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Shiyue Wang

Sioux City,IA

Summary

Resourceful professional with a background in education and cultural exchange. Experienced in fostering cross-cultural communication and promoting engagement through creative lesson plans and cultural activities. Eager to leverage expertise to enrich diverse learning environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Sioux City Community School District
Sioux City, IA
02.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers to manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Implemented lesson plans to engage students and facilitate learning in diverse classroom settings.

Ambassador for Chinese Culture

Volunteer Work
Sioux City, IA
01.2026 - 01.2026

Sioux City Public Museum | Sioux City, IA

  • Designed and organized cultural activities for the Lunar New Year celebration event.
  • Promoted Chinese culture through traditional storytelling, hands-on crafts, and dragon dance demonstrations .
  • Engaged community members of all ages in learning about Chinese traditions and holiday customs.

Real Madrid CF | Shanghai, China

  • Served as a Chinese–English interpreter and cultural ambassador during the club's visit to Shanghai.
  • Hosted and accompanied the delegation while facilitating communication with local partners and organizers.
  • Guided the group to major Shanghai landmarks , providing cultural and historical context.

Mandarin Chinese Tutor

Self-employed
Worldwide
04.2018 - Current
  • Provided personalized Mandarin instruction to 336+ students over the past 8 years , both in-home and via online platforms; program continues to grow with ongoing enrollment .
  • Deliver one-on-one Mandarin language lessons in students' homes and through online platforms.
  • Introduce Chinese culture, pronunciation (pinyin), and basic reading/writing skills.

Interpreter

Self-employed
Worldwide
06.2017 - 04.2020
  • Provide professional interpretation services between Mandarin Chinese, English, and Spanish for business meetings, conferences, and private client events.
  • Interpreted for 30+ large-scale and high-profile business and private events , facilitating clear communication between international participants.
  • Support cross-cultural communication by accurately conveying language, tone, and cultural context.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY
Shanghai, China
07-2017

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Student engagement
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Taught 336+ students over 8 years through in-home and online Mandarin lessons, helping learners develop speaking, reading, and cultural understanding skills.
  • Over 97% of my students passes HSK4 level after 1,200–1,600 study hours from zero Chinese.
  • Designed customized Mandarin curriculum and learning materials tailored to different age groups and learning styles.
  • Introduced students to Chinese traditions, festivals, and arts , strengthening cultural awareness alongside language learning.

Certification

  • Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Center for Language Education and Cooperation - 2024/8/27-2029/8/26

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Ambassador for Chinese Culture

Volunteer Work
01.2026 - 01.2026

Substitute Teacher

Sioux City Community School District
02.2024 - Current

Mandarin Chinese Tutor

Self-employed
04.2018 - Current

Interpreter

Self-employed
06.2017 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY