SISI ZHANG
Mandarin Teacher/Teaching Assistant
Glasgow
Summary
Caring and passionate Chinese teacher offering profound knowledge of pedagogy for teaching Chinese language and literature to young pupils across age and ability ranges, developed over five years in this field. Focus on diversifying and adapting instruction to serve all students. Fluent in both Chinese and English and highly effective at communicating with students and building comprehension.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
MYP Chinese Teacher
Wuhan Britain China School
Wuhan
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Planned and implemented well-structured, differentiated lessons for a mixed-ability class (Year 7-9), topics including basic language knowledge, literature analysis, western literature, history of poetry etc
- Assistant head teacher of the class, provided 1-1 support for students with special educational needs, 80% of students have made outstanding progress in the senior high school entrance examination, especially one pupil who achieved the highest score in the Chinese subject
- Established and maintained positive partnerships with parents/carers, and collaborate with other subject teachers to improve our curriculum and learning environment for all pupils.
Mandarin Teaching Assistant
University of Puerto Rico
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted teaching in classes of different levels (foundation, elementary, intermediate and advanced) and supported students’ learning in pronunciation, oral expression, grammar, writhing, accomplished 20 class hours per week and got unanimous satisfying feedback from the students
- Successfully organized Chinese cultural activities for Spring Festival, participated in 2 shows with students
Mandarin Teacher
Zhejiang Normal University
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Planned and conducted teaching for two advanced classes, focusing on writing, 8 class hours per week
- Provided feedback for students and their assignments regularly
- Supported students to prepare for HSK exams and all of them passed
Bakery Assistant/tutor
Uncle Chesi Bakery
Wuhan
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted in baking certain types of cookies and cakes
- Provided support and tutoring for kids to make cookies and decorate the cake, engaged the young learners in diverse baking courses
Editorial Marketing Internship
Erwan Culture Communication Company
Wuhan
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Responsible for the maintenance of old authors, the publicity and promotion of the journal and articles
- Inviting contributions, including phone, email, QQ, G+, Weibo, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
Chinese/Math Tutor
Juren Training Institute
Wuhan
03.2014 - 06.2014
- After-school Chinese/Math tutorial lessons, Supported primary school children with their homework and subject knowledge on a one-to-one basis or in small groups by tailoring the school curriculum according to their learning profiles
Education
Master of Social Science - Inclusive Education: Research,Policy & Practice
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 05.2021 - 05.2022
Master's of Teaching Chinese To Speakers of Other - Language Teaching
Zhejiang Normal University
China 05.2015 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching Chinese As A Foreign Language (TCFL)
Hubei University of Technology
China 05.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Proficiency with English,Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
undefinedRelevant Professional Training
- North American Mandarin Volunteer Teacher Training at Beijing Language and Culture University (300 class hours of intensive training courses in six weeks)
- IB MYP workshop in Wuhan Britain-China School (16 class hours for general training and two full days for intensive training)
Certification
CTCSOL (Certificate for teachers of Chinese to speakers of other languages)
Hobbies
• Guzheng (a traditional Chinese instrument): Have been playing Guzheng for more than 10 years
• Drum set: Organinsed a band at university
• Calligraphy and Sketch, Ukulele
• Squash, Swimming, Hiking
Timeline
Safeguarding certificate
08-2022
Master of Social Science - Inclusive Education: Research,Policy & Practice
University of Glasgow
05.2021 - 05.2022
Secondary Teacher Qualification Certificate in China
02-2019
MYP Chinese Teacher
Wuhan Britain China School
03.2018 - 07.2021
CTCSOL (Certificate for teachers of Chinese to speakers of other languages)
11-2017
Mandarin Teaching Assistant
University of Puerto Rico
08.2016 - 06.2017
Mandarin Teacher
Zhejiang Normal University
02.2016 - 05.2016
Master's of Teaching Chinese To Speakers of Other - Language Teaching
Zhejiang Normal University
05.2015 - 09.2017
Bakery Assistant/tutor
Uncle Chesi Bakery
05.2015 - 08.2015
Editorial Marketing Internship
Erwan Culture Communication Company
06.2014 - 09.2014
Chinese/Math Tutor
Juren Training Institute
03.2014 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching Chinese As A Foreign Language (TCFL)
Hubei University of Technology
05.2010 - 05.2014
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