Susu Huang
Mountain View
Summary
Bilingual Chinese Language and Classroom Teacher with 20+ years of experience teaching Mandarin in Primary (Kindergarten–Grade 5) bilingual co-teaching classrooms. Experienced working with students from mixed heritage and non-heritage backgrounds across both lower and upper primary grades. Strong background in IB PYP and inquiry-based education, with a focus on biliteracy development, academic rigor, joyful classroom culture, and strong family partnerships. Proven ability to flex across grade levels based on school needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chinese Teacher
Chinese American International School (CAIS)
02.2025 - Current
- Served as a long-term substitute Chinese teacher across Primary grades, including upper primary (Grade 5) in Spring 2025 and lower primary (Grade 1) from August through October 2025, leading a full Chinese immersion classroom independently.
- Led daily Mandarin instruction supporting biliteracy development for students with mixed heritage and non-heritage backgrounds.
- Monitored and assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments, classroom observation, and student work samples, including Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI).
- Supported upper primary students (Grade 5) in achieving record-level Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) outcomes, with the majority meeting or exceeding the Intermediate Mid proficiency benchmark.
- Collaborated closely with partner teachers and grade-level teams, earning highly positive feedback from families for classroom culture and student engagement.
Chinese Teacher
YCIS Silicon Valley International School
Mountain View, CA
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Taught Mandarin Chinese to Primary students (Kindergarten) in a bilingual co-teaching environment.
- Supported early language acquisition through songs, storytelling, games, and interactive activities appropriate for primary learners.
- Collaborated with partner teachers to align bilingual instruction, classroom routines, and student support.
- Monitored and assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments, classroom observation, and student work samples.
Chinese Teacher
HIBA / Wellington International School
Shanghai, China
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Delivered Chinese language instruction to Primary students (Grade 1) in a bilingual co-teaching, inquiry-based program.
- Designed and adapted curriculum units to support biliteracy development and student engagement across the primary years.
- Guided students toward natural bilingual expression through meaningful, inquiry-driven language use.
- Organized large-scale Chinese cultural events and led students in external academic and cultural competitions.
- Monitored and assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments, classroom observation, and student work samples.
Homeroom Teacher & Chinese Language Coordinator
SUIS – IB PYP School
Shanghai, China
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Served as Homeroom Teacher for Primary students (Grade 1) within an IB PYP bilingual co-teaching framework.
- Led Chinese language curriculum design and supported teachers in implementing inquiry-based instruction across the primary years.
- Integrated Chinese language and culture across PYP units of inquiry.
- Promoted biliteracy, intercultural understanding, and student-centered learning.
- Monitored and assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments, classroom observation, and student work samples.
Homeroom Teacher
YCIS
Shanghai, China
08.2005 - 06.2015
- Taught Primary students (Kindergarten) in a bilingual co-teaching early childhood setting.
- Supported foundational language development, independence, and social-emotional growth.
- Contributed to the development of Chinese teacher training systems.
- Observed and evaluated teaching practices to support instructional improvement and student outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Preschool Education
East China Normal University
Shanghai, China07-2002
Skills
- Patience and flexibility
- Confident public speaking
- Strong lesson planning
- Chinese literature
- Innovative teaching strategies
Timeline
Chinese Teacher
Chinese American International School (CAIS)
02.2025 - Current
Chinese Teacher
YCIS Silicon Valley International School
07.2024 - 01.2025
Chinese Teacher
HIBA / Wellington International School
08.2019 - 06.2023
Homeroom Teacher & Chinese Language Coordinator
SUIS – IB PYP School
08.2015 - 06.2019
Homeroom Teacher
YCIS
08.2005 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Preschool Education
East China Normal University