Siyao Wu
Taylorsville,United States
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Chinese Dual Language Immersion Teacher
Calvin Smith Elementary, Granite School District
Utah, United States
08.2021 - Current
- To teach 2nd grade Chinese literacy and math, emphasize on 100% target language use and create engaging learning environment.
- Closely work with partner teacher, parents, specialists at school for individual student’ academic and behavior needs.
Chinese Language Teaching Assistant
Department of World Languages and Cultures, The University of Utah
United States
08.2019 - 05.2021
- To improve second- and third-year Chinese language learners’ speaking skill through one-on-one tutoring session. Closely cooperate with University Chinese language instructors for differentiated teaching.
4th Grade Chinese Dual Language Immersion Teacher
Foothills Elementary, Jordan School District
Utah, United States
07.2016 - 07.2019
- To teach 4th grade Chinese literacy and science. To emphasize on 100% target language use and create engaging learning environment.
- To organize cross culture activities with a buddy classroom from China and school Chinese New Year celebration program.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Guangdong Country Garden School (IB)
Shunde, China
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Co-teaching with foreign teachers following the International Baccalaureate curriculum standard. To create a safe and engaging English learning environment.
- To teach School foreign teachers Chinese lessons and to improve learners’ speaking skill and Chinese characters writing skill.
Teaching Assistant
Shenzhen Peninsula Montessori Kindergarten
Shenzhen, China
10.2011 - 04.2013
- To prepare Montessori learning environment and teaching materials.
- To guide and assist children with individual class works.
Education
Professional Educator License for the State of Utah - Chinese Endorsement, Dual Immersion Endorsement
Teacher License for Secondary Chinese - undefined
Education Department of Nanning
Nanning, ChinaEnvisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) Program - undefined
National Foreign Language Resource Center, The University of Hawaii at Manoa
05-2026
Utah ELEVATE (English Learner Empowerment Via Advanced Teacher Education) Teacher Program - undefined
Weber State University
05-2026
M.A. in Language Pedagogy - Chinese
The University of Utah
United States05-2021
Certificate of High Honor for Successful Completion of Chinese Guest Teacher Program - undefined
The College Board
New York, United States10-2017
B.A. - Teaching Chinese as A Foreign Language
Guangxi University for Nationalities
Nanning, China06-2010
National Chinese (Putonghua) Proficiency Test - Grade A, level 2
State Language Commission
China01-2010
One-year Exchange Student Program - undefined
Chiangmai Rajabhat University
Chiangmai, Thailand01-2009
Skills
- Proficiency in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese
- Chinese painting, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese paper cutting
- Strong adaptability with instructional technologies and educational technologies
Professional Development
- Extension teaching training courses about Math content knowledge, Nearpod skill, SchoolAi, small groups strategy, etc. through the Granite School District, Utah State Board of Education and Utah Education Network
- The 8th International Conference on Immersion & Dual Language Education The University of Utah, the United States.
- 2021 STARTALK Multilanguage Focus Program San Diego State University, the United States.
- Chinese Advanced Placement Foundation Workshop The University of Utah, the United States.
- Co-presenter of “Increasing Chinese DLI Students’ Language Proficiency through Peers Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)” at National Chinese Language Conference Asia Society and The College Board, the United States.
- International Baccalaureate Workshop: Digital Citizenship IB Global Centre, Singapore.
- International Baccalaureate PYP In-school Workshop: Mathematics and Symbolic Learning in the Early Age The IB Regional Office for Asia Pacific.
- International Baccalaureate Workshop: Making the PYP Happen The IB Regional Office for Asia Pacific.
Timeline
2nd Grade Chinese Dual Language Immersion Teacher
Calvin Smith Elementary, Granite School District
08.2021 - Current
Chinese Language Teaching Assistant
Department of World Languages and Cultures, The University of Utah
08.2019 - 05.2021
4th Grade Chinese Dual Language Immersion Teacher
Foothills Elementary, Jordan School District
07.2016 - 07.2019
Kindergarten English Teacher
Guangdong Country Garden School (IB)
05.2013 - 06.2016
Teaching Assistant
Shenzhen Peninsula Montessori Kindergarten
10.2011 - 04.2013
Teacher License for Secondary Chinese - undefined
Education Department of Nanning
Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) Program - undefined
National Foreign Language Resource Center, The University of Hawaii at Manoa
Utah ELEVATE (English Learner Empowerment Via Advanced Teacher Education) Teacher Program - undefined
Weber State University
M.A. in Language Pedagogy - Chinese
The University of Utah
Certificate of High Honor for Successful Completion of Chinese Guest Teacher Program - undefined
The College Board
B.A. - Teaching Chinese as A Foreign Language
Guangxi University for Nationalities
National Chinese (Putonghua) Proficiency Test - Grade A, level 2
State Language Commission
One-year Exchange Student Program - undefined
Chiangmai Rajabhat University