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Zhangjie Chen

Cleveland,OH

Summary

"Dynamic educator with expertise in Chinese language instruction and immersive learning, holding a Master's in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Tampa. Graduate of Beijing Language and Culture University, the premier institution for teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative, technology-integrated teaching methods. Certified in teaching foreign languages, fostering a positive and effective learning environment."

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Chinese Middle School HomeroomTeacher

Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Cleveland, OH
08.2022 - Current

Chinese, Math, and Science Teacher

  • Instructed 3rd-grade students in Chinese, Mathematics, and Science, achieving significant improvement in OST Math scores.
  • Taught Chinese and Science to middle school students in grades 6, 7, and 8 for two years.
  • Achieved a 100% pass rate for the HSK Level 3 exam in the previous year.
  • Independently designed, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive science experiments, ensuring weekly hands-on learning experiences for students.
  • Employed diverse, interactive activities in Chinese classes, including karaoke contests, shuttlecock-kicking competitions, and embroidery workshops, to enhance student engagement.
  • Led students to participate in debate competitions in Sichuan Province for two consecutive years, fully funded by the Sichuan Provincial People's Government.

Mandarin Chinese Teacher

Butler Academy
Hartsville, SC
07.2021 - 08.2022

Chinese Program Founder and Teacher, Butler Academy

  • Pioneered and established the comprehensive Chinese program for grades K-5, delivering engaging and immersive language instruction to the entire school.
  • Designed and developed all curriculum materials, ensuring a dynamic and culturally rich learning experience.
  • Cultivated a vibrant learning environment, fostering students' enthusiasm for language acquisition through diverse activities, including: speech and presentations, cultural performances (dance, dragon and lion dance), culinary experiences, traditional crafts, and interactive games and sports.
  • Successfully engaged students in multidimensional language exploration, producing students who enjoyed the Chinese learning process.

Chinese Language Tutor

Tutor
Tampa, FL
09.2019 - Current
  • Developed Chinese language class to promote learning motivation. Such as,

explore Chinese cities, culture, food; Using a variety of teaching materials to

increase students' interest, such as, Mr potato & Ms potato, jump elastic band,

blow bubbles, puzzles,etc. Improve students' language sense by teaching Chinese

songs, such as pleasant goats and big wolf, winkle winkle little star, etc.

  • Arrange monthly exam and design the assessment.
  • Developed handouts, study materials and quizzes.
  • Design and implementation online class during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Communicated with students, parents regarding student academic performance

and suggestions.

  • Emphasized importance of good study habits and devised homework schedules to assist students in implementing tailored study plans.

Online English Language Teacher

Beijing Juren Education
Beijing , Beijing
09.2018 - Current
  • Using Internet software to teach Chinese students English online.

Youth Chinese Course Designer

Redifiners World Languages
Tampa, FL
07.2020 - 09.2020

Design the youth virtual class for online Chinese Teaching.

Youth English Language Teacher

Beijing Language curlture University
Beijing , Beijing
09.2014 - 09.2018
  • Design and implement youth English courses.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Met with parents at planned meetings and in ad hoc conversations to discuss student challenges, behavior modification and performance.
  • Consulted with students to identify reasons for poor performance, gain understanding of personal struggles outside classroom, and devise plans for remediation.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
  • Adhered to all schedules, regulations, policies and dress codes to promote standards of quality for learning and safety.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Beijing red power education
Beijing, Beijing
09.2010 - 08.2014
  • Design and teach 3 years old -6 years old students English course.
  • Promote and maintain maximum enrollment in the classroom.
  • Create the learning environment for kids.
  • Create and plan curriculum activities for the classroom and curriculum implementation.
  • Keep the kids safe and health.
  • Increased student academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Beijing Language Culture University
Beijing
01.2010

Master of Science - Instructional Design

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
08.2019

Skills

  • Learning techniques
  • Middle School Science
  • Hands-on activities design
  • Leading students in international competitions
  • Confidence building
  • Expertise in instructional design
  • Student motivation
  • Elementary school English license
  • Certificate for teaching Chinese to foreigners
  • Online tutoring
  • Activity-based learning
  • MS Office
  • AI-assisted teaching
  • Hengen-assisted teaching

Timeline

Chinese Middle School HomeroomTeacher

Global Ambassadors Language Academy
08.2022 - Current

Mandarin Chinese Teacher

Butler Academy
07.2021 - 08.2022

Youth Chinese Course Designer

Redifiners World Languages
07.2020 - 09.2020

Chinese Language Tutor

Tutor
09.2019 - Current

Online English Language Teacher

Beijing Juren Education
09.2018 - Current

Youth English Language Teacher

Beijing Language curlture University
09.2014 - 09.2018

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Beijing red power education
09.2010 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - English

Beijing Language Culture University

Master of Science - Instructional Design

The University of Tampa
Zhangjie Chen