WEN KARINA WAN

Dynamic bilingual educator with extensive experience in IB PYP classrooms, specializing in Mandarin immersion and culturally responsive teaching methodologies. Expertise in curriculum design, classroom management, and formative assessment fosters effective learning in multilingual and multicultural environments. Proven track record of instructional leadership through mentoring peers and engaging in collaborative curriculum planning. Actively pursuing opportunities in international and bilingual education settings that emphasize global competence and inclusive learning practices.

• Moreland Teach-Now Program (in progress)
• CDA 100+ Hours (Child Development Associate training)

• Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School, Washington, DC
• Mandarin Fellow | Jul 2025–Present - Deliver Mandarin–English bilingual instruction within an IB PYP inquiry-based framework for early years students - Support classroom management and student engagement in a multilingual learning environment - Collaborate with lead teachers on unit planning and lesson design aligned with IB curriculum goals - Design and implement formative assessments and document student progress using Toddle - Contribute to equity-focused and culturally responsive teaching practices in diverse classrooms
• The Socratic School of Language, Washington, DC
• Chinese Lead Teacher | Jun 2024–Feb 2025; Jul 2025–Oct 2025 - Designed and implemented project-based Mandarin curriculum integrating literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning - Led classroom instruction and managed student learning environments across multiple levels - Developed bilingual assessment tools to track language acquisition and conceptual understanding - Mentored assistant teachers and supported instructional consistency across the program - Demonstrated instructional leadership through curriculum planning and team collaboration

Research Interests: Multilingual leadership, educational equity, cross-cultural communication, inclusive learning design, and organizational adaptation.

• Wan, W. (2025). Intersecting Inequalities: Gender, Identity, and Social Norms in Women’s Education. Accepted for publication at ICEIPI 2025, Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media.
• Wan, W. (2026). The Role of Educational Leadership in Shaping Inclusive Practices. Accepted for presentation at ICSPHS 2026 (Oxford University Collaboration).