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734-926-6396
1265 S. Maple Rd #107, Ann Arbor, Mi 48103
Professional Summary
Responsible and dedicated Mandarin Chinese teacher with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 15 years of
language teaching experience. Native in Chinese language and high degree of fluency in English. Excellent in Chinese
calligraphy. Highly skilled in collaborating with other teachers and staff at school to achieve best education objectives for
students and involving family to sustain student learning. Fully understand American education style, American instruction
methods and the way to interact with American students and their parents. Master of Arts in Teaching Degree from Oakland
University, as well as a Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with Chinese Mandarin (FR) endorsement (K-12).
Core Qualifications
Kind, patient and also firm with students Innovative lesson planning
Professional Experience
Mandarin Chinese Teacher USA
Dexter Community Schools September, 2015-Current
Practiced educational leadership skills and outreach through work on the policies and decisions of the schools
Used a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels
Participated in all staff and department meetings and MIWLA conferences in Michigan
Provided ELL support to international students and ELL resident students from Latvia, China, Columbia, etc.
Integrated technology into the lessons, including Apple TV, SeeSaw learning journal and Google classroom
Provided all-around academic support to foreign Chinese students, including ELL support, tutoring them in different
academic classes, helping them prepare for tests and college life in the dual enrollment program
Helped recruit host families, balanced the relationship between foreign Chinese students and their host families and
resolved the issues that may arise, especially those involving translation
Coordinated and facilitated annual winter culture camp for the students from the partner school in China and worked with
Dexter Community school staff to identify appropriate school visits
Coordinated and facilitated annual spring culture camp for the students in DCS to the partner school in China and
provided American students language and culture support before they left for China
Conducted general classroom management, planned, prepared and delivered English lessons to university students
Prepared students for standardized test CET-4 (College English Test Band-4, a national English level test in China) and
the pass rate was always at the top of the English department
Collaborated with colleagues to run a Chinese Culture Club and offered Chinese class and culture content to students
Took charge of international students from Yangtze University and offered ELL support to them
Gave 10 lectures about Chinese language and cultures in the class of Social Studies
Worked with elementary kids and offered academic support after school as a mentor
Educational Background
Shihong(Emily) Xu xue@dexterschools.org
734-926-6396
1265 S. Maple Rd #107, Ann Arbor, Mi 48103
September, 2018-Current Post-master’s degree of Educational Specialist in Leadership, Oakland University (GPA 4.0)
September, 2015--August, 2017 Master’s degree of Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education (Chinese Language
September, 2007--June, 2010 Master's degree of Foreign Linguistics & Applied Linguistics, Yangtze University (GPA 3.91)
September, 1998--June, 2002 Bachelor's degree of English Education, Jingzhou Normal University (GPA 3.54)
Accomplishments
1. Honors & Awards
Nice Job Note in Dexter Community Schools in 2016 and 2018
The First Prize of Young Teachers’ Teaching Contest of English Department in 2004
2. Certifications
Michigan K-12 Chinese(Mandarin) Teaching Certificate in 2017
Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of Contribution to Iowa Wesleyan College’s Educational Mission and Greater Global
Understanding