Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY May 2017
Master of Arts in Asian Studies with a focus on Chinese Linguistics and Language Pedagogy
GPA 4.00/4.00 Provost’s Tuition Award
Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China July 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
2nd class scholarship in 2011-2012 and 3rd class scholarship in 2012-2013 for excellent academic performance
Florida International University, Miami, FL August 2013 - May 2014
Non-degree international exchange program with full scholarship
Pingry School (K-12, Independent, Day, Co-Ed, Title A+), Basking Ridge, NJ
Full-Time Chinese Teacher August 2019 - Present
· Teach beginning and intermediate level Mandarin Chinese classes of about 8-12 students at the middle and upper school level, prepare for learning activities and materials and maintain student progress records daily, attend world languages department meetings as needed, collaborate with other teachers on curriculum development and pedagogical practices, sponsor Chinese language and culture club activities, assist in planning and organizing annual immersion trip to China
· Fulfill "Plus One" responsibilities - Middle School Yearbook, advise 8-10 middle school students daily on academic performance and mental development, maintain effective communication with faculties and parents on diverse school-related issues
Chatham Hall (9-12, Independent, Boarding, All-Girls, Episcopal, Title A+), Chatham, VA
Full-Time Chinese Teacher, Director of International Student Program & Dorm Advisor August 2017 - May 2019
· Taught Chinese I, II, III, IV and AP Chinese, designed proficiency-based, technology-integrated Chinese curriculum, evaluated student performance, assigned homework, and posted grades daily, conducted movie talk and pen pal projects with other independent schools, administered AAPPL-Chinese and NCHS initiations, facilitated department meetings and co-curricular activities
· Liaised host families, checked travel plans, organized field trips and cultural events for international students, facilitated international student and family orientation, the ASSIST Scholars exchange program, and Rector’s annual trips to China, directed international student meetings on equity, diversity, and inclusion issues
· Led advisory group of 2-3 students, sponsored senior and junior classes, operated soccer home games, supervised night study hall, conducted dorm check-ins and inspections, directed weekly student support meetings and community bonding activities, interviewed Prefect candidates and advised student leaders
Language Enabled Airman Program, Air Force Culture and Language Center, VL 247 & Feature Languages, Remote
Part-Time Online Mandarin Instructor January 2016 - May 2016 & November 2017 - September 2018
· Taught U.S. military of different ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds multiple-level Chinese classes for four to ten hours per week, conducted assessments based on Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Scale, provided timely feedback and learning strategies to help students prepare for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
STARTALK Chinese Teacher Academy, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Full-Time Trainer of Chinese Teachers June 2018 - August 2018
· Trained 15 novice Chinese teachers from K-12 and community schools onsite and online for 5 intensive weeks, demonstrated student- centered activities and use of innovative technology, assigned instructional tasks, checked learning plans, and led reflection discussions daily, evaluated micro-teaching and practicum, reported to site visitors in annual conferences as program representative
STARTALK Learn Chinese Through Beijing Opera Student Program, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
Full-Time Lead Chinese Teacher July - August 2016 & 2017
· Taught novice and intermediate level Chinese to middle and high school students, guided novice teachers in designing standards-based learning plans and tailoring authentic materials, met with ACTFL specialists online to discuss the pilot AAPPL project, collected learning evidence and managed LinguaFolio daily, assisted in training students on the final Chinese opera performances
Southern Tier Chinese School (K-8, Community/Heritage, Weekend), Binghamton, NY
Chinese Teacher & Board Member December 2015 - May 2017
· Implemented bottom-up and top-down instruction in multiple-level Chinese classes, modified textbook content and utilized grouping strategies based on learner needs and interests, organized meetings for board members and parents, attended ACTFL Program Design Institute as school representative, drafted action plan with advice from K-12 language education specialists and college professors
College of Chinese Education, Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China
Intern Chinese Language Instructor May 2014 - August 2014
· Taught Chinese to 20 intermediate-level international college students with a focus on contextualized grammar drilling and task-based exercises, designed teaching plans and course slides daily, guided students in completing communicative after-class tasks
Harvard Beijing Academy, Harvard University & Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing China
Chinese Language Partner June 2012 - August 2012
· Tutored Chinese learners from elite U.S. colleges such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT on daily lessons and oral exams, helped learners follow the “Speak Chinese Only” policy during the stay, accompanied learners through various historical attractions in Beijing
“An After-Class Children’s Book Translation Project Integrated with 21 Century Skills for Heritage Language Learners of Chinese.” Third International Conference on Heritage/Community Languages, National Heritage Language Resource Center, University of California-Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA February 2018
“Effectively Implement GRR Model with Video Clips and Technological Tools.” 2019 National Chinese Language Conference, Asia Society & College Board. San Diego, CA May 2019
“Designing a Letter Exchange Program for Your Language Class.” 2019 Fall Conference, Foreign Language Association of North Carolina. Winston-Salem, NC October 2019
Virginia STARTALK Chinese Teacher Academy, University of Virginia. Charlottesville, VA June - July 2019
AP Chinese Language and Culture Workshop, College Board. Norristown, PA August 2018
Residential Life Academy, Association of Boarding Schools, Boston University. Boston, MA July 2018
2018 STARTALK Spring Conference, STARTALK Central. Philadelphia, PA March 2018
STARTALK Chinese Instruction in the Digital Age, University of Colorado Boulder. Boulder, CO June - July 2018
ACTFL Annual Convention and World Language Expo, ACTFL. Nashville, TN November 2017
STARTALK Fostering the Whole Language Experience, Center for Human Services. Westminster, MD June - July 2017
The 25th International Conference on Chinese Language Instruction, Princeton University. Princeton, NJ May 2017
STARTALK Proficiency Assessment Training Program, Center for Applied Linguistics. Washington, D.C. June - July 2016
STARTALK Chinese Language and Culture Teacher Program, Bryant University. Providence, RI July - July 2016
The 25th Annual Graduate Student Conference on East Asia, Columbia University in the City of New York. NY February 2016