Huian (Olivia) Wang
North Hills
Summary
Attentive and creative Preschool Teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experience by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Energetic and passionate in this field.
Proficient Chinese Teacher with 7 years of experience instructing students from ages 2 to 12 on verbal and written Mandarin. Developed lesson plans, incorporating lectures, classroom work and homework assignments to instill grammar and vocabulary of challenging language, making foreign linguistic concepts accessible to broad variety of students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mandarin Teacher
One Plus Chinese
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and language proficiency levels of students.
- Promoted cross-cultural understanding by introducing elements of Chinese culture into lessons and classroom activities.
- Served as a mentor to new Mandarin teachers within the school district by offering guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Developed strong professional relationships with parents to foster open communication about student progress and areas needing improvement.
CHINESE TUTOR
ONE WORLD EDUCATION
03.2018 - Current
- Designed and implemented curriculum for Mandarin learner
- Instructed students from age 2 to 12 through lecture, hands-on projects and assigned reading and writing in Chinese language
- Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning
- Provide Mandarin immersion environment
- Adapted teaching strategies to learning styles of students with different skill levels
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
Preschool Teacher
Kinderone Preschool
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and share best practices for classroom management.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Casa Montessori Northridge
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Preschool Teacher
Westside Montessori School
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
ONE PLUS CHINESE
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Provide Mandarin immersion environment
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, and directors
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning
ONLINE MANDARIN TEACHER
ONE PLUS CHINESE
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Held online lectures and assigned web-based exercise
- Designed and implemented curriculum based on student's language level
- Using music and movements interacting with children to keep them engaged
- Delivered lessons clearly and matching children's level
- Using software to create interesting lectures
- Using various tools to deliver fun learning experiences
AFTER-SCHOOL TEACHER
ONE PLUS CHINESE
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Teaching students Mandarin in basic and advanced level based on which level the students are
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Implemented project-based learning for experiential learning
PRESCHOOL TEACHER (SATURDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM)
ONE PLUS CHINESE
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Teaching students Mandarin in basic level
- Including Chinese culture activities during class time
- Combining music and story into learning lectures
- Engaged students with interesting games for experiential learning
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards
SUMMER CAMP TEACHER
FIRST TO LEARN ENRICHMENT, ONE PLUS CHINESE
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Teaching students Mandarin in basic level
- Implemented hands-on, project-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
CHINESE TEACHER (AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM)
HOWARD J. MCKIBBEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Teaching students Mandarin in basic and advanced level based on which level the students are
- Implemented hands-on, project-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Prepare students for Mandarin Master Competition
MANDARIN TEACHER (AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM)
CARLTHORP SCHOOL
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Teaching students Mandarin in basic level
- Implemented hands-on, project-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Learning basic Chinese characters with Chinese culture activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child & Adolescent Development
California State University - Northridge
Bakersfield, CA06.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA12.2023
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2019
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Detail-oriented
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Cheerful and energetic
- Problem-Solving
- Course material preparation
- Teaching experience
- Student engagement
- Infant, toddler and preschool curricula
- Native Mandarin Proficiency
- Excellent driving record
- Non-smoker
Certification
- AA Degree in ECE
- AA Degree in Liberal Arts
- Montessori Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Kinderone Preschool
07.2024 - 08.2024
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Casa Montessori Northridge
01.2024 - 06.2024
Preschool Teacher
Westside Montessori School
10.2023 - 01.2024
Mandarin Teacher
One Plus Chinese
02.2023 - Current
ONLINE MANDARIN TEACHER
ONE PLUS CHINESE
03.2020 - 09.2020
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
ONE PLUS CHINESE
09.2019 - 02.2021
AFTER-SCHOOL TEACHER
ONE PLUS CHINESE
08.2019 - 03.2020
SUMMER CAMP TEACHER
FIRST TO LEARN ENRICHMENT, ONE PLUS CHINESE
06.2019 - 08.2019
CHINESE TEACHER (AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM)
HOWARD J. MCKIBBEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
03.2019 - 05.2019
PRESCHOOL TEACHER (SATURDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM)
ONE PLUS CHINESE
01.2019 - 03.2020
MANDARIN TEACHER (AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM)
CARLTHORP SCHOOL
10.2018 - 12.2018
CHINESE TUTOR
ONE WORLD EDUCATION
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Child & Adolescent Development
California State University - Northridge
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Santa Monica College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Santa Monica College
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