Jennifer Maldonado
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Experienced Mandarin Chinese Instructor with a strong background in curriculum development and lesson planning. Proven ability to engage students through interactive activities and effective assessment strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mandarin Chinese Instructor
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans for Mandarin Chinese language courses for Chinese 1 and Chinese 2.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance student participation.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes and oral exams, identifying areas for targeted support.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling with language concepts.
- Organized extracurricular events to promote Mandarin Chinese culture and language, fostering student engagement.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences, improving accessibility and interaction.
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to students of all ages in Mandarin Chinese language.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos, CDs and online programs in order to enhance instruction.
- Maintained records of student performance and attendance for report cards.
Mandarin Chinese Instructor
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California
02.2008 - 06.2009
- Instructed Chinese 101 courses, delivering engaging lessons that enhanced student understanding and interest in the language.
Mandarin Chinese Teacher
Newport High school
Newport Beach, California
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Language instructor for Chinese 1 (job description is the same as above)
Technical Support Representative
Entriq Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
04.2004 - 10.2006
- Provided technical assistance to customers via live chat in both English and Chinese.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to report recurring technical problems.
- Conducted training sessions for new support representatives on tools used.
- Troubleshot customer inquiries related to software and hardware issues.
- Supported customers with online billing, access, DRM (digital rights management) and account issues.
Mandarin Chinese Teacher
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Instructed Chinese 1 course (same job description as my most current teaching position at Santa Ana College).
Education
Master of Arts - Chinese Language And Literature
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2006
Skills
- Language instruction
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Teaching experience
- Multilingual communication
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Mandarin Chinese Instructor
Santa Ana College
08.2016 - 12.2019
Mandarin Chinese Instructor
Saddleback College
02.2008 - 06.2009
Mandarin Chinese Teacher
Newport High school
09.2007 - 12.2007
Mandarin Chinese Teacher
Saddleback College
09.2005 - 12.2005
Technical Support Representative
Entriq Inc.
04.2004 - 10.2006
Master of Arts - Chinese Language And Literature
University of California, Irvine