Zooey 's self-introduction

Qiong Q.

My name is Qin, a graduate student majoring TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language). I am a member of Delaware Chinese Teachers Association and an eligible candidate for ARTC (alternative rote of teacher certification). I have almost one year and a half Chinese immersion assisting experience and one semester English teaching experience.

I like Chinese culture as I like other culture. I believe that language is a part of a culture. Therefore teaching Chinese is actually presenting a part of Chinese culture and Chinese culture is a great resource to be applied in Chinese teaching. When I taught Chinese, students were always interested in Chinese culture, food, language, and Chicness latest news. They were surprised to know that many stereotypical Chinese images don’t exist and love the teaching supplements that I deigned, which are easy to understand and interesting to read. I am also interested in how to combine culturally responsive pedagogy with the Chinese teaching, because knowing students’ own culture, life experience and funds of knowledge help me prepare lesson plans according to their needs.

I enjoy working with children because gradually building a teacher-students rapport makes me so proud!

Praxis II world Language-Chinese: 192/200

Praxis II ESOL: 176/200

I was a Chinese immersion assistant in a public school for one year and a half. I helped Chinese teacher deign and prepare lessons based state Common Core standards.

Praxis II Elementary Education, Math: 196/200

If you or your kids want to learn Chinese, please contact me! I can also tutor math if you need ! Thank you!