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Mingxia Sun
Mobile: 607-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Professional Profile
Passionate in promoting the Chinese language and culture to more and more international students.
Powered with a unique combination of a trilingualist as a minority TuJia Chinese and a master’s degree of Chinese language and traditional culture.
Strengthened by 8 years of experience in teaching Chinese language for diverse international student groups from various nations.
Education, Training and Honors
Master of Accounting
Binghamton University, Binghamton, USA (September 2019 – May 2021)
Master of Chinese Traditional Culture
Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, China (September 2001 – July 2004)
Bachelor of Chinese Language
Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, China (September 1997 – July 2001)
Provisional Training
Chinese Language Teachers for Foreigners Training Course
The International Office of Chinese Language Council, Beijing, China, July 2008 to August 2008
Language/Cultural Facilitator Training
The United States Peace Corps Chengdu Office, Chengdu, China, June 2007
Global IELTS English Extensive Training
Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, China, June 2003 to April 2004
Computer skills
Word, Excel, PPT
Qualification Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (Advanced)
The Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, May 2004
Bronze Medal Award in English Practical Writing Competition
Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, China, January 2004
Qualification Certificate of Colleges and Universities of P.R.China
The Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, May 2006
Certificate of Appreciation for Language and Culture Facilitator
The United States Peace Corps, September 2007
Credentials of Chengdu Professional and Technical Position
Chengdu Reform of Professional Title Leading Group Made, July 2007
Thai-Chi Training Certificate
Score: B+
Ielts : 6.5 score
Training Certificate as a Chinese Language Teachers for Foreigners from July 2008 to August 2008
Employment
Chinese Teacher, Southern Tier Chinese School, September 2014 to May 2015
-I am a Chinese teacher of beginner class for Kids on each Sunday. My students are 8 kids from 4 years old to 9 years old. There are 2 Korean. It is really a challenging for me because before I only taught adults Chinese. At beginning it is really a hard work because no experiences, at last I am happy to say I love them and I am glad to see their achievements. At the same time parents feel satisfied because of the improvements of their child
Chinese Language Lecturer, Chengdu University, August 2006 to January 2014
- I am a Chinese teacher for foreign students. The subjects I taught were Comprehensive Chinese Chinese Listening and Speaking Practical Chinese Chinese Literature for different level different sizes of classes and HSK Intensive Course. At the same time, my colleague and I are responsible for cultural classes such as Tai-Chi Ethnic Music and Dance of Minority Chinese Paper Cut Chinese Calligraphy and Field trips to tourist attractions outdoor activities Chinese opera appreciation tea-house tour traditional festival celebrations and so on. On the other hand, my colleague and I are responsible for short term Chinese training project.
An administration staff of the Management and Service of International Students and Teachers Office, Chengdu University, August 2006 to January 2014
-I had been a staff of the management and service of International students and Teachers office for almost eight years. In these years, my work involved helping international teachers and students deal with problems with their daily life, teaching and other daily problems; organized activities for them for some Chinese traditional festivals and organized outdoor’s activities for them; Recruiting International teachers; enrolling international students; organizing HSK test and so on. Although my job was trivial things, I felt so happy because I could help them live in Chengdu University smoothly and happily.
Chinese teacher for Peace Corp, Peace Corps of U.S in Chengdu, July 2007 to August 2007
- In summer of 2007, I was a Chinese teacher of Peace Corps of U.S in Chengdu to receive training from them and then teach Chinese for them. At the same time I was responsible for some administrative things between Chengdu University and Peace Corps of U.S in Chengdu. At the same time, my family was a host family for a member of Peace Corps.
Chengdu Normal College, August 2004 to July 2006
I am a Chinese teacher in Chinese Normal College, The subjects I taught were Modern Chinese Chinese Modern Literature Chinese Ancient Literature Ancient Chinese etc.
Professional Affiliations
Hobbies
Ethnic Music and Dance of Minority Chinese, Paper Cut, Jogging and Mountain Climbing, Travel, Read and Talk