Chinese language Teachers

Yujie LIU, a dedicated Chinese Language Level 1 teacher at CLSBR. With extensive experience of teaching at CLABR since 2009, Yujie holds a Certificate of Putonghua Proficiency Test Level 2, an associate degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Hubei University of Education, a bachelor’s degree in education from Southwest University in Chinese Language and Literature, and another bachelor's degree in Economic Law from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. She is also a certified Louisiana Language Level 2 K-12 Chinese teacher. Yujie's passion for teaching and diverse expertise ensures a dynamic and enriching learning experience for our students. 

Linyu (Tracy) LYU is an excellent bilingual Mandarin-English teacher at CLSBR. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Xiamen University of Technology and a Master's degree in Translation and Interpreting from Central South University. Her caring, passionate, and responsible teaching style has won favor with kids of all ages during the Chinese Language Immersion Summer Camp in 2023. Currently pursuing a master's program in school counseling at LSU, Tracy is committed to creating an immersive and nurturing learning environment for her students at CLSBR.

Zhaoqing Wang is a certified teacher for language 1-12 as well as math 6-12. She holds a dual bachelor's degree in Education and Chinese Language & Literature from Southwest University in China and is completing a master's degree at Southern University.  Ms. Wang has 25 years of experience in K-12 language teaching in the United States. She is dedicated to integrating Chinese and American educational philosophies and excels in multicultural classroom management and differentiated instruction. Her teaching journey at BRFLAIM School since 2015 and nearly 20 years of service at CLSBR have both gained her an incredible reputation amongst the local families.

王兆清老师持路易斯安州1-12汉语教学资格证书和6-12数学教师资格证，拥有中国西南大学的教育学和汉语言文学双本科学历，并即将在美国南方大学完成硕士学位。王老师拥有25年美国K-12教学经验，她致力于融合中美教育理念，擅长多文化课堂管理及差异化教学。自2015年起在BRFLAIM 外国语学校任教，并热心公益，已为贝城中文学校传授汉语文化课将近20年。

Jia XIE teaches the Chinese language level 5 class at CLSBR. She holds a master's degree majoring in human resource management. She used to work for an international company which was located in Singapore between 2008-2010. She has a rich working experience in education as well. She worked as an advisory teacher in Sino-Wisdom Education Group in Changsha, China in 2011. She taught Chinese language in Southern Tier Chinese School in Binghamton, NY between 2015-2017. She believes that a good teacher is always a keen learner, and a good learner learns better when teaching to others. 

Huijing YUAN currently teaches at Baton Rouge Foreign Language Immersion Magnet School. She holds a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Mass Communications degree from Carleton University, Canada. Before moving to Baton Rouge, she had over ten years of experience working in a Public Relations Agency and the editorial/reporter/journalist expertise in various media outlets, including newspapers, TV, and Radio stations in Toronto.

Deying ZHAO currently teaches a Chinese Language level 5 classes at CLSBR. She has been teaching in CLSBR since 2008. She got her B.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry in China. Her past expertise was in the area of chemical analysis of medicines in pharmaceutical factory.

Qiong HU, teaches the Chinese language level 3 class at CLSBR. She has a Ph.D in Animal Science from University of Maryland - College Park where she taught undergraduate Animal Nutrition and Lab courses. She believes in personalized learning as each child is unique and is looking forward to imparting her knowledge of the Chinese language and culture to students in a fun and positive environment. 

Elective Class Teachers

MATH - ELEMENTARY CLASS

Jie LI is a certified math teacher for grades K-8 in Louisiana, while holding a Bachelor's degree in Arts in Language from Sichuan International Studies University.  She is currently completing her Master of Education at Louisiana State University.  Her special blended academic journey reflects her mastery in both language teaching and STEM education, equipping her with a unique ability to engage all learners at CLSBR.  Ms. Li's well-versed math curricula are such as: Eureka Math, Eureka Square, and i-Ready.  She also has a proven track record of helping students succeed in standardized tests like LEAP, ANET, and school benchmark assessments. Ms. Li has a great passion in teaching both Chinese language and Math classes; she ensures that each learner progresses at their own pace while mastering key concepts.

李杰老师持有路易斯安那州K-8级数学教学认证，拥有四川外国语大学的语言学学士学位，目前正在路易斯安那州立大学攻读教育学硕士学位。她的双向学术背景融合了语言与STEM领域的知识，使她具备独特的教学视角，在语言教学的基础上，她同时也能将数学知识以生动、易懂的方式传授给学生。李老师熟悉多种数学课程体系如Eureka Math、Eureka Square 和 i-Ready，擅长辅导学生在LEAP、ANET 及各类校内基准测试中取得优异成绩。李杰老师对教育充满热情，她擅长运用差异化教学，根据学生的多样化需求灵活调整教学内容与方法，确保每一位学生都能在适合自己的节奏下掌握关键概念，实现稳步进步与成长。

MATH - MIDDLE SCHOOL  COMPETITION CLASS

Prof. Shikang LI earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Purdue University. He was admitted to Fudan university in Shanghai at age 15. After graduation he worked at Institute of Applied Math of Chinese Academy Of Sciences and studied from Prof. Luogeng Hua, one of the most well-known Chinese math professors. Prof. Li has over 30 years of college math teaching experience and many years of middle school math competition tutoring experience. Many students ranked Prof. Li as the best math teacher. He has great patience in tutoring and a special talent in motivating and engaging students with various math levels, backgrounds and personalities. 

Examples of Prof. Li's recent tutoring subjects include but not limited to: Math Count, AMC, AP calculus, Economics, and Arts of Problem-Solving Geometry classes. Prof. Li has a great passion for helping students succeed in math. 

李世康教授在美国普渡大学获得数学博士。他 15 岁进复旦大学，毕业后去中国科学院应用数学所做研究工作，曾数次得到知名数学家华罗庚教授的指导。李教授有30 多年大学教授经验和多年数学辅导经验。众多学生都称他是自己最好的数学老师。李教授对辅导所有学生都具有极大的耐心，他更有一种鼓励和引导不同层次学生的天赋。近期他较多涉及的辅导课目包括但并不局限于：Math Count竞赛，AMC竞赛，超前预修微积分课，经济课，离散数学课和解题艺术几何课等，层次以初中和高中生为主。他辅导过的学生曾得过州竞赛奖。李教授有很大的激情帮助学生在数学方面取得成功。

ART CLASS

Bobby CHEN has ten years of drawing experience with 533 Art Studio. He is currently an eighth-grade student at Glasgow Middle School. He won First Place in the national ESS (Educationa Solution Services) Art Competition in 2022. He also won 2 regional gold keys in Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. His artwork is selected to be presented from February to March 2023 in the Chinese American Museum exhibition in Washington DC. 

Zheng ZONG holds a Bachelor of Interior Design from Louisiana State University, College of Art and Design. With years of experience assisting at 533 ART Studio in Baton Rouge (2016–2023), Zheng supported art classes by preparing materials, setting up studios, and assisting teachers. During academic training, Zheng worked on a student project redesigning the LSU Veterans Center, improving its lobby, multipurpose room, and quiet study area. Zheng has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Undergraduate Student Interior Design Scholarship Award (2022), first place in the National Fish Art Contest (2017), first and second place in the Louisiana State Fish Art Contest (2017, 2018), and third place in the Louisiana DOTD Aviation Art Contest (2018).

Zheng ZONG毕业于路易斯安那州立大学（LSU）艺术与设计学院，获室内设计学士学位。2016–2023 年在巴吞鲁日 533 艺术工作室长期协助艺术课程，负责准备绘画材料、布置画架及课堂支持。在校期间参与了路易斯安那州立大学退伍军人中心的改造项目，优化大厅、多功能室和安静自习区的空间布局。曾获多项奖项，包括 2022 年本科室内设计奖学金、2017 年全美鱼类艺术大赛一等奖、2017 与 2018 年路易斯安那州鱼类艺术大赛一、二等奖，以及 2018 年路易斯安那州交通部航空艺术大赛三等奖。

DANCE CLASS

Elizabeth XU has been dancing ballet since she was 5, with 4 years of traditional Chinese dance experience. Elizabeth was an apprentice under BRBT’s Ballet Company and has performed in various ballet shows, such as The Nutcracker, Rapunzel, Alice in Wonderland, and Candyland. She has also served as an emcee for CFABR’s Autumn Festival and New Year’s galas and performed in them as well. Elizabeth attends Baton Rouge Magnet High School and is a member of their Chinese Student Association, where she has performed Chinese dances in their annual ICA show.

Elizabeth从5岁开始学习芭蕾舞，并拥有4年的中国传统舞蹈经验。她曾是芭蕾舞团（BRBT）的学徒，并参演过多个芭蕾舞剧，如《胡桃夹子》、《长发公主》、《爱丽丝梦游仙境》和《糖果乐园》。此外，她还担任过巴吞鲁日中华文化基金会（CFABR）秋季节和新年晚会的主持人，并在活动中表演节目。Elizabeth目前就读于Baton Rouge Magnet High School，是校内中国学生会的成员，并在每年的国际文化表演（ICA）中展示中国舞蹈。

Megan GUO began dancing at the age of three and has received comprehensive training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary at Tari’s School of Dance. Over the years, she has competed in numerous dance competitions and won several awards. She also has rich stage experience, having performed in productions such as Cinderella, The Nutcracker, and Alice in Wonderland. Megan was part of the Pre-Professional Ballet Program and was selected to attend several prestigious summer intensive programs. Currently a student at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, she is an active member of the dance club and enjoys choreographing group routines. Passionate about teaching, Megan has one-on-one teaching experience with young children and is committed to helping young dancers build confidence and improve their skills.

Megan 从三岁开始学习舞蹈，在 Tari’s School of Dance 接受了芭蕾、踢踏、爵士、嘻哈和现代舞等多种风格的系统训练。多年来，她参加了众多舞蹈比赛并多次获奖，还曾在《灰姑娘》《胡桃夹子》《爱丽丝梦游仙境》等舞台剧中担任演出角色，拥有丰富的表演经验。她也曾进入芭蕾预备专业课程，并通过选拔参加多个高水平的暑期集训项目。目前，Megan 就读于Baton Rouge Magnet High School，是舞蹈社团的活跃成员，并热衷于编排群舞。她对教学充满热情，拥有与儿童一对一教学的经验，致力于帮助小舞者建立自信、提升技巧。

Emily CHEN, a sophomore at Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS) , is a dance instructor at CLSBR. She is a versatile performer and passionate teacher with 12 years of ballet training and 7 years of Chinese traditional dance experience. Emily has participated in numerous dance shows and events, including The Nutcracker, Rapunzel, Cinderella, BRBT's Youth Ballet, the Fox 8 TV Show, local Chinese New Year Gala Shows, the Rotary's Global Community Day, and the Asian Pacific American Society (APAS) Asian Heritage Festivals. She also has experience instructing young children at The Dancers' Workshop and teenagers at her high school. 

Louisa ZHU, a Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS) junior, is a dance instructor at CLSBR. She has been in ballet since she was 3, and has done 4 years of Chinese traditional dance. She also has experience with several different dance styles, including jazz, tap, and contemporary. Louisa has had many performances over the year, ranging from school functions such as the ICA show to traveling with the BRBT Youth Group, and even to community events for CNY and international celebrations. Currently, she teaches traditional dance to her peers at school and also teaches young children weekly. 

TAEKWONDO CLASS

Master Hsu started Taekwondo in 1986.  While he knows Karate, Judo, Tang Soo Do as well, his main focus is kukkiwon world taekwondo style, also known as Olympic Taekwondo.  He has won over 20 medals, including winning the U.S. Open Taekwondo, organized by the U.S. Olympic Committee. His accomplishments are such as 2016 Bronze, 2018 Gold and 2019 Silver.  Master Hsu has been a 4th Dan Black belt and up for 5th Dan.