Jingyi Zhang
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Experienced educator and department leader with a strong background in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and student engagement. Skilled in aligning language programs across multiple grade levels, implementing innovative assessment strategies, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Proven success in leading professional development, collaborating with school leadership, and supporting student achievement through data-driven instruction. Passionate about language education and committed to preparing students for global competency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
World Language Department Chair
Brooklyn Friends School
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Oversaw Spanish, French and Mandarin language curriculum alignment across grades 5-12, ensuring consistency and coherence in different language instruction.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive placement testing system for all language programs.
- Mentored and supported faculty through structured observations and ongoing professional development.
- Collaborated with school leadership on hiring and integrating new faculty members.
- Managed department operations, including staffing, student placement, and resource allocation.
- Led the restructuring of the department, strengthening language acquisition programs.
Mandarin Teacher
Brooklyn Friends School
08.2019 - 01.2025
- Developed and taught middle and high school Mandarin courses, including IB Mandarin Ab Initio and SL courses
- Designed comprehensive curriculum, scope and sequence that bridges middle and upper school programs, ensuring seamless skill progression.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities promoting Mandarin language and Chinese culture.
Middle School Advisor
Brooklyn Friends School
08.2019 - 01.2025
- Provided academic, behavioral, and developmental support to students in collaboration with faculty and families.
- Monitored student progress, offering guidance to optimize success in academic and personal growth.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive orientation programs for incoming students, easing their transition into the middle school environment.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution techniques when addressing behavioral issues or interpersonal disputes among students.
ENL & AP Mandarin Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Established and expanded a Mandarin program from introductory to AP level instruction.
- Organized and led an annual World Language Festival, fostering cultural appreciation.
- Taught high school ENL courses aligned with English Language Arts standards, implementing differentiated instruction.
School Implementation Team Member
New York City Department of Education
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensured student IEPs met LRE requirements and appropriate program placements.
- Established training programs to support educators and improve student outcomes.
- Used data analysis to develop strategies enhancing support for students with disabilities.
New Teacher Mentor
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided instructional coaching, classroom management strategies, and lesson planning support to first-year teachers.
- Conducted demo lessons and co-teaching sessions to model best practices.
Mandarin language teacher
New York University
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Taught intermediate-level Mandarin courses to over 50 students and faculty per semester.
- Integrated Chinese cultural studies into language instruction to enhance engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL K-12/Foreign Language Education 7-12
New York University
New York CityBachelor of Arts - Translation & Interpretation
Shaanxi Normal University
Xi'an, ShaanxiCertification
- NY State Professional Certification Mandarin 7-12 Teaching Certification
- NY State Professional Certification ESL K-12 Teaching Certification
- IB Language Insturction Online Training Certificate
Additional Work Experience
Communication Coordinator Xi'an, China, 2011-2014
International Business Office Assistant Xi'an, China, 2014
Negotiation Assistant & Interpreter Xi'an, China, 2013
Professional Development
- NAIS People of Color Conference 2022 and 2021
- The IB Online Professional Development Team - Language Ab initio (generic) (Cat.2) workshop 2021
- NYSAIS - Global Language and Culture Online Conference 2021
- North East Conference of Teaching Foreign Language 2020
- NYSAIS - Lesson Planning for Maximum Engagement in the Virtual World Languages Classroom: Strategies that work 2019
- Teaching Advanced Literacy Skills to ELLs Deep Dive Series (6-12) Building Written Language for ELLs (Cohort 2) 2018
- Strategic Formative Assessment for ELLs 2017
- Advanced Literacy for ELLs (6-12) 2017
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
World Language Department Chair
Brooklyn Friends School
08.2022 - 01.2025
Mandarin Teacher
Brooklyn Friends School
08.2019 - 01.2025
Middle School Advisor
Brooklyn Friends School
08.2019 - 01.2025
New Teacher Mentor
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - 06.2019
School Implementation Team Member
New York City Department of Education
09.2018 - 06.2019
ENL & AP Mandarin Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2017 - 06.2019
Mandarin language teacher
New York University
09.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - TESOL K-12/Foreign Language Education 7-12
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Translation & Interpretation
Shaanxi Normal University
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