    company
    University of Pensylvania
    title
    Graduate Research Assistant
    overview
    Education technology research and fieldwork Web 3.0 & VR design for TESOL Teacher training, professional development workshops, conference presentation (PENN TESOL EAST 2025)
    University of Pennsylvania
    Instructor, English Language
    Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19255
    August 2024 - May 2025
    Huntington Learning Centers
    Tutor
    Omaha, NE, United States, 68278
    May 2022 - May 2023
    Ivy Starter
    ESL Teacher
    Shanghai, People's Republic of China
    June 2019 - March 2022
    Banana Interactive
    Game Designer & Localization
    Shanghai, People's Republic of China
    April 2019 - April 2021
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Fun Fact

I’m a TESOL educator and tech developer blending linguistics, VR, and machine learning to reimagine language learning in the classroom and beyond. My freelance work ranges from designing award-winning video games to training AI models that reduce speech transcription errors for emergent readers.

Passion

My passion for education has driven me to seek opportunities to learn and grow as an educator, and I am constantly exploring new and innovative teaching methods to enhance my students' learning experiences. My goal is to inspire and empower the next generation through education.

Skills
Languages
ChineseEnglishFrench
Technical skills
APIsAzure Machine LearningChatbotsJavaScriptRStudioUnity3D
Skills
Adobe Creative SuiteAdult EducationConfidentialityCurriculum DevelopmentEnglishGraphic DesignLanguage EducationLinguisticsMultilingualProofreadingPublic SpeakingTeachingVirtual RealityWriting Skills
Gigs / Freelance
    Freelance Art and Creative Direction
    Graphic Designer
    January 2017 - present
    Aptech Computer Systems, Inc.
    Linguistic Annotator
    March 2023 - present
Volunteer
    Banana Interactive
    March 2019 - January 2021
    International Telecommunication Union
    May 2025 - present
    University of Missouri-Columbia Conversation Partners Program
    August 2014 - May 2015
    Chinese People's Bureau of Education
    April 2015 - August 2015
    The Language Conservancy
    August 2015 - May 2016
Leadership
    University of Missouri Chinese Language Corner
    Domestic Outreach Chairperson
    August 2013 - May 2015
Hobbies
Creative Writing
Reading
Video Games
Swimming
Running
Padel
Tennis
Hiking
Digital Arts