Jacqueline Chang
Mandarin Instructor
20 TongShan Street, Taipei,Taiwan
Summary
Experienced language instructor with over five years experience in multiple countries such as Taiwan, China, the US, Canada and Thailand. Strong ability to cater to different learning styles as well as an excellent reputation for being sensitive to the individual's strengths and weaknesses, being patient, and pushing for improvements when necessary. Consistently responsive to students’ needs.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Project Coordinator
National Chengchi University
Taipei, Taiwan
06.2021 - Current
- Maintain amicable relationships with partner universities to create simple and efficient processes for incoming exchange students.
- Main executor of TNC University’s “Buddy Program” in charge of recruitment of current students to welcome and care for new incoming exchange students both physically and virtually.
- Head person in charge for fee-paying exchange program which entails drafting policies and negotiating with related faculties.
Homeroom/Mandarin/American Social Studies Teacher
Wesley International School
Korat, Thailand, Nakhon Rachasima
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Adapted multiple measures to assess students' performance and track progress
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them during homeroom and lunch time
- Coached students at a school-wide talent show who won first and second place
- Assisted students in HSK Mandarin proficiency test with a current passing rate of 95%
- Mentored and counselled students with behavioural and academic problems
- Encouraged students to be creative and critical thinkers by diversifying the types of assignments
- Highly competent in classroom management with the ability to actively engage students and limit distractions
- Established positive rapport with the students and the parents
- Ensured availability outside of school hours to answer questions of parents and students
- Employed a variety of teaching methods to maximize the students’ learning experiences
- Contributed in curriculum mapping to facilitate the application of WASC and IB
- Constructed daily and weekly lesson plans ensuring students learn in a structured and prepared environment
- Attended independent workshops and shared knowledge gained with other teachers to enhance classroom activities and assist students with below average levels of proficiency
- Delivered instructional videos and kept track of students’ progress with constant online communication
Mandarin Instructor
Freelance
Taiwan, Canada , Taipei, Toronto
06.2011 - 10.2019
- Self-organized one-on-one and group sessions with online/in-person clients in Taiwan, China, the US, and Canada
- Assisted many students with HSK Mandarin proficiency test with a passing rate of 90%
- Created interactive, fun, and tailored curriculums for groups and individuals and obtained great feedback from the students
- Achieved learning goal 95% of the time
- Conducted, organized and reviewed Mandarin speech competition scripts. Two students won the third place and three students won the second place
- Independently planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that expedited active learning experiences
- Organized regular hands-on real-life language challenges which allowed students to engage with the Taiwanese locals
Education
Master of Arts - School of Chinese As A Second Language
Peking University
Beijing, China 01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chinese As A Foreign Language
National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei, Taiwan 09.2007 - 01.2011
Skills
Student registration and orientation
Guiding students
Building student relationships
Student-centered learning
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Student engagement
Curriculum Development
Elementary education
Certification
Certification for proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language
Timeline
Student Project Coordinator
National Chengchi University
06.2021 - Current
Homeroom/Mandarin/American Social Studies Teacher
Wesley International School
11.2019 - 05.2021
Certification for proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language
07-2012
Master of Arts - School of Chinese As A Second Language
Peking University
01.2012 - 01.2015
Mandarin Instructor
Freelance
06.2011 - 10.2019
Certifications for using multimedia in teaching Chinese as a second/foreign language (Beginner level)
04-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chinese As A Foreign Language
National Taiwan Normal University
09.2007 - 01.2011