Wang Vivian Zhao
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated and talented interpreter with a passion for languages and advanced linguistic abilities in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Possesses active and excellent listening skills. Familiars with industry terms, legal jargon and terminology. Able to interpret the speaker's words and convey their meaning clearly without adding, omitting, or otherwise misleading factors. Can reign in emotion while working, and to refrain from expressing personal opinions or taking a side.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Counselor
Inner Circle Education Center
City of Industry, CA
06.2015 - 01.2023
- Assisted students in developing postsecondary education plans by providing information on college admissions requirements, financial aid options, and scholarship opportunities.
- Conducted individual student meetings to discuss educational objectives and provide personalized advice.
- Maintained comprehensive student records including progress reports, attendance records, and discipline referrals.
- Monitored standardized testing results in order to inform instruction and inform parents about their child's progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed in response to major life events or traumatic experiences impacting students' academic performance.
- Served as an advocate for all students by promoting equity within the school system.
- Advised extracurricular clubs focused on leadership development initiatives such as mentorship programs or community service projects.
- Secured trustworthy and loving host families for students.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
Teaching Assistant
Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership
Indio, CA
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught beginning level ESL to migrant farm workers.
- Assisted lead teachers in managing daily classroom activities and curriculum development.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
- Collaborated with lead teachers in creating engaging lesson plans and learning activities tailored to the needs and interests of migrant students.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to students who need additional help in English language learning.
Education
Chinese-English Interpretation and Translation - Court Interpreting
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
TESOL Advanced Certificate - Education
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA03.2014
Graduate-level coursework in Linguistics with TESOL emphasis - Linguistics
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business
South China Normal University
Guangzhou, China06.2010
Skills
- Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal Communication
- Emotional Control
- Detail orientation
- Stress Tolerance
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Ethical Codes Adherence
References
- Shelley Yuan, INNER CIRCLE EDUCATION CENTER, Supervisor
yuanyuanhihi@gmail.com, 909-452-4711
Certification
- Passed Court Interpreter Written Exam on 02/15/2024
Languages
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Education Counselor
Inner Circle Education Center
06.2015 - 01.2023
Teaching Assistant
Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership
11.2014 - 05.2015
Chinese-English Interpretation and Translation - Court Interpreting
UCLA Extension
TESOL Advanced Certificate - Education
University of California, Riverside
Graduate-level coursework in Linguistics with TESOL emphasis - Linguistics
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts - Business
South China Normal University
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