Xueting (Bridget) Wang

Bridgetwxt@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Language (Chinese) Expected May 2011
Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) Monterey, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language July, 2007

Beijing Foreign Studies University Beijing, China

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Chinese Teacher 06/2010 – 07/2010
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy Great Barrington, MA
Taught two Chinese courses to 9-12 grade students at Middlebury College’s 4-week intensive language
immersion program: 1) Level 1 Chinese class (true beginners), 8 students; 2) Elective class “Chinese Modern
Music”, 15 students.
 Collaborated with another teacher and designed the Level 1 course curriculum.
 Designed the curriculum for a content-based course titled “Chinese Modern Music”.
 Exchanged feedback with students regularly, and incorporated student’s individual needs and learning styles
into class activities and instructions.
 Used a variety of communicative activities, games and visual aids in class to improve learning experience.

Adjunct Chinese Teacher 11/2009-Present

Custom Language Services, Monterey Institute Monterey, CA
Teach small group and one-on-one intensive Chinese programs to learners from various backgrounds. Each
program is customized and lasts for 3-6 weeks, including: Intermediate Chinese listening and speaking, Advanced
Chinese reading, Beginner Chinese, and Defense Language Proficiency Test preparation course.
 Collaborated with other teachers to design each program, including creating syllabi and choosing textbooks
& materials, based on the specific needs of each learner.
 Increased student autonomy, by exchanging feedback with learners regularly and helping them develop a
personalized learning strategy.

Chinese Teacher 09/2009-05/2010

B.U.I.L.D Language Club, Monterey Institute Monterey, CA
Volunteered to team-teach beginner Chinese one hour per week at the non-profit student-founded language club
BUILD.
 Designed a topic-based curriculum based on learners’ needs.
 Students came from different proficiency levels and different backgrounds, including students and professors
at MIIS and community members who were interested in Chinese.

Chinese Language Resident 08/2007-05/2009

Pomona College Claremont, CA
Taught intermediate and advanced Chinese conversation classes. Also worked as assistant instructor of
Elementary Chinese, focusing on grammar, vocabulary and conversation practice.
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 Designed and developed a new learner-centered, needs-based curriculum that incorporated both traditional
and modern Chinese culture and increased students’ motivation.
 Engaged students by incorporating a multi-media, project-based approach where they challenged themselves
to experiment with higher-level language and practice existing course context.
 Increased student autonomy, by conducting one-on-one meeting focusing on learners’ strengths, learning
strategies and learning styles.
 Promoted students’ cultural awareness, by encouraging them to participate in activities outside the classroom
(e.g. Chinese performances, guest speakers, lectures. movies etc.).

Chinese Tutor 09/2004-06/2007

International Education of Students Beijing Center Beijing, China
Helped American college students improve their Chinese skills by one-on-one tutoring one hour per day.
 Customized tutoring that suits the students’ needs and schedules.
 Introduced Chinese culture to students by organizing a variety of culture activities and offering culture
information.
 Observed the way Americans learned Chinese and the challenge they faced and to provide coaching on
successful learning strategies.

COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (CALL) EXPERIENCE

Digital Media Consultant 09/2009-Present
Digital Media Commons, Monterey Institute Monterey, CA
 Develop awareness and skills in the campus community, by organizing and conducting workshops on
technology tools and their pedagogical use, as well as facilitating consults on idea development and the use
of teaching & learning technology and tools.

CALL course work 09/2009-Present

Monterey Institute of International Studies Monterey, CA
 CALL and Curriculum Integration
 Project-based Language Learning and Teaching with Technology
 Computer Assessment
 Methodology and Material Development of Chinese: Teach Speaking with Multimedia Tools.
 Chinese Individualization: Raising Cultural Awareness in CFL Classrooms: A Web 2.0 Approach

CALL training 08/2007 & 08/2008

Pomona College Claremont, CA
 2 week training on how to use online resources, software, and use-friendly equipment in language teaching,
such as class activities and class projects.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Audio-Visual (AV) Chair 11/2010
2010 CATESOL Northern Regional Conference Monterey, CA
 Managed the conference AV support, including setting up AV equipment and AV troubleshooting.
 Conducted an AV training to 20 volunteers and supervised them during the conference.
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Chinese Language Resident 08/2007-05/2009

Pomona College Claremont, CA
 Planned and organized Chinese Special Dinner annually, including choosing the menu, providing Chinese
food recipes, organizing entertainment programs, inviting guests and advertising the event.
 Mentored weekday Chinese language lunch tables and provided leadership that stimulated conversation in
Chinese.
 Organized and provided leadership for Chinese cultural events.
 Promoted the use of Chinese language and interest in Chinese culture, by providing a Chinese language
immersion environment for students.

Leader of Arts & Entertainment Department of Student Council 09/2004-07/2007

Beijing Foreign Studies University Beijing, China
 Organized and directed a variety of performances on campus, including “Chinese Culture Festival” closing
ceremony, a 3-hour performance with more than 1000 people in attendance, one of the biggest annual events
at the university.
 Supervised team members and helped them to adjust to teamwork.
 Learned to face unexpected problems rationally and solve them efficiently.

Leader of the dance team of Chinese Language and Literature Department 09/2006-07/2007
Beijing Foreign Studies University Beijing, China
 Established the dance team and recruited qualified members.
 Supervised regular practice and managed the performance schedule.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
The use of multimedia tools in teaching speaking Nov. 13, 2010
2010 CATESOL Northern Regional Conference Monterey, CA

Raising cultural awareness through authentic observation: A web 2.0 approach Oct.1-2, 2010
The First Teachers College, Columbia University Roundtable in Second Language Acquisition New York, NY
Second Language Acquisition of Chinese

WORKSHOP DELIVERED
 Google applications
Explore a variety of Google applications such as Google Site, Google books, Google Map, Google Forms,
Google Wave etc. Learn how these applications can assist one’s study, work and daily life
 Video Editing
Tips on creating videos, using iMovie and Windows Movie Maker
 Creating Photostory
Create photostories using PhotoStory 3, Windows Movie Maker and iMovie
 Online Survey Making
Create online surveys using Google forms, Survey Monkey and Key Surveys
 Animation
Create simple animations using online open sources such as Xtranormal
 Screen Capture
Explore how to use tools such as Jing Project and Quick Time to take screen shots and record screen
activity
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 Digital Collaboration
Use online tools to enhance the efficiency and productivity of teamwork
 Using Multimedia in Language Classrooms
Use multimedia tools to enhance language teaching and learning experience, such as using image (comics
and photos), videos and websites.
 Anvill for Language Assessment
Use Anvill (https://anvill.uoregon.edu/anvill2/frontpage) to create language tests

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 Confucius Institute Beijing Headquarter Conference Reception personnel
 Test for Chinese teachers held by the Office of Chinese Language Council International Test facilitator
 HSK (Hanyu shuiping kaoshi) Proctor
 Career Development Office of Beijing Foreign Studies University Executive Assistant
 English Summer Camp Beijing 2006 English teacher

HONORS
 2011 Eucalyptus Foundation Scholarship
 2009-2011 Monterey Institute of International Studies Merit Scholarship.
 Beijing Foreign Studies University Scholarship
 College Prize for Excellent Student Leader
 College Prize for Excellent Social Work

SPECIALIZED SKILS
 Languages: Mandarin-Native; English-Fluent
 Technology: Video editing, Web 2.0 tools, Screen capture, Digital Story Telling, Poster design.

REFERENCES
Rita Bashaw, Ph.D.
Director, Oldenborg Center
Pomona College
350 N. College Way
Claremont, CA 91711
rita.bashaw@pomona.edu
Jinhuei Dai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Chinese
Monterey Institute of
International Studies
jinhuei.dai@miis.edu
Amy Xiang Shen
Sharon Hou, Ph.D.
Chinese Language Director 2010
Associate Professor, Chinese
Middlebury-Monterey Language
Pomona College
Academy
550 Harvard Avenue
Middlebury College
Claremont, CA 91711
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
sharon.hou@pomona.edu
xashen@middlebury.edu
Robert Cole
Kathleen M. Bailey, Ph.D.
Director, Teaching & Learning
Professor, TESOL/TFL
Collaborative
Monterey Institute of
Monterey Institute of International
International Studies
Studies
kathi.bailey@miis.edu
bob.cole@miis.edu