Yinghua Cai

Experience

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  Shanghai Youth Center

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  SISU English Camp Counselor

  Facilitated the expatriate EFL instructor's task-based classroom instructionTaught grammar review lessons to 20+ elementary school studentsPlanned and led daily extra-curricular activities

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  Self Employed Language Tutor

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Chinese/English Tutor

  2013.6-2013.8 Lower intermediate English (reading children's books): Chinese twins (3rd graders)2012.6-2012.8 Elementary Mandarin Chinese (Integrated Chinese Level 1): Monterey Institute graduate student2010.3-2010.5 Elementary Mandarin Chinese (homework on character writing): Two Indian Americans (elementary school students)

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  Howardspeaking, Inc.

  Mar 2010 - May 2010

  Teaching Assistant

  Conducted online demo lessons and placement interviewsPrepared course materialsOrganized online English corner

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  Debiovision

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2010

  Interpreter
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  Frost & Sullivan

  Dec 2010 - Feb 2011

  Part-time Assistant

  Research on China's luxury apparel marketAnnual report translation

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  Switzerland National Tourism Bureau Shanghai Office

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  Interpreter
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  Peace Resource Center

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2012

  Academic Coordinator & Instructor, English as a Second Language Program

  In charge of weekly communicative English classes for low/intermediate level adult immigrantsResponsibilities included: teaching or team-teaching, curriculum development, resource management, activity organization, outreaching and fundraising, new teacher orientation and training

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  International School of Monterey

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

  Mandarin Chinese Teacher

  Designed and taught interactive lessons on "Probing Characters" to 40+ elementary school students

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  The International Research Foundation for English Language Education

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Marketing & Strategic Planning Intern

  Strategized the ways of using Facebook to grow the Foundation’s visibility and drafted Guidelines for Optimal Use of TIRF’s Facebook Page

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  Stanford University

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  Mandarin Chinese Teacher, The Stanford Educational Studies Program

  Designed and taught interactive lessons on "Probing Characters" to about 20 middle school students

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  Monterey Institute of International Studies

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Facilitated short and customized program organization and set-up, program publicity and market research, as well as program evaluationPrograms included: Fulbright English Preparation Program, Translation and Interpretation Short Programs, Summer Intensive College English program, China International Publishing Group Customized Language Program Planned and taught content-based lessons on Chinese Social Media (Weibo) to students across all levelsConducted vocabulary review lessons and administered quizzesOne-on-one tutoring (10+ hours/week) for students across all levels (ages from 19 to 65)Facilitated program placement test and cultural activitiesManaged a blog to provide supplementary learning resources (self-study sites, mobile applications, and corpus) in response to students’ needs and interests

  • Administrative Assistant, Language and Professional Programs

    May 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Chinese Teaching Assistant, Summer Intensive Language Programs (SILP)

    Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
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  KidLead

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Curriculum Design Intern

  Developed an online assessment tool to gauge college/graduate students’ (19-25 years old) interest in leadership development in terms of topics, skills, attitudes, time, opportunities, and cost

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  Lyceum of Monterey County

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Mandarin Chinese Teacher

  Designed and taught "Around the World – China", an after-school cultural enrichment course to elementary school students and their accompanying parents

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  Monterey Institute of International Studies

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

  Chinese Courses: Art of Sunzi: Applications to Policy and Business Studies; Modern Chinese (textbook: All Things Considered《事事关心》); Current Social and Political Topics in ChineseSubstitute teaching, preparing course materials, observing classes and leading discussion, one-on-one grammar drilling and writing conference, and moderating public panels and presentationsProvided academic and logistic support to the semester-long Cross-Strait Relations Module (including a 2-week study abroad program in Taipei and Shanghai) Show less Co-taught Oral Communication (Level 3) to students (from Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Korea, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia) in a 10-week IESL program (Spring 2013)Facilitated oral communication placement and achievement testsIncorporated project-based learning with a focus on presentational skills, vocabulary and grammar, pronunciation, and etc..Planned and led activities for Japanese students (Osaka University and the University of Shimane) in two 4-week summer intensive English programs (August 2012, August 2013)Facilitated program orientation and graduation ceremony Show less

  • Teaching Associate, Chinese Studies Program

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  • ESL Practicum Teacher & Special Programs Activity Coordinator, Intensive English Programs

    Aug 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Adjunct Faculty, Custom Language Services

    Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
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  Stevenson School

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

  Substitute Chinese Teacher, Foreign Language (Grades PK-8)

  Taught interactive lessons on: Christmas (incorporating crafts making) to 1st, 5th, and 7th graders; Chinese characters to 4th and 7th gradersPlanned and led activities for the Chinese culture booth during the school’s Multicultural DayConducted oral interviews with 8th graders to assess their language skills and identify areas for improvement during the Trade Station Event

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  U.S. Department of State / BN Vocational School

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Instructor, English Access Microscholarship Program

  Provided English language instruction to 20+ talented 16-20 year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors at BN Vocational School, China's first tuition-free, non-profit charitable vocational school at the senior secondary level (summer intensive program)Organized weekly English talent shows and weekend outings with American high school students (School Year Abroad program participants)

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  Castilleja School

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Chinese Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement), World Languages

  Castilleja ("Women Learning / Women Leading") is an all girls independent school in Palo Alto, California.75% full-time position (maternity leave replacement)Taught Chinese III, Chinese IV, Chinese Advanced Topics (AT), and Independent Study (reading a Chinese novel and writing reading journals) to girls from 9th through 12th gradeTextbooks for Chinese III, IV, and AT: Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2, Level 2 Part 1, and Level 2 Part 2Responsible for syllabus design and lesson planning as well as formative and summative assessmentSubstitute taught middle school Chinese classesIncorporated project-based learning into all levels of the curriculumUsed SMART Board, Apple TV, and iPads on a daily basis for educational purposes Show less

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  ASU Global Launch

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Associate Instructor

  Offered intensive English instruction to help international students meet their English learning goals, experience American culture, and prepare for academic studyCourses taught: Intermediate 1 Reading and Writing (Summer 2014) Basic Conversation Skills (Summer 2014) Basic 2 Grammar (Summer 2014) Advanced: English for Business Studies (Summer 2014) BSMP TOEFL Preparation Workshop (Summer 2014 & Fall B 2014) Basic 1 Reading and Writing (Fall A 2014) Basic 2 Listening and Speaking (Fall A & B 2014) Basic English Communication (Fall A 2014) Intermediate 1 Grammar (Fall B 2014) Advanced Everyday English (Fall B 2014) Advanced: American Architecture and Design (Fall B 2014) Show less

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  Dipont Education

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2017

  Researcher, Course Writer, & Academic Project Manager, The Department of Research and Development

  Conduct research assignments on a broad range of topics related to, but not limited to, enrichment courses and programs in both China and U.S.Develop the American Liberal Arts curricula for Chinese K-12 students according to established educational standards (course tracks: critical reading and writing, debate and public speaking, and drama)Manage a team of contractor writers by providing prompt, constant, critical feedback on all curriculum design projects to ensure and improve the quality of all curriculaConduct regular teacher training and classroom observation to ensure quality delivery of the curriculaProvide product training and support to marketing and sales teams to better serve and educate the market Show less

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  Oxford University Press

  May 2017 - now

  Senior School Consultant/Strategic Academic Support, Educational Resources and Service 高级课程解决方案顾问