Fluent Mandarin speaker with rich experience in the field of literature and art. Top student in Chinese Language and Literature class since middle school. Passionate about supporting and helping others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Playwright of Wendao Chinese Theater Production
Keystone Academy
04.2021 - 11.2021
Collaborated with the teacher and other students to co-write script for Wendo (《问道》) Chinese Theatre Production, a play about history of protection of Mogao Caves and Dunhuang culture.
Translated Chinese script into English subtitles.
Led the team to write copywriting for booklet, posters, online articles, and etc in both English and Mandarin.
Wrote script for broadcast, trailer video, and etc in both English and Mandarin.
Producer of Panghuang Chinese Theatre Production
Keystone Academy
10.2022 - 06.2023
Collaborated with the teacher and other students to co-write script for Panghuang (《彷徨》) Chinese Theatre Production, a play adapted from multiple novels and novellas of Lunxun (鲁迅).
Translated Chinese script into English subtitles.
Led the team to write copywriting for booklet, posters, online articles, and etc in both English and Mandarin.
Wrote script for broadcast, trailer video, and etc in both English and Mandarin.
Supervised and mentored new members of the crew in costume team, video team, prop team, art design team and log keeper team.
Tutorial Teacher
ASDAN Online English Program
08.2020 - 10.2020
Provided online introductory level English courses for students age 9-11 in rural areas of China.
Collaborated with teaching team and guide less experience tutors to create tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in their English learning.
Created power point including content as vocabulary, grammar, real life examples, and interactive activities that are attractive and intelligible for students.
Used flashcards, games, and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
Writer and Translator
Middle School And High School
09.2017 - Current
Served as a translator of scripts, poems, novels, and songs for friends, teachers, and family from Chinese to English, and from English to Chinese.
Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
Director and Initiator of Theater Camp
China Silverfield
06.2022 - 07.2022
Organized, created, and led a new theater camp for 25 kids ages 8-12 in a remote village.
Collaborated with local government leaders and a real estate/finance company, which is working to develop rural, underdeveloped areas in southern China, on this initiative.
Earned the trust of adult professionals in business, government, and theater.
Adapted the famous Chinese myth Nine-Colored-Deer to a script for kids to perform with references to local tourism and environmental activism.
Conducted extensive research to learn best practices and methods for teaching theater to young children.
Put together a camp curriculum that included ice-breaking games; taught basic theater skills; and helped kids communicate and learn how to use their body and voice to confidently communicate in front of an audience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
05.2027
High School Diploma -
Keystone Academy
Beijing
05.2023
Middle School Diploma -
Beijing New Talent Academy
Beijing
06.2020
Skills
Chinese Pronunciation
Chinese Literature
Excellent Writing Skills in Mandarin
Providing Feedback
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Grading Homework and Tests
Accomplishments
Publish poetry and prose on school and municipal magazine.
Won golden award in The 22nd World Writing Contest for Chinese Student - China Division with reminiscence prose 《我走进了敦煌的精神世界》.
Wrote Chinese novel, prose, and poetry for almost a decade till now.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Producer of Panghuang Chinese Theatre Production
Keystone Academy
10.2022 - 06.2023
Director and Initiator of Theater Camp
China Silverfield
06.2022 - 07.2022
Playwright of Wendao Chinese Theater Production
Keystone Academy
04.2021 - 11.2021
Tutorial Teacher
ASDAN Online English Program
08.2020 - 10.2020
Writer and Translator
Middle School And High School
09.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Theatre Arts
Gettysburg College
High School Diploma -
Keystone Academy
Middle School Diploma -
Beijing New Talent Academy
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