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Marjorie Meitsuo Hong

South Jordan

Summary

Comprehensive experience in the Chinese teaching realm and possesses an MBA. Professional Chinese linguist with 26 years’ experience.

Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

Knowledgeable in Chinese Bridge course with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chinese World Language & DLI teacher

Bingham High School
08.2020 - Current
  • Plan and create active lesson plans for Chinese 1-3, AP, and Chinese Bridge Course (junior level Chinese language courses 3116, 3117, 3118); develop students' knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing in and develop students' understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture
  • Building a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners and productive citizens
  • Maintain a safe environment: establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues: motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge to help them reach their potential and be prepared for higher levels of education and career readiness
  • Collaborate with University Bridge instructors to differentiate curriculum and use effective research-based methods of instruction according to District and State Core Standards and participate in professional development for dual immersion strategies of Chinese Bridge program

World Language Chinese teacher

Providence Hall Jr. High School
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Plan and prepare dynamic, student-centered Mandarin lessons
  • Effectively instruct students in Mandarin (Levels I, II or III) through direct instruction, demonstration, audio-visual aids, educational technology and others in achieving the overall goal of engaging student learning
  • Facilitate interactive and engaging classes
  • Design innovative lesson plans that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work and help all students to develop a level of written and oral fluency that will allow them to work and study in another culture
  • Introduces Chinese language’s cultural and social contexts in a meaningful and memorable way and connect classwork with real-life experiences
  • Plan, design, and administer authentic formative and summative assessment of student progress
  • Attend faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
  • Personalize learning by teaching effectively to the diversity of students in the classroom and ensuring student mastery of academic skills
  • Plan and prepare a supportive and caring classroom environment in which students can learn and interact positively with one another
  • Teach an Advisory section to a group of students centered on college leadership and life

Chinese Dual Language Immersion Teacher at Elementary school

Jordan School District
11.2015 - 07.2017
  • Teach Mandarin Chinese literacy skills and identified content subjects to students through the exclusive use of the Mandarin Chinese language and using the Utah Foreign Language Dual Immersion Model
  • Provides learning experiences and teaches lessons to meet objectives by following the approved curriculum map provided by the District and the Utah Dual Language Immersion consortium
  • Teaches assigned elementary subjects exclusively using the Mandarin Chinese language for the purpose of creating fluency in foreign language while teaching basic elementary subjects in a dual immersion setting
  • Facilitates active learning experiences fluently in Mandarin Chinese for the purpose of engaging learners as the optimum level
  • Immerses students in the Mandarin Chinese language, literature, and culture while teaching assigned core subjects for the purpose of maximizing the language learning experience
  • Teach in ways that are interactive, hands-on, inquiry-based, promote self-discovery and critical thinking as well as foster high academic expectations within students
  • Develop and implement Common Core State Standards-aligned units of study and lessons that build and integrate rigorous and student centered learning experiences in Mandarin Chinese and all standard subjects

Project Translator

BLU LNG
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Translated documents and acted as liaison between ENN Energy Holding Company of China and Blu LNG of Utah
  • Subjects included: sales/marketing, supply, equipment, station expansion, facility building, natural gas vendor contracts, budgets, market insight, etc

Independent Contractor as Translator and Interpret

Self-employed
11.1999 - 11.2014
  • Have provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services for DOJ EOIR courts regularly since 2001 for over 24 years for asylum cases in SLC, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and others.
  • Have provided simultaneous interpretation for global conventions of MLM Companies annually since 1999 for over 26 years, Have provided simultaneous interpretation for various annual conventions and regional conferences in nutrition supplements, skin care & make-up, Essential Oils industry, which include USANA, Melaleuca, NuSkin, Doterra,4life, Zija,Monavie, Neways, Young Living, and more.
  • Have provided simultaneous interpretation for annual conventions in the family/genealogy industry, including Rootstech.
  • Provide simultaneous interpretation for BYU Law and Religion Symposium yearly since 2009. Presentation topics include religions in China, varieties of secularism, religion and violence, social tension, religious responses to secularism, future of secularisms, and others.
  • Provided simultaneous interpretation for a 4-day global convention of Stryker Company Jan 2017, a global leader in medical technology. Presentations include treatment options, solutions, and new technology for complete stroke care, and future investments in R & D.
  • Provided simultaneous interpretation for Chinese officials for a 5-day Alarm Response Training in Oct 2016 at Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Training includes radiological threat & consequences, effective use of security equipment, radiation fundamentals, radiation instrumentation, art training, radiological incident response, ORS protection strategy, ART exercise practical safety, etc.
  • Interpreted for China-US Relations Conference at Texas A&M in 2011. Topics included economic trade relations, collaborations, and joint ventures. Interpreted for US-China Trade, Culture & Education Conference in 2011 in SLC. Subjects presented include renewable energy technologies, biobrimstone water system, solar system, bio-science, high-end manufacturing technologies, etc.
  • Provided simultaneous interpretation for a week-long Drug Traffic Investigation Convention in Mexico City, including parties from Drug Enforcement Agency of USA, Delegation Officers of Narcotic Control from People of Republic of China, and government officials from PGR of Mexico. Convention subjects include law enforcement, crime prevention, stopping and penalty of drug trafficking and money laundering activities globally.
  • Translate, edit, and triage sensitive secure government documents in assisting FBI crime investigations on regular basis via private companies, such as JTG, ASET Manpower, etc,
  • Interpret asylum hearings of EOIR courts of the Department of Justice in SLC, Seattle, Denver, San Francisco, Portland regularly for 17 years.
  • Chinese language instruction to Air Force National Guards to improve their Chinese reading, listening, comprehension, and increasing vocabulary skills to prepare for their DLPT in 2012-2013.

Account Manager

AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK
01.1996 - 12.1998
  • Served clients of American Express Financial Advisors with consumer lending and redeposit products
  • Dealt with client contact over the phone in English and Chinese
  • Processed client correspondence, credit analysis, dispute resolutions, and account set-up
  • Assigned accounts in Arizona, England, Canada, and Asia

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN

Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management

Brigham Young University
Laie, HI

Associate Degree - Tourism Industry Management

Ming Chuan Business College

Skills

  • Chinese Dual Language Immersion teaching
  • Chinese Bridge College course teaching
  • AP Chinese teaching
  • World Language Chinese teaching
  • Culture consulting
  • EN <> CH Simultaneous & Consecutive Interpreting
  • EN <> CH Translation
  • Problem-solving
  • Team Player

Accomplishments

  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Employed a variety of engaging activities and techniques, such as Socratic Seminars, Gallery Walks, and Project-Based Learning, and more to enhance student learning and foster a sense of community within the classroom.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.

Certification

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Endorsement Utah State Board of Education August, 2020

Level 2 Professional Educator License Utah State Board of Education August, 2019 Endorsements: Chinese

Level 1 Professional Educator License Utah State Board of Education September, 2018 Endorsements: Chinese

Mandarin Chinese Proficiency Certificate UFLA April 2017

Chinese PRAXIS (5665) College Board November, 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chinese World Language & DLI teacher

Bingham High School
08.2020 - Current

World Language Chinese teacher

Providence Hall Jr. High School
08.2017 - 06.2020

Chinese Dual Language Immersion Teacher at Elementary school

Jordan School District
11.2015 - 07.2017

Project Translator

BLU LNG
01.2013 - 12.2014

Independent Contractor as Translator and Interpret

Self-employed
11.1999 - 11.2014

Account Manager

AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK
01.1996 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management

Brigham Young University

Associate Degree - Tourism Industry Management

Ming Chuan Business College

Master of Business Administration -

University of Tennessee

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