Cici Chen
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Fluent Mandarin-English bilingual college student with a strong foundation in Chinese language and culture. I completed both middle and high school in China and scored 117/150 on the Chinese section of the Gaokao. Having lived in the United States during childhood, I am highly comfortable communicating in both Mandarin and English. Currently 18 years old at Pasadena City College and preparing to transfer to UCLA. Patient, responsible, and creative, with a genuine interest in helping young children build confidence in Mandarin through fun and engaging activities.
Overview
2
2
Languages
Work History
Mandarin Tutor
Private Home
Arcadia, California
- Developed customized lesson plans for individual student needs.
- Created engaging activities to enhance language retention and fluency.
- Facilitated conversation practice to improve speaking skills and confidence.
- Provided feedback to students on pronunciation and grammar usage.
- Adapted teaching methods based on student learning styles and preferences.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and informal evaluations.
Chinese Tutor
Private Home
Changsha
- Designed personalized lesson plans for individual student needs.
- Facilitated engaging conversation practice to improve speaking skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and informal evaluations.
- Provided cultural insights to enhance understanding of language context.
- Encouraged students to set language learning goals and track progress.
- Adapted teaching methods based on student feedback and performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
PCC
Pasadena, CA08-2026
Skills
- Fluent Mandarin Chinese & English
- Mandarin Conversation & Vocabulary Development
- Basic Pinyin Instruction
- Creative, Play-Based Learning Activities
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Child-Friendly Communication
- Patient & Encouraging Teaching Style
- One-on-One Student Engagement
- Adaptable Teaching Methods
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Reliable, Organized & Responsible
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Mandarin Tutor
Private Home
Chinese Tutor
Private Home
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
PCC