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1612 Wayside DR SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Education

M.A. in Teaching and Curriculum Michigan State University Expected 2018

B.A. in Education Technology Tianjin Normal University 2015

Minor in English

Teaching Experience

Kindergarten Chinese Immersion Teacher 08/2015-Present

Meadow Brook Elementary School, Forest Hill Public School District in Grand Rapids, MI
Teach multiple subjects - Chinese language and arts, math, science by using 100% of target
language.
Teach content knowledge through Chinese language. I combined content teaching with Chinese
language so students can learn different contents as well as Chinese language.
Create, demonstrate, and reinforce rules and routines to students in Chinese
Teach Chinese culture through Chinese language
Hold cultural celebrations to teach students special parts of Chinese culture
Participate in the school community activities
Technology assistant: Design and manage kindergarten websites for both the kindergarten
Chinese immersion class and traditional English classes

Chinese Intern Teacher 07/2015-08/2015

Confucius Institute at Michigan State University
Taught Chinese Language and Culture to K-12 students with varied levels of proficiency at a
Chinese summer camp
Collaborated with other teachers to design curriculum and make lesson plans
Demonstrated paper-cutting, calligraphy, handcrafts, Mahjong, and some other famous Chinese
traditional culture games to students
Introduced Chinese language based on different grade levels through content (History,
geography, tradition) learning

Information Technology Intern Teacher 12/2015-01/2016

At 2rd Bridge Middle School in Tianjin, China
Taught basic computer skills to middle school students

Professional Development
Attendee at the 3rd Online Chinese Teaching Forum & Workshop at Michigan State University 10/2017

Attendee at the 2017 Immersion 101 Training by Dr. Tara Fortune 08/2017
Coordinated by West Michigan Alliance of Immersion Educators
Received research-based training about immersion education for Mandarin and Spanish educators
Learned about effective practices that inform language-attentive curriculum development and
instruction in immersion classrooms
Analysed activity structures that promote peer interaction and a variety of effective corrective
feedback strategies
Attendee at the 2017 Drawing Children Into Reading by Wendy Anderson Halperin
Project 64 08/2017
Learned how to combine drawing with language literacy (vocabulary and handwriting)
Created pictures to practice childrens fine motor skills
Learned how to cultivate younger kids concentration and stamina through following drawing
directions

Presenter at the BCC International Education Group in Beijing 07/2016

Topic: How to Become Chinese Teacher in the U.S.
Gave comprehensive instructions to the new Chinese teachers during their preparation training
Shared my own teaching and living experiences in the U.S.
Answered questions and concerns that the new teachers had

Attendee at the 2016 National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC) in Chicago 04/2016
Heard pedagogical presentations from different perspectives of the Chinese educators from all
over the country
Learned latest language educational technologies

Teaching Preparation Training in the U.S. 02/2015-03/2015

Observed Chinese and English classes at Post Oak Elementary School and Eastern High School
in Lansing School District 02/2015
Learning sessions about Classroom Management, Introductory to American Education, and
Teaching Pedagogy

Teaching Preparation Training in China in Harbin 07/2014-08/2014

Learned basic knowledge about teaching in the U.S.
Compared Chinese teaching traditions and American teaching traditions
Understood the American education system

Certifications
Michigan Teaching Certificate K-12 Chinese language - in process
CPR/AED
Mandarin Chinese Proficiency Level One National Mandarin Qualification 2011
National Computer Rank Examination Certificate Grade 2 Language C 2012

Publications
Liu, Zheyu, Zhijun Wang, and Xiaomeng Ni. Instructional Research on CALLA Mode Supported by Avatar Virtual
Environment. Vol. 26, China Academic Journal Electronic Publishing House, 2016, pp. 44-50.

Scholarships and Awards

First-grade Scholarship 2013-2014
Third Prize @National English Contest for College Students 2014
Third-grade Scholarship 2012-2013
Top-grade Scholarship 2011-2012
Honor of University Grade Merit Student 2011-2012

Language
Mandarin Chinese: Native
English: Advanced English proficiency. Passed TOEFL test. Good communication skills.
Spanish & Korean: Study experience

Social Activities
Chinese Language Learning Partner
Member of College of International Communication Center at Tianjin Normal University
 Helped Korean International students learn Chinese

AIESEC China
Passed the interview of AIESEC China at Nankai University
Participated into the volunteer preparation assembly