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Zhen Zhao

Chicago,IL

Summary

Innovative Mandarin Teacher bringing 4-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mandarin/Algebra Teacher

Fenwick High School
08.2021 - Current
  • Established a supportive classroom environment that encouraged open communication between students and teacher.
  • Developed rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Chinese Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Montessori Gifted Prep School
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Motivated students to develop competency in speaking, reading and writing Chinese by hosting cultural activities.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans, focusing on individual learning styles and needs.

Volunteer Tutor (English)

South-East Asia Center
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Integrated cultural and historical context into language teaching, enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of subject.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.

English Teacher, Interpreter and Summer Program Assistant

Mingying Cambridge English Training School for Teenagers
07.2013 - 01.2016
  • Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded students.

Education

Master's degree in Secondary Education -

National Louis University
09.2024

Master's degree in English Linguistics and Applied Linguistics -

Beijing Foreign Studies University
01.2019

Exchange student (linguistics) -

Shanghai International Studies University
01.2018

Bachelor's degree in English Language -

Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
01.2016

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Organization and Planning

Parent-Teacher Communication

Active listening abilities

Materials Management

Technology Integration

Organizational Skills

Examinationscertificates

  • 04/2023, Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with World Language Paraprofessional Educator
  • 10/2019, Certificate of Completion for Literacy Works Tutor Essentials Training for English as a Second Language
  • 07/2017, Certificate of CATTI (China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters), English Level 2 for Translation

Additional Information

I am trained in Salesforce Admin Courses and had internship at Technology Finance Company for International Operations.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Mandarin/Algebra Teacher

Fenwick High School
08.2021 - Current

Chinese Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Montessori Gifted Prep School
08.2020 - 08.2021

Volunteer Tutor (English)

South-East Asia Center
11.2019 - 03.2020

English Teacher, Interpreter and Summer Program Assistant

Mingying Cambridge English Training School for Teenagers
07.2013 - 01.2016

Master's degree in English Linguistics and Applied Linguistics -

Beijing Foreign Studies University

Exchange student (linguistics) -

Shanghai International Studies University

Bachelor's degree in English Language -

Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute

Master's degree in Secondary Education -

National Louis University
Zhen Zhao