Resume Chaoran Yao

Chaoran Yao
54 Crawford Str, Apt 1A, Oxford, MI 48371 (248).808.8167 yaochaor@gmail.com E-Portfolio: http://chaoranyaosportfolio.weebly.com Teaching Website: http://learnchinesewithyaolaoshi.weebly.com

SUMMARY
Caring and qualified Chinese Teacher with 3 years experience developing creative lesson plans and implementing instructional best practices.

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA M.A in Teaching and Curriculum Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China B.A in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language University of California, San Diego, California, USA Global Leaders and Business 2009 2010 2013

CERTIFICATE
Michigan Provisional Teacher Certification with a K-12 Chinese Endorsement International Baccalaureate Certification Level 1 Curriculum CPR Certified

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Oxford School District, Michigan, USA Chinese Teacher (K-5) Apply differentiated instructions to meet every students need. Enhance students communicational skills through interactive and cooperative learning, games, performances, and projects. Involve family into students learning. Conducted parents meeting twice a semester to discuss students achievements and concerns. Created learning website and sent weekly newsletter to involve parents into their childrens learning. Collaborated in editing district Chinese curriculum. Collaborated with colleagues to work on the International Baccalaureate Program. Co-worked with other Chinese teachers to make a Chinese New Year Assembly. Co-worked and hosted the Chinese New Year Gala in the local theater and solo performed Kungfu Fan. Built after-school program to enrich students experience of Chinese culture. Have students to communicate with Chinese sister schools through letters and videos exchange. 09/2010 present

Achievements:

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Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success. 07/2012

Confucius Institute at Michigan State University, Michigan, USA Summer Camp Coordinator

Supervised student teachers in implementing practices. Dealt with emergency problem. Provided feedbacks and suggestions in the wrap-up meeting. Recorded and published students achievements. Communicated with parents about students' concerns on summer camp, Chinese language and culture. 07/2012

Confucius Institute at Michigan State University, Michigan, USA Chinese Immersion Lesson Plan Developer

Developed Chinese immersion lesson plans (3rd grade science) for districts based on Michigan Standards and Benchmarks. 06/2010

Confucius Institute at Michigan State University ----East Lansing Chinese Teacher for Summer Camp (k-12)

Utilized a variety of lesson methods including cooperative learning, games, projects, and discovery. Motivated the students for further Chinese language and culture learning. 2006-2010

Nanjing University Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Teacher Assistant/Tutor

Taught Chinese culture in university level. Assisted in variety of programs, such as HSK test, and Chinese summer camp. Tutored Mandarin Chinese to individuals from America, Europe and Asia, aging from 16 to 60. 2010

Suining High School Suining, Jiangsu, China Student Teacher (Intern)

Taught and assessed 9th grade academic Mandarin Chinese. Collaborated with other Chinese teachers on standardized assessment.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of Oakland Foreign Language for Elementary Schools (FLES) Member of Chinese Language Association of Michigan (CLAM) Member of Michigan Education Association (MEA)

INTERESTS AND TALENTS

Interests: Traveling, writing, reading, painting and photography. Talents: bamboo flute, painting, calligraphy, Kungfu.