Ruyu(Ruby) Yan
Glendale,CA
Summary
I genuinely enjoy working with children and love bringing fun, creativity, and positive energy into the classroom. I am a patient, detail-oriented, and responsible educator with experience. I build strong, positive relationships with students while maintaining a structured and supportive classroom environment, and I work well with parents and school teams to support each child’s development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Teacher
Crestview Prepatory School
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Teach Mandarin Chinese to students in TK–6th grade, delivering age-appropriate and engaging lessons
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students and maintain a supportive, well-structured classroom environment
- Prepare lessons carefully and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs
- Demonstrate strong responsibility and attention to detail while monitoring students’ learning progress and well-being
- Collaborate with school staff to support smooth classroom operations
Senior Teacher
Education First EF
Chengdu, China
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Mentor and support new teachers, providing classroom guidance and professional development
- Monitor student progress and evaluate teaching quality to ensure curriculum standards
- Communicate with parents regarding students’ learning progress and classroom performance
Au Pair
Cultural Care
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised daily activities and routines for two(5&8) children, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Developed age-appropriate educational activities to enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Coordinated schedules, meals, and transportation for children, optimizing time management.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's behavior and progress.
Education
TESL - Teaching English As A Second Language
International Language Institute
Washington, DC01-2018
BBA - Music Performance
Sichuan Conservatory of Music
Chengdu, China06-2016
Skills
- Classroom management and student engagement
- Strong rapport-building with children (TK–6)
- Attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility
- Parent communication and collaboration
- Team collaboration and adaptability
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Language Teacher
Crestview Prepatory School
09.2023 - Current
Senior Teacher
Education First EF
01.2019 - 08.2023
Au Pair
Cultural Care
01.2017 - 01.2019
TESL - Teaching English As A Second Language
International Language Institute
BBA - Music Performance
Sichuan Conservatory of Music