Professional Summary
Enthusiastic teaching professional with over 4 years of creative Chinese language instructing experience at K-16 level. Recognized for ability to teach a culturally diverse student population, while developing individualized plans for students at different learning levels. Proven ability to improve student language’s level through innovative activities and lesson plans.
Enthusiastic teaching professional with over 4 years of creative Chinese language instructing experience at K-16 level. Recognized for ability to teach a culturally diverse student population, while developing individualized plans for students at different learning levels. Proven ability to improve student language’s level through innovative activities and lesson plans.
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Work History
Chinese Teacher — Charlotte Chinese Academy – Charlotte, NC 09/2018 - Present
Education
Master of Education: Learning, Teaching and Curriculum 08/2016 — 12/2018
University of Missouri – Columbia – Columbia, MO, USA
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts: Broadcasting Journalism 09/2014 — 06/2016
Shanghai Normal University – Shanghai, China
GPA: 3.32
Awards
MU Asian Affairs Center Research Grants 03/2018
MU International Student Scholarship 04/2018
Dr. Larry Kantner Scholarship 08/2018
Chinese Teacher — Charlotte Chinese Academy – Charlotte, NC 09/2018 - Present
- Teaching Chinese/Mandarin and organizing activities for students who are learning Chinese/Mandarin as a second language.
- Creating the curriculum of Chinese for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Photographed high-quality images for both AAC events and activities.
- Supervised the pre- and the post- production of AAC promotion video process, including filming, writing, and editing.
- Prepared instruction materials for AAC instructors, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Taught Chinese language and organized activities for kids by using Montessori methods.
- Used fun games, songs, dances, artmaking and free flowing conversations to get kids engaged with the aim of developing their interest in language learning and building up kid’s abilities to use Chinese in real life.
- Promoted good behavior by using the positive methods.
- Educated 10 students in the basics of Chinese grammar and conversational speaking, and 2 students in advanced level.
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased student's Chinese language test (HSK) scores through private tutoring and special attention.
- Consistently received positive feedback from parents and students.
- Educated 6 students in the basics of Chinese calligraphy, including basic strokes learning and practice.
- Developed and taught a curriculum to help students understand Chinese history of art and Calligraphy.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Developed and implemented a meaningful art learning experience with a team of peers for a group of students ages 8-15.
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parents.
- Created and modified the curriculum of Chinese for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for MU students and staff in need of extra help.
- Taught an average of 20 students per class in Columbia Public Schools.
- Photographed high-quality images for both MUCI events and activities.
- Supervised MUCI promotion video process, including filming, writing, and editing.
- Researched on the teaching effectiveness.
- Oversaw all phases of video production for Blind Massage, from pre- to post-production.
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Supervised 10 staff, including offering feedback and enforcing deadlines.
Education
Master of Education: Learning, Teaching and Curriculum 08/2016 — 12/2018
University of Missouri – Columbia – Columbia, MO, USA
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts: Broadcasting Journalism 09/2014 — 06/2016
Shanghai Normal University – Shanghai, China
GPA: 3.32
Awards
MU Asian Affairs Center Research Grants 03/2018
MU International Student Scholarship 04/2018
Dr. Larry Kantner Scholarship 08/2018
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