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Ya-Huei CHANG

Nashville,TN

Summary

Bilingual Mandarin-English curriculum designer and language instructor with over two years of experience in the U.S. and Taiwan. Expertise in performance-based curriculum design and cultural integration to enhance student fluency. Proven track record in leading language programs, developing instructional materials, and presenting at national conferences. Committed to service excellence through effective training program implementation and collaboration with management teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, USA
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Implemented interactive and proficiency-oriented teaching methods for Chinese 101, 102, 209, and 409 courses.
  • Tutored advanced Flagship 399 students, resulting in a perfect OPI pass rate and successful placements in Taiwan programs.
  • Crafted classroom materials that merge language objectives with cultural themes for comprehensive education.
  • Supported departmental activities in recruitment, planning events, and aligning curriculum effectively.

Directed Study: Cultural Content in Chinese Language Textbooks

Western Kentucky University
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Investigated cultural representation integration in beginner Chinese textbooks from U.S., China, and Taiwan to guide creation of culturally adaptive curriculum design.

Independent Research: Chinese Teacher Identity in Intercultural Contexts

Western Kentucky University
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Executed interviews and qualitative research on Chinese teacher identity negotiation within U.S. CFL programs.
    Implemented findings to develop effective instructional strategies for diverse classrooms.

Chinese Language Instructor (Seasonal)

Overseas Community Affairs Council, Taiwan (OCAC)
Taipei, Taiwan
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Delivered intensive Chinese instruction to Indonesian high school students, emphasizing conversational fluency and listening comprehension.
  • Created OCAC-aligned curriculum units, with measurable improvement shown in TOCFL post-course results.

Conference Presentation

CLTA–USA Annual Conference
St. Louis, USA
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Delivered presentation on 'Strategies to Enhance Learning Motivation in Elementary CFL Online Courses,' emphasizing interactive content design and student engagement models.

Content Writer & Editor (Mandarin Chinese)

Hello Yishi (Hello Health Group)
Taipei, Taiwan
11.2018 - 04.2021
  • Created Mandarin-language health content, simplifying complex concepts for general audiences.
  • Directed production of infographics and short-form media to enhance audience engagement.
  • Transformed English research into accessible materials for diverse demographics.
  • Developed keyword-rich SEO articles to boost brand visibility and organic search rankings.
  • Regularly updated existing content to maintain accuracy and relevance of online information.

Education

M.A. - Organizational Communication

Western Kentucky University, KY, USA
05.2025
Focus: Intercultural communication, identity studies, qualitative research, and nonprofit outreach.

B.A. - Communication Management

Shih Hsin University, Taipei, Taiwan
06.2016
  • Awarded Outstanding Student Talent Award
  • GPA: 3.9 (Top 7%)

Skills

  • Curriculum and lesson design
  • Interactive teaching methods
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Online teaching
  • Cultural adaptability
  • Content creation
  • Tutoring and mentoring
  • Instructional material localization

Certification

  • ALLEX Teacher Training Program, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 07/01/23 - 08/31/23, Completed an 84-hour intensive program in the Performed Culture Approach, including virtual coursework and a two-week in-person practicum teaching beginner-level Chinese to diverse learners.
  • Chinese Teacher Training Program, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan, 09/01/22 - 11/30/22, Completed a 115-hour certificate program in Chinese pedagogy, linguistics, second language acquisition, and cultural integration in curriculum.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Directed Study: Cultural Content in Chinese Language Textbooks - Western Kentucky University
09.2024 - 12.2024
Independent Research: Chinese Teacher Identity in Intercultural Contexts - Western Kentucky University
09.2024 - 12.2024
Chinese Language Instructor (Seasonal) - Overseas Community Affairs Council, Taiwan (OCAC)
06.2024 - 07.2024
Conference Presentation - CLTA–USA Annual Conference
04.2024 - 04.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Western Kentucky University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Content Writer & Editor (Mandarin Chinese) - Hello Yishi (Hello Health Group)
11.2018 - 04.2021
Western Kentucky University - M.A., Organizational Communication
Shih Hsin University - B.A., Communication Management

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